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5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Begins May 7

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 7-11 to discuss and train in workplace safety.

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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $10.5 Million in Training Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants to 80 nonprofit organizations through the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program.

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ACC Announces Working Alliance with OSHA

The American Chemistry Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration formed an alliance to help create safer and healthier American workplaces.

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Accella Highlights Optimal Roofing Safety Gear
  • Apr 23, 2017
  • Jim Koch, National Roofing Manager Accella Roofing Systems

In a recent article on Spray Foam Magazine, Accella discussed best options for fall protection systems and Personal Protection Equipment.

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US Labor Department Announces $10.5M Funding Opportunity

The US. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Heath Administration announced the availability of Susan Harwood Training Grants to fund training and education for workers and employers to help them identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.

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4th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

This year's National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, was held from May 8-12, encouraging companies and workers to observe a pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and training in hazard recognition and fall prevention.

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OSHA Seeks Applications from Organizations Interested In Becoming OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations interested in providing instructor-led classes on occupational safety and health as part of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers Program.

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OSHA Issues Recommended Practices to Promote Workplace Anti-Retaliation Programs

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs to help employers create workplaces in which workers feel comfortable voicing their concerns without fear of retaliation.

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Secretary of Labor Renews Charter of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The renewed ACCSH charter, expiring Nov. 17, 2018, includes minor updates to better describe the management of the committee’s records.

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Honeywell Announces Online Electrical Safety Training

Honeywell announced an online portfolio of accredited electrical safety training courses to help electrical contractors and other workers prevent potentially serious injuries on the job.

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OSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices to Encourage Workplace Safety and Health Programs

The recommendations feature a new, easier-to-use format and should be particularly helpful to small- and medium-sized businesses. Also new is a section on multi-employer workplaces and a greater emphasis on continuous improvement.

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US Labor Department Awards $10.5M in Workplace Safety and Health Training Grants to 77 Organizations

The department’s Susan Harwood Training Grants Program funds grants to nonprofit organizations, including community/faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, colleges, ?and universities.

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