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The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) encourages Americans to commit to workplace safety and health by participating in Safe + Sound Week, set for Aug. 13-19.

The deadline for submitting 2017 OSHA reports — and the first time all filings must be made electronically — is just days away.

The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have signed an alliance to provide members, employers, and employees with information on how to properly select, use, maintain, and store personal protective and safety equipment.

The Staroba Group, home of EcoStar LLC, is proud to announce the achievement of reaching over 2,920 days of no lost time from work.

Malco Products, SBC, was recently honored for its dedication to workplace safety and health with a Meritorious Achievement Award from the Governor’s Safety Awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. 

OSHA guidelines related to silica exposure in general industry are effective June 23, and the government agency has provided initial enforcement guidelines just in time. 

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, the educational and technical resource to the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, announced its Professional Certification Program (PCP) has been added to the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has recognized 13 asphalt roofing manufacturers and 107 individual facilities for their commitment to workplace safety.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC), a state commercial construction association, and the Gould Construction Institute ( GCI ), ABC’s training affiliate, congratulate Tecta America New England LLC for recently being named a Silver Safety, Training and Evaluation Process (S.T.E.P.) award recipient at the 14^th Annual ABC/GCI Safety & Education Dinner held May 17^th at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, Mass.