OSHA issues final process standard

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration predicts the new standard on process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals will reduce catastrophic fires and explosions by 80%, and prevent 264 deaths and 1,534 injuries and illnesses per year upon implementation. The standard will apply to over 3 million workers in approximately 25,000 work sites and covers toxic and reactive chemicals, and flammable liquids and gases, stipulating amounts. Its core program, process hazard analysis, requires employers to complete process evaluation measures within a five-year period.

Management, Hazardous substances, Chemical processes, Hazardous occupations

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OSHA standard protects lab workers

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) put into effect its Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories rule on Jan 31, 1991. The standard applies to laboratory workers' exposure to chemicals that pose acute or chronic health risks. OSHA requires laboratories to formulate and implement a Chemical Hygiene Plan as part of the standard. This plan should be able to provide adequate protection for employees and ensure that exposure levels will remain under permissible limits set in OSHA 1910.1000 regulations.

Standards, Safety and security measures, Laboratories, Laboratory technicians

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OSHA can't do it all

Article Abstract:

Richard F. Boggs, vice president of management consulting firm Organization Resources Counselors Inc, believes that the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 should be amended to cover all workers exposed to hazardous working conditions. He also remarked that proposed reforms of the act mandating safety-and-health committees will face stiff opposition from employers. However, he clarified that proposals to impose written safety-and-health programs without much detailed requirements would be agreeable.

Interview, Boggs, Richard F.

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