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... the state law appears to be at least as effective as' the federal standard. The only state worker right-to-know laws authorized would be those established in states and jurisdictions that have OSHA-approved state programs. These states and jurisdictions include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut (state and municipal employees only), Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York (state and municipal employees only), North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. FEDERAL WORKERS As with the original version of the hazard communication standard, federal workers would be covered by executive order. This is one of a series of fact sheets highlighting U.S. Department of ... USDOL Program Highlights - OSHA's Expanded Hazard Communications Standard SUBJECT OSHA's Expanded hazard communication standard U. S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 89-26 OSHA'S EXPANDED HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD SUMMARY The agency has expanded protection under its hazard communication standard to include all workers exposed to hazardous substances in all industrial sectors, not just those in the manufacturing sector covered under the original standard. EXPANDED SCOPE OF COVERAGE Expands coverage from an estimated 14 million workers in 300,000 establishments by about 18 million workers in more than 3. 5 million affected worksites (including construction) . Covers workers in all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 01 through 89. BENEFITS Major reductions in numbers of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. For cancer alone, OSHA estimates that the number of cases averted annually in ...

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... Be Safe, Be Prepared for an Earthquake Just like surfing and beach blanket bingo, earthquakes happen only in California, right? Wrong! Many people are surprised (and dismayed) to learn that earthquakes of a frightening intensity are as likely to occur on the Eastern seaboard or the plains of Missouri as they are in California-or in many parts of the world (e.g., India, Armenia, Mexico) . That's why earthquake preparedness is extremely important, regardless of where you live. Be Prepared, Lessen Chances Of Injury You can lessen the impact of an earthquake by being prepared. Most earthquake casualties result not from the actual earth movement but from building collapse, falling objects and debris, and so on. Proper preparation can prevent many injuries. First, for earthquakes or any other emergency ... up the checklists in flier form and distribute at shopping malls, supermarkets, parking lots, and so on. What to Do Before a Catastrophe 1. Alert police and fire departments to special conditions, such as an invalid who might require emergency evacuation. 2. Prepare an inventory list of personal valuables, household furnishings, and equipment so losses can be authoritatively itemized. 3. Keep your insurance coverage current with rising building replacement costs. Make sure you have enough coverage for the furnishings and other items you've purchased since you first bought insurance. And buy Flood and Earthquake insurance, if you're eligible and vulnerable. 4. Review your insurance policy. Are you sure everything important is covered or did your memory play tricks? Keep it in a safe place where it can be retrieved easily after ...

... the world (e.g., India, Armenia, Mexico). That's why earthquake preparedness ...eting the ACORD forms manually, and coverage information was easily accessible...

... large surety brokers with a wealth of expertise and knowledge of their corporate clients. They can extend this expertise internationally by working with companies such as AIG, which understand foreign markets. FREE TRADE AND THE WORLD INSURANCE MARKET The U.S. Canadian Free Trade Agreement has accelerated the growth of Canadian firms into the United States, while mid-sized U.S. firms have expanded into Canada. There has been some growth in Mexico but not to the extent experienced in Canada and the U.S. Anticipating passage of the Free Trade Agreement, many companies began to position themselves in the Canadian market during the early 1980s. They saw Canada as an entry-point for export into the United States because Canadian laws are less punitive, particularly in the areas of product liability. Many of these firms are insured by the multinational alphabet-house brokers who ... . It provides a perfect tool for solidifying your Commercial Lines accounts and insulating them from inroads being made by alphabet house brokers. International insurance operations also offer an entree to new product lines and markets that will expand your facilities abroad. For example, U.S. agents can introduce their expertise in such lines as Auto, Medical, Surety, and Workers' Compensation to third-world countries that are privatizing these coverages. Canadian brokers can expand their expertise in out-of-country private Medical insurance and, potentially, Workers' Compensation. Doing business abroad can introduce agents and brokers to new international markets, both primary (with such carriers as AGF, Allianz, Generali, and Winterthur), and reinsurance/variable insurance programs (financial reinsurance, stop-loss reinsurance, catastrophe reinsurance, etc.) . The international market encompasses ...

... large surety brokers with a wealth of expertise and knowledge of their corporate clients. They can extend this expertise internationally by working with companies such as AIG, which understand foreign markets. FREE TRADE AND THE WORLD INSURANCE MARKET The U.S. Canadian Free Trade Agreement has accelerated the growth of Canadian firms into the United States, while mid-sized U.S. firms have expanded into Canada. There has been some growth in Mexico but not to the extent experienced in Canada and the U.S. Anticipating passage of the Free Trade Agreement, many companies began to position themselves in the Canadian market during the early 1980s. They saw Canada as an entry-point for export into the United States because Canadian laws are less punitive, particularly in the areas of product liability. Many of these firms are insured by the multinational alphabet-house brokers who ... . It provides a perfect tool for solidifying your Commercial Lines accounts and insulating them from inroads being made by alphabet house brokers. International insurance operations also offer an entree to new product lines and markets that will expand your facilities abroad. For example, U.S. agents can introduce their expertise in such lines as Auto, Medical, Surety, and Workers' Compensation to third-world countries that are privatizing these coverages. Canadian brokers can expand their expertise in out-of-country private Medical insurance and, potentially, Workers' Compensation. Doing business abroad can introduce agents and brokers to new international markets, both primary (with such carriers as AGF, Allianz, Generali, and Winterthur), and reinsurance/variable insurance programs (financial reinsurance, stop-loss reinsurance, catastrophe reinsurance, etc.) . The international market encompasses ...