"The conference lasts four days, but the knowledge and experiences last a lifetime," as the VPPPA says its in its pre-show documents explaining why the #VPPPA32 conference is worthwhile for attendees.
On Aug. 30, there eight hours of presentations devoted to construction safety topics divided into morning and afternoon sessions in the Sun C Ballroom.
"Failing to follow safe drilling practices has tragic consequences, as we've sadly seen," said Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main. "Paying attention to safe job procedures, staying clear of rotating drill and augers, complying with drilling safety standards, and following best practices will reduce the risk of death or injury."
The Aug. 29-Sept. 1 conference features three packed days of educational sessions and two intriguing keynote speakers, as well as the first annual DoD VPP Achievement Awards.
The campaign, called "Our Roads, Our Responsibility," will raise public awareness about how to operate safely around large trucks and buses.
Two governors sought to remove marijuana from Schedule I and reschedule it as medical cannabis in Schedule II, asserting it has an accepted medical use in the United States, is safe for use under medical supervision, and has a relatively low potential for abuse, especially in comparison with other Schedule II drugs.
The 2016 International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is taking place next month in Washington, D.C., and features an intriguing and timely technical program, with 125 concurrent sessions.
No injuries have been reported in connection with these generators, but consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
To assess their leadership engagement, safety professionals can poll their employees to determine the amount and the quality of BBS information disseminated.
The company is based in Belle Glade, Fla., and operates 12 buses and six trucks, according to the agency.
"In some areas, 6 inches or more of dust had accumulated, creating a dangerous risk of explosion," said Theresa A. Naim, director of OSHA's Erie Area Office.
The Women's Bureau has awarded $1.1 million in grants for research on how these programs can be developed in the United States.
"Accurate blood-screening tools are vital to protecting our nation's blood supply from Zika. This test may provide another tool laboratories can use to identify infected blood donations to help ensure patients' safety," said Dr. Richard Hatchett, BARDA's acting director. "At the same time, we are pursuing promising diagnostic tools and vaccines to identify and prevent Zika virus infections."
One example he cites is a 2009 collision of a WMATA train with a train stopped near the Fort Totten station. The safety board determined it resulted from a failure of the track circuit modules that caused the automatic train control system to lose detection of the stopped train.
An investigation determined seven workers were at risk in February and March of 2016 at a Pittsburgh facility.
OSHA & ANSI Inspections have different regulations. Do you know if you are compliant? Let’s examine each set of standards to fully understand the differences.
The winner of the annual statewide contest was recognized Aug. 6 at the Ohio State Fair for her tornado safety poster.
When you schedule your fall protection site survey, you are taking a very important step towards a safe workplace.
A new study says the risk increased beyond 45 hours per week over the course of a decade or longer.
The goals of this rooftop safety audit are to ensure that the high risk areas are inspected, and that risks are reduced to you and your employees that access the roof.