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Subject: [DCHAS-L] OSHA QuickTakes for April 8: featuring stories on coronavirus response, grain safety and more.
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 15:27:05 -0400
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April 8, 2020   •   Volume 19, Issue 6   •   A twice monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Coronavirus Response
Illustration of a coronavirus

Ensure at least 6 feet between work stations
COVID-19 Quick Tips Videos

Three new animated videos provide quick tips on social distancing, disinfecting workplaces, and industry risk factors to keep workers safe from COVID-19.


Stand-Up for Grain Safety

National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Weekwill host several online events April 13-20.

Stand Up4 Grain Safety - April 13-17, 2020 title=

Amanda Edens
OSHA Leadership

Amanda Edens was named the new deputy assistant secretary for OSHA.


Fall Safety Stand-Down

The annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is postponed until summer due to COVID-19.

Construction workers

Photograph of worker
Silica Protection

OSHA extended the National Emphasis Program on Respirable Crystalline Silicato protect workers.


Injury/Illness Posting

Reminder: Employers must post their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

OSHA 300A Form

On-Site Consultation
Small Business Improves Safety

A chrome manufacturing companyreduced worker exposure to hexavalent chromium with help from OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program.


OSHA Safety Partnerships
OSHA Partnerships

OSHA Alliances
Alliances Promote Workplace Safety

Fall Protection Violations

A roofing contractor faces penalties of $114,294 for exposing workers to fall hazards.

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Machine Guarding Violations

A manufacturer was fined $258,271 after a worker was seriously burned by moving machine parts.


Emergency Exit Violations

A Dollar Tree Store was issued $477,089 in penalties for exposing workers to exit, storage, and fire hazards.

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Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.






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