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Lumber Company Fined After Fatal Injury

It said the company was fined $6,600 for not safeguarding exposed shafts in four locations, including the conveyor where Busha died; and $8,400 for a serious-repeat violation of not ensuring that bench grinders were guarded to prevent severe injuries to the hand and face.

All VINs Affected by Takata Recalls Now Searchable

This recall involves 11 different vehicle makes and roughly 34 million vehicles, according to NHTSA.

UK Court Fines Recycling Firm After Amputation

A worker was seriously injured when his arm became trapped in a conveyor belt he was maintaining.

Confined Space Update Offered at NFPA Conference

The June 22-25 conference at Chicago's McCormick Place will include a presentation on the pending NFPA 350 Guide to Confined Space Entry and Work.

Australia's Civil Aviation Authority Wins Top Award

Safe Work Australia presented its Work Health and Safety Reporting Award to the agency during a ceremony in Melbourne.

"For the first time, we will host a National Stair Climb where anyone can be a hero to the survivors of all of the nation’s fallen firefighters," said Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

National Stair Climb to Honor All U.S. Fallen Firefighters

The inaugural event is set for Oct. 10, 2015.

The amendment by ICAO also prohibits recharging the devices in aircraft cabins. It took effect June 15, 2015.

ICAO Bans E-Cigarettes in Checked Baggage

The amendment to the 2015-2016 edition of its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air also prohibits recharging the devices in aircraft cabins.



OSHA Determines Open-Flame Heater Likely Cause of Coalgate Fire

The oil rig fire resulted in three deaths and two serious injuries.

Baltimore Staffing Agency Harassed and Discriminated Against Hispanic Employees

The staffing agency also allowed assault and abuse of those employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Most Distracted Walking Injuries Occur at Home

A National Safety Council report with some surprising stats says distracted walking injuries are increasing.

Washington Metro Ordered to Fix Deficiencies

"These are serious findings that strongly indicate that, despite gains made since the Fort Totten accident, WMATA's safety program is inadequate," said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx.

Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory

Citing National Weather Service forecasts, the agency on June 15 advised all employers to protect their outdoor workers from the risks associated with heat illness.

AIHA and NCICS to Host China-U.S. Occupational Health Symposia

The first-ever China-U.S. Occupational Health Symposia will be held on Sept. 15-16, 2015.

Marathon Staffing Services Agrees to Implement Safety Changes at All Work Sites

The temporary staffing company was cited for a serious violation in December 2014.

The occupations with the largest number of lost-time cut, laceration, and puncture injuries in 2013 included construction laborers.

Temp Work More Hazardous, Research Shows

NIOSH's blog highlighted research findings presented during a joint session of the NORA Manufacturing Sector and Services Sector Councils.

NFPA Taking Comments on Proposed Life Safety Rope Standard

NFPA 1858, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, is in preliminary draft form. The deadline for public input on the draft is Jan. 7, 2016.

Grants from DOL Women's Bureau Fund Paid Leave Research

The bureau is making $1.25 million in grants available to research and analyze how paid leave programs can be developed and implemented nationwide.

Conveyor Crushes Worker after Weld Failure

OSHA says the death could have been prevented.

FMCSA to Shut Down Trucking Companies in Illinois and Georgia

The two companies are considered imminent hazards to public safety.

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