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  1. QuickTakes
  2. March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 4 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Coronavirus Protection

A new OSHA alert and guidance document on COVID-19 provide general practices to help prevent worker exposure to coronavirus.

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Form 300A
Injury/Illness Posting

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

Ladder Safety

March is National Ladder Safety Month. Learn how to protect workers from falls.

National Ladder Safety Month
Opioids at Work - Employer Toolkit
Opioid Recovery

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comments on the development of a workplace supported recovery program for opioid and substance use.

Safety Conference

Safety Fest Tennessee will provide free workplace safety and health classes, sessions, and demonstrations April 27-May 1.

Safety Fest - Tennessee
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Small Business Reduces Injuries

A steel foundry worked with Michigan’s On-Site Consultation Program to significantly reduce workplace injuries.

Safety Recognition

OSHA revised the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Voluntary Protection Programs.

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Partnership - An OSHA Cooperative Program
Construction Safety Partnership

PJ Dick Inc. is partnering with OSHA to protect workers during a West Virginia University construction project.

Alliances Promote Workplace Safety
  • American Industrial Hygiene Association
  • Connecticut Roofing Contractors Association
  • Associated Builders and Contractors- South Texas Chapter
  • Damage Prevention Council of Texas
  • Consulate General of El Salvador in Dallas
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Fall and Struck-By Violations

A residential roofing contractor faces $240,880 in penalties for exposing workers to safety hazards at two worksites.

Safety and Health Violations

A rail car tank cleaning and repair facility was fined $371,276 for safety and health hazards.

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Fall Violations

A cookie manufacturer was fined $221,257 for exposing workers to falls and other hazards.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
Whistleblower Protections

OSHA ordered a commercial motor carrier to compensate a driver who faced retaliation after raising safety concerns.

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Grain
Grain Safety

A new OSHA Alert provides steps to protect workers from wet grain engulfment hazards. National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week will take place April 13-20.

Weather Safety

OSHA has resources to ensure your workplace is prepared for severe weather emergencies.

March is Severe WEather Preparedness Month - Find resources to prepare your workplace at osha.gov
Employers: Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) are due next week. Submit yours by March 2.
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