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  1. QuickTakes
  2. February 06, 2020

February 6, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 2 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Protecting the American Workforce

This year OSHA is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act that established the agency.

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Photograph of a worker using a saw on brick
Silica Initiative

OSHA updates emphasis program to better protect workers from silica exposure.

Injury Reporting

Employers post their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) through April 30.

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Temporary Workers Webinar
Temporary Worker Safety

A free webinar on February 13 will educate staffing agencies and host employers about protecting the safety and health of temporary workers in shipyard employment.

Federal Worker Safety

OSHA’s Field Federal Safety and Health Council in Kansas City was recognized for its commitment to protecting federal workers from injuries and illnesses.

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Small Business Improves Worker Safety

An Arkansas manufacturer of wood products worked with OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program to eliminate workplace injuries.

Construction Safety Partnership

Sampson Construction is partnering with OSHA to protect workers during the building of a school in Omaha.

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DTEC Alliance
Education Center Alliance

An alliance between OSHA and the Dennis Technical Education Center of Boise, Idaho, will produce safety training resources for young workers.

Fall Protection Violations

A roofing contractor was fined $1,007,717 for exposing workers to egregious fall hazards.

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Trenching Violations

A plumbing contractor faces $37,318 in penalties for exposing workers to hazards after a fatal trench collapse.

Chemical Violations

A refinery was cited for process safety management hazards and fined $132,600 after a fire and explosion.

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Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
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Grain Safety

Learn how to keep workers safe at grain handling facilities with OSHA resources.

Coronavirus Protection

OSHA’s new webpage focuses on protecting workers from exposure to the novel coronavirus.

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