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"But we cannot ignore those three million workers," OSHA

Overexertion Injuries Top Liberty Mutual's 2016 List

Overexertion involving outside sources ranked first among the leading causes of disabling injury, according to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.

NSC Backs Adding Collision Avoidance Technologies to NTSB's Most Wanted List

The safety council announced it applauds the priorities that were added.

AIHA Welcomes Managing Director of Global Learning, Names Interim Executive Director

Mark Milroy began his position on Jan. 11, according to the association.

The Austin Independent School District conducted a pilot program in 2014 with cameras mounted on the buses recording an average of 60 violations per day.

Austin School District Deploys Cameras to Stop Illegal Passing

The school district conducted a pilot program two years ago with cameras mounted on the buses recording an average of 60 violations per day. Now, with the cameras deployed, the AISD Police Department will issue warnings during the opening 30 days to motorists who illegally pass a school bus with its stop arm extended.

Quitter's Circle App Backs Up New Year's Resolutions

The American Lung Association has joined forces with Pfizer on a new mobile app and online community called Quitter's Circle that will bring quitters and supporters together, ALA announced Jan. 13.

Amazon Fulfillment Center Receives $7,000 Fine

OSHA has cited the employer for one other-than-serious violation for not recording 26 instances of work-related injuries and illnesses on the 300 log.

Workers Seriously Injured When Power is Unexpectedly Turned On

The company, Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp., faces $119,000 in fines.

As of Sept. 30, 2015 the Commercial Air Carrier Fatality Rate was 0.1 per 100 million passengers, meaning U.S. commercial air travelers enjoyed one of the safest years on record, according to DOT.

DOT Achieves Two 2014-15 Priority Goals

The agency earned "Above Target" ratings for Improving Efficiency through ERAM at Air Route Traffic Control Centers and also for Reducing Aviation Accidents.



FDNY Answered Record 1.7 Million Emergency Calls in 2015

There were 59 fire deaths in 2015, the second-fewest for NYC since accurate record keeping began in 1916. New York City now has gone an unprecedented 10 consecutive years with fewer than 100 fire deaths annually.

Settlement Reached Between DOL and Mass Bay Electrical

The settlement commits the contractor to make extensive corrective action.

United Airlines Fined for Violating Airline Disability and Tarmac Delay Rules

United Airlines was fined $2.75 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

First U.S. Zika Virus Case Confirmed in Houston

Local health authorities received confirmation from CDC last week.

Power company AES (http://www.aesenergystorage.com/) provided a 10-megawatt Advancion 4 energy storage facility for the Kilroot power station in Northern Ireland.

NFPA May Develop Stationary Energy Storage System Standard

There is a March 1 deadline for public comments on whether the association should develop a standard addressing design, construction, installation, and commissioning of these increasingly popular systems.

Approval Means Cholera Vaccine Supply to Double

"The addition of an additional pre-qualified vaccine producer is expected to double global supply to 6 million doses for 2016, with the potential for further increased production in the future," WHO announced Jan. 8. "This additional capacity will contribute to reversing a vicious cycle of low demand, low production, high price, and inequitable distribution to a virtuous cycle of increased demand, increased production, reduced price, and greater equity of access."

ODOL is asking employers to submit videos showing best practices, what works, as well as inspiring excellence and showing off their creativity.

Oklahoma Employers Urged to Enter Evolution of Safety Contest

The willing videos will debut June 17 at the 2016 Safety & Health Conference and featured on the ODOL YouTube page.

NFPA Offers Home Heating Equipment Safety Tips

Half of all home heating equipment fires are reported during December, January, and February, and more than half of the home heating fire deaths come from fires that began when a flammable item was too close to the heating equipment.

CDC Research Shows Excess Sodium Intake Still Common in United States

Nearly all Americans consume more sodium than is recommended, according to the CDC.

California Residents Purchase 28,000 Flood Insurance Policies

California residents are preparing for a severe El Nino flood risk.

Nearly $2 Million Available to Help Virginia Coal Miners Affected by Layoffs

The money will provide reemployment services in emerging and growing fields.

SB Framing Services Cited After Worker Dies Falling from Roof

The contractor was issued a willful and a serious violation for failing to protect employees.

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