Safety committees: how labor and management find common ground

Article Abstract:

Occupational safety is best addressed by joint safety committees in which both management and rank-and-file employees are represented. Unions can ensure their representation in safety committees by including such a provision in their collective bargaining agreements. Employee participation, however, is not a guarantee that a safety program will be successful. In the end, how much trust labor and management place in each other will determine the success of a safety program.

Safety Standards & Inspection, Health aspects, Methods, Labor relations, Safety regulations

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Confined-space rescue: should you ever remove respiratory protection?

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Confined-escape rescuers are advised to enter confined spaces wearing their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) facepiece with air tank and harness strapped on securely. If removal of the respiratory protection becomes imperative, the confined space should be ventilated to eliminate atmospheric hazards. Another alternative is to wear a supplied-air respirator equipped with an escape SCBA containing at least five minutes of air.

Usage, Respirators, Respiratory protective equipment, Rescue work

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OSHA zeros in on power-press safety

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is cracking down on manufacturing industries that fail to adhere to power press safety requirements. The OSHA has initiated a national emphasis program that aims to step up enforcement and education efforts. The program will closely monitor the activities of 10 manufacturing industries which include more than 22,000 facilities and more than 1 million workers.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Job Programs NEC, Machine tools, metal forming types, Machine Tool (Metal Forming Types) Manufacturing, Presses, Planning, Employment, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Power presses

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