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One dead after incident at OSHA STAR site


December 8, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, fire/explosion, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news

Here’s proof that tragic workplace accidents can happen anywhere: An explosion at a refinery that was the recipient of several OSHA STAR awards has claimed the life of a worker.

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Death knell for Voluntary Protection Programs?


June 22, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: enforcement, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Research on safety, What's Working in Safety

A government report critical of the Voluntary Protection Program was expected by many. OSHA’s response to the report is even more interesting.

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