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  1. QuickTakes
  2. April 08, 2020

April 8, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 6 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Coronavirus Response
  • A new OSHA chart outlines safety steps to take based on worker exposure risk by industry.
  • Workers have the right to report an unsafe workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illustration of a coronavirus
Ensure at least 6 feet between work stations
COVID-19 Quick Tips Videos

Three new animated videos provide quick tips on social distancing, disinfecting workplaces, and industry risk factors to keep workers safe from COVID-19.

Stand-Up for Grain Safety

National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week will host several online events April 13-20.

Stand Up4 Grain Safety - April 13-17, 2020
Amanda Edens
OSHA Leadership

Amanda Edens was named the new deputy assistant secretary for OSHA.

Fall Safety Stand-Down

The annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is postponed until summer due to COVID-19.

Construction workers
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Silica Protection

OSHA extended the National Emphasis Program on Respirable Crystalline Silica to protect workers.

Injury/Illness Posting

Reminder: Employers must post their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

OSHA 300A Form
On-Site Consultation
Small Business Improves Safety

A chrome manufacturing company reduced worker exposure to hexavalent chromium with help from OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program.

OSHA Safety Partnerships
  • Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
  • Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant                            
OSHA Partnerships
OSHA Alliances
Alliances Promote Workplace Safety
  • Grain and Feed Association of Illinois
  • American Subcontractors Association - San Antonio Chapter
  • Houston Contractors Association
Fall Protection Violations

A roofing contractor faces penalties of $114,294 for exposing workers to fall hazards.

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Machine Guarding Violations

A manufacturer was fined $258,271 after a worker was seriously burned by moving machine parts.

Emergency Exit Violations

A Dollar Tree Store was issued $477,089 in penalties for exposing workers to exit, storage, and fire hazards.

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Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
The latest @USDOL resources on coronavirus response and preparedness in the workplace have been consolidated on a new website - dol.gov/coronavirus
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