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CSB Investigating Causes of Fatal Rupture of Heat Exchanger at Rubber Facility
August 20, 2008 - The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has announced that it is proceeding with an investigation of the causes of a recent accident at a rubber manufacturing facility in southeast Houston, in which one employee was killed and approximately seven others were injured, including several contract workers who were exposed to hazardous anhydrous ammonia.
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule Clarifying Requirements for PPE and Training
August 19, 2008 - OSHA has issued a proposed rule in the August 19, 2008 Federal Register clarifying that noncompliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) and training requirements may expose employers to liability on a per-employee basis.
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29 CFR 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926 - Clarification of Remedy for Violation of Requirements to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Employees
August 19, 2008 (Proposed Rule) - OSHA has proposed to amend its regulations to add language clarifying that noncompliance with the personal protective equipment (PPE) and training requirements in safety and health standards in these parts may expose the employer to liability on a per-employee basis.
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