Health and Safety Resources

Something to think about. Stay safe my friends!

https://www.osha.gov/ OSHA Announces Agency Goal to Reduce Trenching and Excavation Hazards OSHA’s Agency Priority Goal for 2018 aims to reduce trenching and excavation hazards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, excavation and trench-related fatalities in 2016 were nearly double the average of the previous five years. OSHA’s goal is to increase awareness of trenching hazards in construction, educate employers and workers on safe cave-in prevention solutions, and decrease the number of trench collapses

Words of Inspiration by an "uncommon" man

Infographic Shipping Lithium Batteries - When shipping lithium batteries, which are classified as Dangerous Goods, maintaining compliance can be tricky. This infographic provides an overview of the regulations governing the movement of these increasingly common energy cells. Contact Labelmaster today to learn more about these Continue reading http://ow.ly/2MCLmR

The Buzz: Upcoming End to Class 9 Hazard Label Transition Period has the Hazardous Materials Community Talking http://ow.ly/2MA0ZT

USDOT/PHMSA Issues Special Permit Actions - The United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a listing of actions pertaining to Special Permits, including those applied for, those granted or withdrawn, and those delayed more than 180 days. A Continue reading http://ow.ly/2MrHzH

FMCSA Considers Negotiated Rulemaking Process for Upgraded Federal Regulations Governing CDL Driver Training http://ow.ly/2M20lx

TSA Requests Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities on Rail Carriers, Shippers of Designated Hazardous Materials http://ow.ly/2LYStS