Process-safety management comes of age
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration formulated the Process-Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard in response to a series of chemically-related accidents that threatened the health and lives of individuals and exposed the environment to destructive elements. The comprehensive and up-to-date regulation is expected to reduce large-scale hazardous incidents by 80%, thereby saving 264 lives and preventing 1,534 injuries and illnesses per year. Small businesses will also benefit from the new regulation since the standard is not resource intensive.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
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Y2K: countdown to disaster?
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning workers about a possible malfunction of computer-based machines they are operating with the turn of a new millennium. Some businesses have already begun preparations months or years before Y2K strikes to make sure that not only operations run smoothly but also employee safety is guaranteed. OSHA is doing its part by educating employers about the millennium bug and emphasizing that it is the responsibility of employers to undertake an evaluation of its core functions.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1999
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When OSHA comes a-knockin'...
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Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration (OSHA) inspections can be dealth with by early preparation. Proper preparation can be done by knowing the objectives of the agency and the employer responsibilities during an OSHA inspection. Some of the responsibilities employers must carry out in response to OSHA inspections include assigning of knowledgeable persons that can guide OSHA inspectors and asking for a warrant before allowing a person to conduct an inspection.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1997
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