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On February 11, 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced its policy for engaging workers and their union representatives during Risk Management Program Inspections under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r). This policy supersedes their interim policy issued on April 2, 2010 and is effective immediately. The document clearly lays out the obligation of EPA (and employers) to afford workers and union representatives the opportunity to participate during EPA inspections and audits at approximately 13,000 facilities using high hazard chemicals.

Minutes of the CWA District 3 Occupational Safety and Health Conference Call conducted on Friday, February 11, 2011.

An interactive timeline commemorating 40 years of progress protecting the safety and health of working men and women illustrates milestones from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its state partners? efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses and deaths.

Giving in to pressure from businesses, OSHA has halted plans to restore a rule requiring employers to keep a record of job-related ergonomic injuries by simply checking a box on a form they already fill out.

Remarks by Dr. David Michaels, at the Public Citizen 40th Anniversary Speakers Series. Washington, DC, Tuesday, January 18, 2011.