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OSHA, BCSP Form Alliances with Associated General Contractors of America

The two agreements apply to construction workers in San Antonio and to workplaces nationwide.

Dr. Richard Compton Receives 2015 Robert F. Borkenstein Award

The National Safety Council cited his research on human factors and programs to reduce impaired driving casualties.

Blast Kills One at Fireworks Storage in Pittsburg, Kansas

OSHA has cited Lone Star Management following the accident.

This new equipment warning label works for the latest edition of NFPA 70E.

New Research Illuminates Dangers of an Arc Flash

The results provided a new data set for the many of the hazardous characteristics of arc flash incidents.

OSHA Cites Fastrack Erectors for Lack of Fall Protection

ARCO National Construction also received citations for serious hazards.

Teenager's On-the-Job Training Results in Severe Injury After Fall

OSHA has cited Reybold Homes Inc. for willfully violating safety laws.

The free, web-based program will train health care providers on proper donning of PPE, safe removal of gear, and active monitoring skills.

WHO Director's Ebola Report: Set up Dedicated Fund for Rapid Response

Dr. Margaret Chan said "well-functioning health systems are the cushion that keeps sudden shocks from reverberating throughout the fabric that holds societies together, ripping them apart."

FEMA Seeks National Advisory Council Applicants

It seeks applicants with emergency management, emergency response, and cybersecurity expertise. Appointments are for three-year terms to end Aug. 15, 2018.



Two of the projects involved health care facilities: "Evaluating Occupant Load Factors for Ambulatory Health Care Facilities" and "Egress Modeling in Health Care Occupancies."

Fire Safety Research Foundation Medal Review Under Way

One of 30 research projects completed during 2014 will win the medal, with the winner announced during NFPA's 2015 annual conference. The medal recognizes the project that best exemplifies the foundation's fire safety mission, technical challenges that were overcome, and a collaborative approach to execution.

NHTSA Adding Two Technologies to NCAP

Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the agency is adding two automatic emergency braking systems to the recommended advanced safety features included under its New Car Assessment Program.

Flare Stack Inspection Among FAA's Latest Drone Approvals

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx found that these proposed operations did not need an FAA-issued certificate of airworthiness because they don't pose a threat to national airspace users or national security.

EU-OSHA Publishes Guidance on Safe Use of Nanomaterials

The recent guidance aims to help address specific risks or concerns about nanomaterials present in the workplace.

CSB Says Poorly Designed Dust Collection System Led to Plant Fire

The October 2012 fire burned seven workers at an East Rutherford, N.J., plant.

Worker Dies in Fall from Stage Outside Super Bowl Stadium

A construction worker is dead after falling from a stage being built in a parking lot outside the University of Phoenix Stadium.

Company Directors Jailed for Safety Violations that Led to Worker's Death

Two Canadian executives were sentenced to 25 days in jail after the 2013 warehouse accident.

A+A 2015 Already Larger Than 2013 Event

A+A 2015 has about 699,650 square feet of booked space and will occupy nine halls when it takes place Oct. 27-30 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, Messe Düsseldorf North America announced.

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SeminarFest 2015 Registration Now Open

ASSE's SeminarFest 2015 will take place Feb. 6-12 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The event features 82 workshops and seminars on a wide variety of topics.

DOT Announces $1.33 Billion Loan for Seattle Regional Light Rail Extension

The loan will go to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail.

MSHA Announces Results of December Impact Inspections

MSHA announced that federal inspectors issued 117 citations and four orders during special impact inspections.

The company has recalled about 84,000 units of the cleansers because they may contain ammonia, contrary to the products

84,000 Units of Mislabeled Mean Green Cleanser Recalled

CR Brands, Inc. is recalling Mean Green® Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser because their label states "Does not contain Ammonia," but the product may contain it.

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