Choosing training for forklift operators

Article Abstract:

The high incidence of forklift accidents from 1996-1997 prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to require both newly-hired and experienced powered industrial (PIT) operators working for the construction, shipping and general industries to be evaluated and trained by Dec 1, 1999. The agency also mandated that PIT operators be given refresher training every three years. OSHA suggests that the training program should should include a complete review of the how PITs work, vehicle inspection and maintenance, PIT capacity and stability, and load handling.

United States, Prevention, Accidents, Forklift trucks

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Who has to keep records for OSHA?

Article Abstract:

OSHA has revised its recordkeeping requirements to correspond with average illness and injury records in industry. OSHA is replacing current OSHA 200 log and the OSHA 101 supplement with new forms to make recordkeeping simpler. The forms will contain more specific questions to increase OSHA's understanding of work-related illness and injury issues. Industries with extremely low illness and injury rates and small businesses with 19 employees or fewer are exempted from the requirements.

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OSHA plans stronger effort against silica

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is prioritizing the adoption of rules on silica exposure in the workplace. OSHA noted the urgency of the issue after taking notice of a growing body of evidence linking silica exposure to lung cancer and an increasing number of deaths from accelerated silicosis. The agency also hinted that the current permissible exposure limit for the substance could still be too high.

Industrial sand, Silica & Silica Sand, Industrial Sand Mining, Health aspects, Silica, Silicon dioxide

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