Workplace injuries and illnesses declined slightly in 2017 according to a new report. A new OSHA rule clarifies certification requirements for crane operators. Approximately 59,000 firefighters suffered injuries in 2017, a small decrease from the previous year. ComplianceSigns provides various safety and compliance sign options and resources to help keep workplaces safe.

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Top Safety News for Dave, December 2018
Workplace injuries / illnesses declined in 2017
New OSHA crane operator rule now in effect
NFPA Report: 59,000 firefighter injuries in 2017
Top 10 workplace safety articles of 2018
What's New at ComplianceSigns: Easy Custom Signs
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Decline in 2017
Private industry employers reported nearly 45,800 fewer nonfatal
workplace injury and illness cases in 2017 compared to a year earlier,
reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some 2.8 million nonfatal
workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2017, or 2.8 per full-time
equivalent worker. Only manufacturing and finance / insurance sectors
showed significant injury rate changes in 2017.
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New OSHA Crane Operator Rule Now in Effect
OSHA issued a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane
operators. Under the final rule, employers are required to train,
certify/license and evaluate operators to safely perform crane activities.
Most requirements became effective on Dec. 9. Evaluation and
documentation requirements will become effective on Feb. 7, 2019.
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A Worker is Hurt. What Next?
When a worker is injured on the job, the steps his or her supervisor takes
can affect the health of the employee – and also determine whether your
company has complied with workplace safety regulations and may even
protect you from serious legal problems. So what next? Here's good
advice for immediate response to help the injured worker, document what
happened and avoid similar accidents in the future.
Read more here.
59,000 Firefighters Injured in 2017
The NFPA estimates that on-duty firefighters suffered 58,835 injuries in
2017, a decrease of five percent from the previous year – and the lowest
number since NFPA began analyzing this data in 1981. Of these firefighter
injuries, 10,155 (17 percent) resulted in lost time from work. These are in
addition to the 60 firefighter deaths while on duty in 2017.
Read more.
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Top 10 Workplace Safety Articles of 2018
These 10 occupational health and safety articles from our Connection
newsletters generated a lot of interest in 2018. We do our best to keep you
up-to-date on new rules, tools and tips. All these posts are worth a second
look as you plan for a safe workplace in 2019. Topics include: New CA
Prop 65 warning signs; Free distracted driving resources; Ladder safety
month resources; 2016 workplace fatalities; and more.
See the list and get more info.
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3. Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
OSHA Launches Trenching Hazard Initiative in Southern States
OSHA area offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, are reaching out to excavation employers,
industry associations, equipment rental organizations, water utility suppliers and plumbing companies to educate
them to identify trenching hazards. Compliance assistance specialists will also remind employers of requirements to
implement methods to prevent collapses. Learn more.
NIOSH Releases New Respirable Silica Monitoring Software
Mines can now monitor worker exposure to hazardous respirable crystalline silica more effectively with beta version
software developed by the NIOSH Mining Program. The "FAST" tool works with commercially available FTIR
analyzers to determine a worker’s exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, providing detailed results
immediately following a worker’s shift. Learn more here.
PHMSA Issues New Plastic Piping Rule
The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration published a final rule on Nov. 20 that amends
regulations for plastic piping systems used in the transportation of natural or other gas. The updates allow for
expanded use of plastic pipe products and allow or require use of certain materials and practices. Effective date of
the amendments is January 22, 2019. Get details.
New NFPA Standard for Public Safety Drone Operations
NFPA 2400 is an all-encompassing standard that applies to all public safety departments that operate drones,
referred to as Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The new standard underscores the need for an sUAS
coordinator and the importance of knowing airspace requirements, weather conditions, crew readiness benchmarks,
resource needs, incident command systems, regulatory requirements and communication strategies. Read more.
OSHA Proposes Revised Beryllium Standard for General Industry
OSHA has issued a proposed rule to revise the beryllium standard for general industry to clarify the standard and
simplify or improve compliance with the standard. The proposed rule would amend selected paragraphs of the
standard and replace Appendix A with Operations for Establishing Beryllium Work Areas. Comments on the
changes must be submitted by February 9. See more.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
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Safety Tip:
Beware Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Every year hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide poisoning,
especially during the winter months with closed buildings and increased
use of furnaces, space heaters and generators. Fuel-burning tools also
add to the risk. But you can take steps to stop this silent killer. Start with
these tips from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
Learn more.
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