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Improper Load Rigging Caused Fatality: OSHA

CBS Pilings Solutions was cited for three serious safety violations.

Broken Rail the Cause of Mount Carbon Derailment

The Federal Railroad Administration will push for stronger track inspector training. "Our country relies on the safe transportation of large quantities of energy products across the nation, and it is our responsibility to require operators to implement strict safety standards," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

Associations Release Revised First Aid Guidelines

This is the first update to the guidelines since 2010. They are the recognized scientific basis for most first aid training around the world, according to the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

Lumber Mill Exposes Workers to Amputations and Falls

Lumber Mill Exposes Workers to Amputations and Falls: OSHA

Linden Lumber of Linden, Ala., has been cited for repeat safety violations.

The trucks can provide Class B foam that blankets and smothers a flammable liquid fire.

NY State Deploys Foam Trucks for Fighting Crude Oil Fires

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will place the trailers near population centers located along major rail lines and waterways throughout the state.

Electric Power Generation Employment Down 42 Percent 2001-2014

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the job losses are partly the result of energy efficiency improvements and growth in renewable sources such as wind and solar.

NIOSH Launches Health Center to Promote Workers' Well-Being

The National Center for Productive Aging and Work focuses on safety at all ages.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Spinach Salad Recall Announced

This precautionary recall notification was issued because of "an isolated instance in which a sample of Dole Spinach salad yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Laboratory Division," according to FDA's announcement.



Boeing Launches Digital Maintenance Tool

The digital records management capability will optimize maintenance operations and reduce airlines' costs because they no longer will face the challenge of managing cumbersome, paper-based maintenance records.

U.S. Forest Service Cited for Serious Violations at Two Ranger Districts

The violations would have been at least $352,000 in penalties.

Check on Air Quality in Railcar Indicated Risk of Explosion Moments before Death of Workers

Check on Air Quality Indicated Explosion Risk Moments Before Workers Died: OSHA

Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services has been cited for more than 30 violations after incident. The company faces penalties of $963,000, and OSHA has placed it in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

OSHA Says Meatpacking District Fatality Was Avoidable

Harco Construction and Sky Materials Corp. were cited for willful safety violations. Proposed fines totaled $280,000.

Two Kansas City Firefighters Mourned

"The tragic loss of two of Kansas City's firefighters is a reminder that our emergency response teams put their lives on the line for all of us every day," said Mayor Sly James. "Our condolences go out to the loved ones of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and we pray for recovery of the injured."

Challenges to rolling out a program on a global scale include language, internal and external cultural challenges, varying degrees of safety management maturity at the site level, and inconsistent levels of commitments to employee safety throughout the company.

Four Best Practices for Global Safety Implementations

The goal of any safety program is to change behavior and it takes time for employees to fully adopt new safety skills.

Dutch Safety Board Publishes Reports on MH17 Downing

"The investigation was not concerned with question of blame or liability. Answering those question is a matter for the criminal investigation," according to the board.

There are four potential ShakeOut earthquake drill levels recommended for businesse; they range from Level 1 (simple drop, cover, and hold on) to Level 4, an advanced business operations simulation drill.

Great ShakeOut 2015 Set for Thursday

Nearly 19 million Americans, mostly Californians, are registered to participate, along with millions more worldwide.

CDC Funds Six New Prevention Epicenters

CDC awarded a total of $11 million to six academic institutions, which will work to identify possible new ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Ebola in health care facilities.

Safe Work Australia Releases Vibration Guidance Document

Industries where Australian workers are exposed to vibration range from mining and construction to manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, trades, transport, and utilities; the cost amounted to $134 million in workers' compensation payments during the most recent 14 years.

SeaWorld Reviewing Blue World Project After California Agency's Vote

"While we appreciate the opportunity to present the Blue World Project to the commission and are pleased that the commission recognizes the benefits of the planned expansion, we are disappointed with the conditions they have placed on their approval," said SeaWorld's President and CEO Joel Manby.

TOTE Maritime Establishes Family Relief Fund

"This fund will ensure that 100 percent of all gifts goes directly to the families as they deal with the loss of a loved one. We continue to keep the families and loved ones of the crew of the El Faro in our thoughts and prayers," Anthony Chiarello, president and CEO of TOTE, said Oct. 9.

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