A Wisconsin ice cream plant finds itself in a sticky situation following a series of alleged OSHA violations. According to the federal safety regulator, an investigation into the frozen treat confectionary began after a concerning report. Federal authorities claim workers were being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, which is a hazardous chemical used in refrigeration. Unprotected…
For the first time in nearly three decades, OSHA is releasing new guidance for the interpretation of process safety management pertaining to dangerous chemicals. While primarily intended for uniformed enforcement guidance of existing regulations, the 103-page document gives companies handling dangerous materials new insight on how federal agents interpret storage guidelines. The new directive requires…
Compliant petroleum storage is one of the most pressing threats to our vulnerable ecosystems. According to the Department of Energy, every year, about 1.3 million gallons of petroleum products find their way to U.S. waterways by inadvertent discharge or accidental spillage. Most of these unintended discharges result from mismanaged or leaky pipelines and maritime vessels.…
OSHA’s got beef with a Midwest food manufacturer after a forklift incident led to the amputation of a worker’s fingertip last year. An investigation by the federal agency reveals the worker’s fingertip got caught in a forklift attachment while positioning materials. The worker’s finger was medically amputated a few weeks following the incident. Unsurprisingly, OSHA…
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