Toxic Chemical Exposure’ Category
Industry Groups Oppose Restrictions on Worker Exposure to Carcinogens.
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering restricting worker exposure to crystalline silica, a known carcinogen that workers in general industry and maritime industries are frequently exposed to. However, industry groups are opposing the agency's efforts.
Over the past decade, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been trying to restrict worker exposure to the carcinogen. Crystalline silica is a common element in the earth, and workers in the construction industry, the maritime industry and general industry may be exposed to the carcinogen. This carcinogen in its respirable form is associated with silicosis, lung cancer, respiratory diseases as well...
OSHA Fines Gulf Chemicals More Than $50,000 for Unsafe Workplace Conditions
Monday, April 12th, 2010
An unsafe work environment in a chemical plant may place workers at a high risk of explosions, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals and other hazards. Gulf Chemical and Metallurgical Corp. in Freeport has been fined $50,400 in fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for workplace safety violations.
The penalties came after OSHA conducted an inspection of the Freeport facility on October 26th, and found up to 16 serious violations. These included
- Failure to provide sufficient protection for employees from airborne contaminants
- Failure to protect employees against electrical hazards
- Failure to provide sufficient training for employees about handling of hazardous chemicals at...
