The agency has moved from having inspectors give one overall score to a bridge's deck to a system where each square foot of the bridge deck and other elements, such as the joint seals, receives a separate rating.
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs is awarding the money to the International Labor Organization.
The new agreement is for five years.
Homestead, Fla.-based Contender Boats faces $106,000 in proposed fines following OSHA's investigation.
An expert panel tasked with implementing improvements as well as an internal group in charge of tackling safety risks have been added
A 7-ton buoy hit and killed two workers last December when a chain broke at the Naval Inactive Ships Maintenance Office.
Increasing their number is the best way to save millions of lives each year, according to the organization's message for World Blood Donor Day 2015.
Paul Colangelo went through an exhaustive research process to decide on the apps he finds most valuable.
Representatives of companies of varying sizes talked about steps they took to improve their safety culture.
The items EPA issued June 10 "lay the necessary foundation for the development and implementation of a domestic aircraft standard, in accordance with U.S. law and the ICAO process," according to the agency's announcement.
"The Integrated Health & Safety Institute will be the first organization of its kind with the research and educational offerings to meet this need of integration of health and safety in the workplace," said Todd Hohn, CSP, who is UL's global director of Workplace Health and Safety.
Researcher Lora Cavuoto's proposal combines FitBit technology and the big data analytics of Pandora radio to identify and quantify the moment when fatigue sets in for a worker.
Dustin G. Richartz is the 2015 Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year, honoring him for his work in developing safety and health programs throughout his career. The 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management went to Jack Reiter, president and CEO of Machine Safety Management.
The OSHA region that includes Texas accounted for the lion's share of inspections during 2012-2015, and most of those were unprogrammed -- triggered by complaints or by incidents, Mike Marshall reported June 9.
When it comes to investing in and installing fall arrest equipment, how to safely anchor the system can be one of the most difficult and confusing decisions.
Lunch Guests at Safety 2015 were treated to a fashion show featuring a number of big brands.
Taller, larger turbines are making the job more dangerous for maintenance crews, a Safety 2015 speaker explained June 8.
Scott Margolin of Westex gave an impassioned presentation regarding arc flash.
The expo is bulging with a record number of exhibitors, an ASSE spokesman confirmed, and the downtown area's attractions are impressing visitors.
The new regional vice president will represent ASSE's Global Chapters and their members and will serve on the Council of Region Affairs.