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SCOPES: Murray Statement on Draft FDA Guidance Regarding Emerging Postmarket Device Signals

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released the following statement on draft guidance from the FDA regarding emerging postmarket device signals, which could help raise awareness among doctors and patients about potential safety risks associated with medical devices.


US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to safeguard themselves against hazards during flood and storm cleanup

News Release: CHICAGO - As residents of the Midwest deal with historic flooding and clean-up from the recent multi-day winter storm which has caused as many as 20 known deaths in Illinois and Missouri, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges employers, workers and members of the public engaged in cleanup activities to be aware of the hazards they can encounter and the necessary steps they should take to protect themselves.


US Labor Department's OSHA urges recovery workers and public to safeguard themselves against hazards during flood and storm cleanup

News Release: ST. LOUIS - As residents of the Midwest deal with historic flooding, which has caused as many as 20 known deaths in Missouri and Illinois, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges workers and members of the public engaged in cleanup activities to be aware of the hazards they can encounter and the necessary steps they should take to protect themselves.


OSHA cites roofing contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards

News Release: OSHA investigators found the Washington, Illinois-based company failed to protect roofers from fall hazards of up to 20 feet on a residential job site in Peoria on July 9, 2015.



US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

News Release: ATLANTA - Alabama residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of severe weather should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.


US Labor Department urges tornado recovery wrokers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

News Release: DALLAS - Texas residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of the tornado in North Texas should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.


US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

News Release: ATLANTA - Georgia residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of severe weather should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.



US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

News Release: ATLANTA - Mississippi residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of severe weather should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.


US Labor Department urges storm recovery workers and public to be vigilant and aware of hazards during storm cleanup

News Release: ATLANTA - Tennessee residents - emergency workers, employers and the public - recovering from the impact of severe weather should be aware of the hazards they may encounter and take necessary steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.



OSHA, Independent Electrical Contractors renew alliance aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently renewed their alliance with the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will primarily focus on providing agency staff with 70E and arc-flash training, and preventing worker exposures to electric shock and arc flash hazards.


WKL Roofing exposes workers to falls, other serious safety hazards at job site in Port Orange, Florida

News Release: Employer name: WKL Roofing. Inspection site: 4655 Spruce Creek Road, Units A-H, Port Orange, Florida 32127. Citations issued: Citations were issued to the employer on Dec. 21. Investigation findings: Inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration observed employees installing roofing...





Tarentum, Pennsylvania, manufacturer again cited for exposing employees to electrical, other safety hazards

News Release: Employer name: RESCO Products Inc., doing business as Worldwide Refractories, is located at 6th & Center Streets in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. The company is a manufacturer of dolomitic brick and specialty refractory products, which are used to line ladles in the steel industry.


OSHA, Federal Aviation Administration sign agreement on joint responsibilities for protecting airline workers from retaliation

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that allows the agencies to share information regarding the anti-retaliation provision under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for...