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  1. QuickTakes
  2. November 19, 2019

November 19, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 21 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Holiday Workplace Safety

OSHA has resources to help keep workers safe during the holiday shopping season as they work to get merchandise from the warehouse to your home.

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Winter weather
Preventing Cold Stress

Make sure you are properly protected from cold stress and other winter weather hazards.

Workplace Safety Meeting

The National Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health will meet December 12 in Washington, D.C.

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OSHA Training
Improving Safety Training

The deadline for providing public input on how to improve access to OSHA’s online training classes is December 9.

Small Business Recognized for Reducing Injuries

A Florida construction company worked with OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program to emphasize safety and reduce injury rates.

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Alliances Promote Workplace Safety
  • Independent Electrical Contractors Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
  • New England Laborers Training Academy
  • Safety Peer Group Network
  • Western Colorado Contractors Association
Fall Protection Violations

A framing contractor faces $31,879 in penalties for exposing workers to fall hazards.

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Worker Safety Violations

A utility pole company was cited $18,564 following a heat-related fatality.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
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Very true! The best time to make sure your workplace is ready for cold weather hazards is now. @OSHA_DOL has resources to help you prepare and #KeepWorkersSafe
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