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John Astad

OSHA Gloves Come Off with Questionable Press Release - 0 views

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spray dryer OSHA citation press release

shared by John Astad on 23 Jun 09 - Cached
  • in response to a complaint alleging
    • John Astad
      John Astad on 23 Jun 09
       
      Disgruntled employee?
  • Four repeat violations with penalties totaling $21,800
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      John Astad on 23 Jun 09
       
      These repeats are not from this Whitehall, Wi facility. Milk Specialties operates five other manufacturing plants in Wisconsin and Minnesota
  • citations resulting from many of the same safety and health hazards cited in the most recent inspection.
  • John Astad on 23 Jun 09
     
    This is a very misleading press release. There never was any repeat OSHA citations for this newly acquired facility. The OSHA inspection took place less than 60 days after acquisition from SPF North America, a pet flavor and ingredient mfg. Additionally none of the citations resulted from many of the same safety and health hazards cited in the most recent inspections. Since there wasn't any recent inspections at the facility
John Astad

School inspections reveal unsafe combustible dust hazards | Expatica The Netherlands - 0 views

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combustible dust hazards Schools Vocational Training

shared by John Astad on 24 Jun 09 - Cached
  • Inspections revealed that metal, wood, and auto workshops are particularly unsafe.
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      John Astad on 24 Jun 09
       
      Several combustible dust related fires at schools last year here in the USA also
  • Inspections also revealed that vocational schools are largely ignorant of the risk of wood dust explosions.
    • John Astad
      John Astad on 24 Jun 09
       
      Same situation in the USA. Combustible dust hazards is a global issue of concern throughout many sectors that a majority of stakeholders are not aware of.
  • According to de Groot, a funding shortage caused the dangerous situations in these schools.
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      John Astad on 24 Jun 09
       
      Funding is a big issue with the initial combustible dust testing for ignition sensitivity and explosion severity.
  • John Astad on 24 Jun 09
     
    Just as in the Netherlands, combustible dust hazards exist in schools here in the USA that have vocational training in their metal, wood, and auto workshops
John Astad

OSHA Focuses on Combustible Dust Hazards in AL, FL, GA, and MS-GRAINNET News - 0 views

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OSHA Region IV OSHA Dust NEP inspection enforcement

shared by John Astad on 21 Jun 09 - Cached
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    Inspection and Enforcement activity with the OSHA Dust NEP. What about the four other states in OSHA Region IV? Which includes Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with approved State Occupational Safety and Health Plans? These states are not required to adopt the OSHA Dust NEP.
John Astad

OSHA Cleaning up Dust Hazards at Florida Companies | firstcoastnews.com | Health News - 0 views

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Florida OSHA Dust NEP

shared by John Astad on 19 Jun 09 - Cached
  • 37 visits to Florida companies in the last 16 months.
  • Prevention of combustible dust includes more intense housekeeping, a review of hot work processes, evaluation of electrical equipment, and prohibition of smoking or flames in dust laden areas, said OSHA Regional Administrator Cindy Coe in a statement.
  • Dust fires and explosions are significant dangers in the workplace when combined with other factors.
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  • Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections.
  • John Astad on 19 Jun 09
     
    Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections in regards to the OSHA Dust NEP. What about State OSHA Plan States?
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OSHA focuses on combustible dust hazards at Georgia sites - 0 views

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shared by John Astad on 18 Jun 09 - Cached
  • Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections.
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      John Astad on 18 Jun 09
       
      Whats going on here with more states with Dust NEP inspections?
  • John Astad on 18 Jun 09
     
    What about state OSHA Plan states that are not required to adopt the OSHA Dust NEP?
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