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Government Regulations provides the latest information about government regulations that address occupational safety and health issues as well as environment and public health issues.

ARTICLES

mining safety

A mining disaster that led to safety changes

"Mining is a hazardous profession"
November 20, 2019
Fifty-one years ago today, a massive explosion killed 78 coal miners in West Virginia and led to significant changes in mining safety through the passage of the 1969 Coal Mine Safety and Health Act. On Sunday, family members of the workers who perished in the Farmington Mine disaster and coal miners and their families gathered in Marion County for a solemn ceremony that has taken place every year for more than a half a century.
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regulations

DOL updates tech assistance guide for construction contractors

November 18, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a comprehensive Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) for the construction industry. The guide will assist contractors meet their legal requirements and responsibilities for equal employment opportunity by preventing violations before they occur.
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Weekly news round-up

Weekly news round-up

November 16, 2019
Integrating autonomous vehicle policies into your fleet safety management systems; a restaurant manager dies from a toxic mix of cleaning chemicals and no U.S. mine earns Pattern of Violation status. These were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this week.
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noise

A quick guide to hearing loss prevention regulations

November 15, 2019
Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year, about 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. More than 30 million are exposed to chemicals, some of which are harmful to the ear (ototoxic) and hazardous to hearing. In addition to damaging workers’ quality of life, occupational hearing loss carries a high economic price to society.
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What are the Elements of a Compliant Safety Sign?

November 12, 2019

Workplace safety signs are regulated by OSH) under standard 1910.145 (Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags). The safety sign elements outlined in standard 1910.145 are determined and legally enforced by OSHA, meaning failure to include any one of them in your safety signage could land you a citation come inspection day.


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rulemaking

EPA proposes rollback in coal ash regulations

November 7, 2019
Environmental groups are reacting angrily to the EPA’s announcement this week of a proposed regulation that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities, while coal-producing states are supporting the job protection they say will result. If enacted, the regulation would amend a 2015 Obama-era rule establishing a set of solid waste requirements for the management of CCRs.
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Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection
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Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases
November 5, 2019
The following are recent OSHA enforcement cases around the country, including a Texas company cited after fatality, Two Florida roofing companies cited for exposing employees to fall and other hazards, Athens, Georgia Dollar Tree Store, and a Missouri food flavoring manufacturer.
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Department of Labor issues Mental Health Toolkit
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Department of Labor issues Mental Health Toolkit

Creating a workplace culture for employees facing mental health issues
November 5, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new resource to help employers better understand mental health issues, and obtain guidance on how to cultivate a work environment that supports employees with related conditions.


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EVENTS

Webinar Industry

11/18/15

Free webinar: OSHA 30/30

Keller and Heckman Partner Manesh Rath hosts OSHA 30/30, a webinar series that will cover OSHA issues for 30 minutes every 30 days. Read More

Webinar Industry

12/16/16

ASSE to host virtual symposium on new OSHA Walking-Working Standard

The American Society of Safety Engineers is offering a virtual symposium to help occupational safety and health professionals better understand the sweeping changes OSHA recently made to its final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection standards in relation to slip, trip and fall hazards. Read More