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Mike Neri Sewer and Water Contractor Banned from Excavating Work

The Illinois-based contractor was banned by a federal court for "refusing to abide by OSHA standards."

OSHA: JC Stucco and Stone Exposed Workers to Dangerous Falls, Unsafe Scaffolding

The company has had 41 safety citations since 2011, according to the agency.

Some locations, operations, or hazmat personnel may require security awareness training that includes security risks associated with their specific tasks and methods designed to enhance security.

Many Long-Haul Truckers Don't Wear Seat Belts, CDC Survey Shows

"We know that using a seat belt is the single most effective intervention to prevent injury or death in a motor vehicle crash. However, in 2012, more than one in three truck drivers who died in crashes were not buckled up, a simple step which could have prevented up to 40 percent of these deaths," said CDC Principal Deputy Director Ileana Arias, Ph.D.

NIST Issues Silver Nanoparticle Test Material

Nanoparticulate silver is, by some estimates, the most common nanomaterial being used in consumer products, according to the Commerce Department agency.

FAA Proposes Penalties for Hazardous Materials

The Home Depot and Chemique each face civil penalties for allegedly violating the regulations.

Solvent Spill Exposes Employer's Lack of Preparation

Employees of R+L Carriers were forced to avert an explosion and fire, among other dangers.

Fall hazards are a prime concern for workers who are on rooftops to remove snow, according to OSHA

OSHA Warns of Rooftop Snow Removal Hazards

Several recent incidents, including one fatality, involved workers who fell through skylights.

Beware of Fatigue, CHP Warns

"Fatigued drivers can be just as dangerous as an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver on our roadways," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. "A lack of sleep will decrease a driver's awareness, slow reaction time, and impair judgment."



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Inspector General Auditing FRA's Railroad Bridge Safety Oversight

Complying with the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, FRA issued a rule in 2010 that requires railroad track owners to implement bridge management programs and perform bridge inspections at least annually.

WHO: H5 Flu Viruses Most Obvious Health Threat

The agency posted an update titled "warning signals from the volatile world of influenza viruses." It said the world is better prepared for an influenza pandemic.

In hot environments, choosing garments with high THL performance is important for employees as well as management.

Maintaining Body Temperature in Extreme Conditions with FR Garments

By selecting FR garments with THL measures and layering in mind, safety managers can take steps to ensure employees will be able to maintain a safe and comfortable temperature in the workplace.

Two New MSHA Tools Added to Track Violations

Online improvements will help increase compliance with critical health and safety standards.

LOTO technology can create a safer workplace and make compliance more efficient.

Technology to the Rescue

LOTO technology can create a safer workplace and make compliance more efficient.

Lagging to Leading to Transformational Indicators: Measuring the Contribution of Value

At some point, how we do safety better is answered by removing effort that is no longer value-added, even though at one point in time, it might have been.

Recognizing Real Progress

U.S. mining deaths fell from an average of 96 to 45 per year during the first half of this decade, MSHA chief Joe Main said.

One of the most important things for a successful program is to get employees to feel like they are being included in the decision process of developing the hearing protection program.

Addressing Noise in the Workplace

One of the most important things for a successful program is to get employees to feel like they are being included in the decision process of developing the program.

The concept of control of hazardous energy focuses on the elimination or control of hazards and hazardous energy for maintenance and certain servicing operations.

Machinery Safety Survey Results: Safety Interlocks and Used Equipment

It is apparent that those responding generally knew that used industrial production equipment may not have all the safety whistles and bells.

The iconic yellow suit is only one component in providing complete safety for the wearer.

Hazmat Protection from Head to Toe

True hazmat gear must provide protection from head to toe.

Maintaining good ITM records allows you to compare current test data with historical data to track any deterioration in the equipment

Implementing a Fire Protection Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance Program for Water-Based Fire Protection Equipment

History has shown that some of the largest industrial fires have occurred when systems were out of service, or impaired.

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's Lithium Battery Final Rule Takes Effect

Now, packages of any size that contain lithium batteries must be properly sealed and labeled, which could present a challenge to smaller businesses.

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