News from the Safety Industry

Small Employers Can Implement Quality Management Systems, Too

Published: Monday December 19th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Small businesses interested in implementing a quality management system (QMS) have a new resource: ISO 9001:2015 for Small Enterprises: What to Do? According to ISO, the guide offers practical advice and examples tailored specifically for small businesses; topics range from getting started to seekin [...]

OSHA Chief Discusses Injury/Illness Tracking Rule

Published: Friday December 16th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In a post on the Labor Department's blog, OSHA chief David Michaels provides some additional explanation of OSHA’s final rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The post also includes a whiteboard video that offers further insight into how injury tracking rule uses behavioral e [...]

Help Your Employees Recognize Cold-Weather Risks

Published: Friday December 16th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
CPWR, the Center for Construction Research and Training, issued a hazard alert for employees who work in cold weather. The alert describes the symptoms and risks of weather-related ailments such as hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot.

EPA Moves to Fast-Track Five Chemicals Under New TSCA Law

Published: Wednesday December 14th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals under requirements established by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

OSHA's David Michaels 'Optimistic' About Agency Under Trump

Published: Wednesday December 14th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In an article with Bloomberg BNA, current OSHA Administrator David Michael's tells reporter Stephen Lee that he "expects Trump to leave OSHA alone because many of the agency's initiatives have taken on lives of their own, meaning Trump couldn't rescind them even if he wanted to."

Study Says 4 to 5 Hours Sleep Imposes Same Risk as Drunk Driving

Published: Tuesday December 13th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Drivers who get behind the wheel with 4 to 5 hours of sleep pose a similar risk as those by drunk drivers, a new study reports.

Database to Bring Transparency to Drug, Alcohol Violations in Trucking Industry

Published: Monday December 12th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Truck drivers who fail a drug and alcohol test will now be listed on a national clearinghouse, set to be established by by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

OSH Professionals Are Key to Creating Sustainable Organizations

Published: Friday December 9th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
During International Labor Organization's 16th Asia Pacific regional meeting held this week in Bali, Indonesia, Vincent Ho, vice president of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), spoke about the key role OSH professionals play in building sustainable organizations and highlighte [...]

OSHA Proposes 18 Standards Revisions

Published: Friday December 9th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has proposed 18 revisions to its recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards to address provisions that may be confusing, outdated or unnecessary.

Trump Expected to Name Fast-Food Exec Puzder Labor Secretary

Published: Thursday December 8th 2016
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets are reporting that President-Elect Donald Trump will name Andy Puzder as labor secretary. Puzder is CEO of CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., which is the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

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