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OSHA and EPA Related News for January 2012
This round up of news from OSHA and the EPA includes updates on GHS, I2P2, Silica Standard, the Mercury Standard and the new Greenhouse Gas Map. OSHA OSHA’s GHS Adoption Delayed at OMB — OMB has extended the review of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. Best guess for OMB’s final action on GHS is February. […]
Ergo Myths: The Bent-Handle Shovel is Best
By Kevin Perdeaux, CPE The ‘ergonomic’ bent-handle shovel is not new to the market, and is a far more popular choice than the traditional straight-handle shovel. However, despite its popularity, why doesn’t the ergonomic shovel render the traditional straight-handle shovel obsolete? The two shovels are designed to provide mechanical advantages in different situations. The bent-handle […]
OSHA Form 300A Posting Date Approaching: February 1, 2012
February 1 is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for many companies to post OSHA Form 300A. Form 300A is a summary log of all work-related injuries for 2011. From February 1 through April 30, non-exempt companies are required by the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard to post a log. Forms 300, 300A, 301 […]
Ergonomics of Airplanes: What Makes Us Comfortable?
By Mike Hoonhorst, AEP Due to the nature of our jobs as consultants, we often find ourselves on an airplane, traveling across the country, and even across the world. And with the holiday season in full swing, you too may find yourself flying soon. Almost all of us have probably said, “I cannot wait to […]
Web Resource: NIOSH
Most of us use the NIOSH Lifting Equation on a regular basis, but when was the last time you visited the NIOSH website to read current articles? As a division of the CDC, the NIOSH has a web page dedicated to ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders. Current topics posted on this page include: Scientific Support from […]
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Fail Leads to OSHA Fines and Other September News
OSHA is proposing penalties of up $49,200 for two manufactures and two distributors in Florida for failure to protect employees from exposure to formaldehyde and failure to communicate hazards of products to downstream users. According to the news release issued on September 8, 2011, OSHA inspected the Florida firms based on a referral from Oregon’s […]
Product Review: All Source Glider
Description: All Source Security Container USA has developed a 2-wheel glider that can be easily attached or detached from shred carts or bins to improve maneuverability. This is a cost-effective retrofit solution in lieu of replacing existing bins with 4-wheel options. Ergonomic Benefits and Features: Two additional wheels reduce push/pull forces when transporting single or […]
MSDS – Safety Training Thursday
An MSDS or material safety data sheet is the backbone of a compliant hazardous chemical management system. Unfortunately, MSDSs rarely get the respect they deserve, at least not until the day it is urgently needed in an emergency or is requested by an OSHA inspector. By that time it is often lost in a sea […]
The Ergonomic Gardener
Just because summer is at a close, don’t put away your shovel and rake quite yet. Harvest has just begun and there is still a lot of work to do outside. We’ve got the tips to make your gardening projects and yard work hurt a whole lot less. Ergonomic Gardening Tips To avoid lifting, rake leaves onto a canvas tarp. […]
Ergonomics Return-On-Investment Calculators
By Blake McGowan, CPE Demonstrating the value of your ergonomics initiative and calculating the return on investment (ROI) for specific engineering improvements have become common requests for many safety professionals. Unfortunately, many of us struggle to even begin to justify improvements, let alone choose a meaningful calculator to demonstrate the benefits of improving workplace conditions. […]