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Top Safety News for <<*First Name>>, September 2018
September is National Preparedness Month - Free resources available
New resources for OSHA respirable silica standard
Lessons to learn from N95 Day
Hurricane recovery resources from NIOSH
What's New at ComplianceSigns: Spanish Prop65, more
September is National Preparedness Month
The devastating hurricanes and wildfires of 2018 have proven the
importance of preparing for disasters. Every September, National
Preparedness Month provides tools and resources to make preparation
easier. This year, the focus is on planning, which includes: lifesaving skills
such as CPR and first aid; checking insurance policies and coverage; and
planning ahead for the costs associated with disasters.
Learn more here.
OSHA Offers New Resources on Respirable Silica
Standard
New FAQs and training videos now are available for OSHA's respirable
crystalline silica in construction standard. The FAQs provide guidance for
employers and workers in construction, with separate sections on the
standard's scope, exposure control methods, housekeeping, the required
written exposure control plan, medical surveillance, employee training and
recordkeeping.
Learn more.
What's New at ComplianceSigns.com
We now have California Prop 65 warning signs in Spanish. We've
followed the official Prop 65 list to make it easy for you to find the signs
and labels you need for products, places and more than 800 chemicals
California has identified as hazardous.
We've also added helpful sign size and construction images to most of
our product listings, and our development team has new signs on the way
including wind turbines, marijuana smoking areas and more.
Survey Reveals Workplace Hand Washing Habits
As flu season approaches, a recent study gives reason for employers to
worry. Bradley Corporation's annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey
revealed that fifty-six percent of workers reported frequently or
occasionally seeing work colleagues leave the restroom without washing
their hands. Proper hand washing is a key to preventing the spread of
seasonal flu.
Read more here.
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2. N95 respirators are the most widely used respiratory protection in the
workplace. Because they are so commonly used to eliminate exposure to
hazardous airborne particles, NIOSH designated Sept. 5 as N95 Day to
share resources that promote proper use of NIOSH-certified respirators.
The observance may be over, but proper respiratory practices are
important all year long. NIOSH offers a variety of free resources including
fact sheets, articles, graphics and other information.
Visit the N95 Day page.
Hurricane Recovery Resources from NIOSH
Protecting the health and safety of responders and volunteers by
preventing diseases, injuries and fatalities is a top priority of the NIOSH
Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. An updated
Emergency Responder document focuses on topics including carbon
monoxide, chain saws, chemical safety, fall prevention, heat stress and
more.
Download the document (pdf).
September Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
CDC: Construction Workers at Highest Risk of Death from Drug Overdose
A new CDC study of fatal overdose data from 21 states found that construction workers are more likely than
workers in any other occupation in the U.S. to die of a drug overdose, and they also had the third-highest rate of
prescription opioid overdoses. Another recent study in Massachusetts found construction and mine workers there
died of overdoses at a rate six times higher than the general working population. The CDC study showed that
miners, food industry workers, health-care practitioners and support staff, and personal care workers also had
elevated overdose death rates. Review the study.
OSHA Offers Updated Info on Protecting Workers from Legionnaire’s Disease
OSHA recently updated its Legionellosis Safety and Health Topics page to provide the latest information on
preventing, identifying and controlling Legionella bacteria hazards in workplaces. Updates include Chapter 7 of the
OSHA Technical Manual and the Legionella eTool. Employers, healthcare providers and health and safety
professionals can use the new resource to protect workers and collaborate during worksite investigations.
Approximately 6,000 cases are reported each year in the United States. Visit the page.
Easier Navigation on Redesigned OSHA Regulations Webpage
OSHA has redesigned its Law and Regulations webpage that features information on standards and rulemaking.
Now users can search standards by keyword or number, find a list of key resources and see the latest updates on
active rulemaking. The page also features information buttons to explain regulatory language that may be unfamiliar
to some users. Visit the new page.
Did You Meet the August 30 Prop 65 Deadline?
Effective August 30, new rules took effect for California Prop 65 warning labels and signs - and you don't have to be
in California to be impacted. The new rules apply to goods sold in California, regardless of where they're
manufactured. We've assembled a variety of resources to help you learn how to comply with the new rule, including
an informational video. Watch the video and access Prop 65 resources here.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
Sept. 25 - Managing Respiratory Protection Programs
Sept 26 - Newly Released AGA Fire Study - Takeaways for Fire Hazards in YOUR Industry
Sept 27 - NFPA 70E: Are You Compliant or Safe?
Oct 4 - The Opioid Epidemic and its Impact On the Workplace
Learn more or sign up.
Make Your Life Easier with a SignHub Account
Whether you order signs every week, every month or just on occasion, a
SignHub account at ComplianceSigns.com can make your job easier. Your
SignHub account helps you with:
Order History - Track shipping status on current orders, view old
orders or buy items again
Custom Signs - Easily access custom signs you've created and
saved
Saved Wishlist - Store a list of favorite items for quick access
Your Account - Update your account information for fast checkout
It's safe, secure - and free! Learn more or create your account here.
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3. Grain Bins and Grain Handling
Grain handling is a high-hazard activity that exposes workers to numerous
serious and life threatening hazards, including fires and explosions from
grain dust accumulation, suffocation from engulfment and entrapment in
grain bins, falls from heights and crushing injuries and amputations from
grain handling equipment. Before the harvest starts, review our tips and
take action to help avoid tragedy.
Check these grain bin safety tips.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
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Prop 65 info at ComplianceSigns.com
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New OSHA rules to protect worker privacy
California Prop 65 wood dust warning sign
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