WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published in the Federal Register a final rule revising the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals standards concerning requirements for eye- and face-protective devices, and head and foot protection.
OSHA issues final rule updating personal protective equipment standards based on national consensus standards
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OSHA files whistleblower suit against contractor working at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has filed a whistleblower suit on behalf of a worker fired by a government contractor responsible for cleaning up unexploded ordnance at the Camp Pendleton Marine base in San Diego County.
OSHA recognizes MediFit Corporate Services in St. Louis for excellence in workplace safety and health
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ST. LOUIS -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has designated MediFit Corporate Services in St. Louis as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) star site, the department's highest recognition for meeting or exceeding workplace safety and health standards.
OSHA cites Spaccamonti Excavating Inc. in Pueblo, Colo., for alleged safety violations
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Englewood Area Office has proposed $40,000 in penalties against Spaccamonti Excavating Inc. in Pueblo, Colo., for alleged trenching violations.
OSHA recognizes Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. for safety and health excellence
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KIMBALL, Neb. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has designated Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. in Kimball as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) star site, the department's highest recognition for meeting or exceeding workplace safety and health standards.