The regional program is an effort of OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office. In the larger Philadelphia Region, 47 fatalities resulted from tree trimming and clearing from 2009 through 2013, according to the agency.
Beginning Aug. 23, 2014, motor carriers and drivers can request the violations be removed from the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System if the driver was found not guilty or the violation was dismissed in court.
The airline is already training Volaris pilots in Miami. When the satellite operation in Mexico City opens in 2015, it will be Airbus' first flight training center in Latin America.
Paved roads, excessive speed, steep slopes, and carrying passengers and unstable loads are the chief risks and hazards for ATV riders, the sheet explains.
The agency released a robust FAQ section regarding the recent respirable dust rule's medical examination requirements.
The two agencies issued draft guidance that provides updated advice on fish consumption by pregnant women and children.
More than 800 new cases have been reported during the past two weeks, the California Department of Public Health’s director reported June 13.
Franco Gabrielli, commissioner for the Concordia Emergency, is analyzing Costa Crociere’s plan to move the cruise ship from Giglio Island to the port of Genoa, a trip of about 170 miles.
The agency cites Bioiberica Nebraska for exposing workers to amputation and other hazards.
Fruitland American Meat has recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of meat for possibly risky materials.
The city's downtown has much more to offer visitors than the Sixth Floor Museum.
"Once they understand the risk, they'll be more supportive of your solution," a presenter said during a Safety 2014 educational session about fall protection.
OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said work on the proposed crystalline silica standard is "actually moving quite well" and he expects it to be finalized in 2016.
Participants in a Safety 2014 breakout session discussed many issues, from training to disciplinary action and background checks, involved in employing temporary manufacturing workers.
At Safety 2014, attendees learned what the new era of big data means for safety professionals.
The collection and testing of dust samples is a long-established practice used by industrial safety and hygiene professionals to make informed dust collection decisions.
Take this quiz and see how many of the top 10 safety practices you are following.
Bids on two of the offerings topped $1,300 early on June 10.
Safety 2014's opening general session on Tuesday features Dr. Sidney Dekker, who discusses how success can be the enemy of safety.
Krisha Nirmalya Sen received this year's Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year award.