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  1. QuickTakes
  2. October 17, 2019

October 17, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 19 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Understanding OSHA Inspections

A new video explains the OSHA inspection process and how the agency is helping to protect workers from workplace hazards.

The OSHA Inspection process
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Improving Safety Training

OSHA is seeking public input on how to improve access to online classes through the agency’s Outreach Training Program.

Proposed Beryllium Rule

OSHA is proposing revisions to its beryllium standards to better protect workers in the shipyard and construction industries.

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Small Business Reduces Injuries

OSHA recognized a steel manufacturer for safety excellence after working with the On-Site Consultation Program to reduce injury rate.

Opioid Outreach

OSHA is raising awareness on how to implement a workplace program on opioids.

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Keeping Workers Safe in Trenches

OSHA participated in the Washington Trench-Safety Summit to provide compliance assistance on protecting workers from trenching hazards.

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Confined Space Violations

Petroleum refiner and contractor fined $106,080 following a worker fatality.

Storage Violations

Dollar Tree faces $208,368 in penalties for unsafe storage of material, obstructed exit routes and blocked electrical panels.

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Safety Violations

A concrete company was fined $158,555 for exposing workers to silica, respiratory, machine, noise and electrical hazards.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
Protecting Workers' Hearing

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, and OSHA has resources to keep workers safe from occupational noise exposure.

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Taxi Driver Safety

A new fact sheet focuses on keeping taxi drivers safe.

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A food flavoring manufacturer was cited for safety violations after a worker suffered a fatal fall. Plan. Provide. Train. Following these three simple steps can #StopFalls and #KeepWorkersSafe
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