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OSHA Issues Final Rule to Protect Workers from Silica Dust

On 1 September, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new rule intended to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). The rule is comprised of two standards - one for the Construction industry, which takes effect starting 23 September, and another for "General Industry" and maritime industries, which takes effect in September 2018.

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission Faces Challenges in Requiring Safe Table Saw Technology

Every year, over 4,000 Americans suffer finger and/or hand amputations due to table saw accidents, making the table saw far and away the most dangerous woodworking tool. Technology making table saws much safer has been around for around 15 years, but has been largely ignored by governmental safety bodies despite the technology's demonstrated success.

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