The agency's standards for nuclear power operations date to 1977 and are the earliest radiation rules it has developed.
MSHA’s Joseph Main discusses low injury rates, low fatality rates and more.
Two companies with existing terminals located on the Houston Ship Channel have filed letters of intent and Waterways Suitability Assessments for their planned Liquefied Hazardous Gas facility expansions.
Press reports indicate the Spanish diver, age 41, gashed his leg on a piece of metal while working underwater to prepare the ship to be moved.
A CNN report indicates the high cost of travel, hotels, and food is limiting the number of Americans who travel to Sochi for these games. Those who go should be vaccinated and plan ahead for a safe trip, according to CDC.
The state's Department of Health has warned Texans against eating six species of fish caught in the Neches River Basin.
Four workers who were replacing some diagonal supports for a tower were trapped when it collapsed, and a firefighter responding to the scene died when he was struck by part of a second tower as it collapsed, The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram reported.
OSHA has cited Cooper Tank and Welding Corp for several alleged violations in connection with the death.
President Kathy Seabrook's comments submitted Jan. 31 endorse the proposed 50 µg/m3 PEL and the 25 µg/m3 action level but say implementation on small, short-term construction sites will be a challenge.
A detector that is properly calibrated and maintained provides an accurate reading and results in smoother operation and reduced downtime.
The report says the estimated cost of infectious diseases in the United States exceeds $120 billion annually.
With a wireless connection, more eyes can monitor underground work and other potentially dangerous work situations.
These 10 uses of visual management can improve the safety of your facility.
Understanding the potential health risks and correctly classifying the degrees of severity will aid in respirator selection.
The truth is employers still have the right to insist that employees be drug-free while at work.
We're still battling the #1 workplace injury.
All effective leaders desire an engaged culture and place that as an indicator of progress toward cultural enhancement in all areas of the business, not just safety.
Preparedness is only as effective as the science behind it, so it is essential that all education and products are based on the latest scientific findings regarding emergency medical care.
Employers should beware of the one-size-fits-all approach that has plagued the workforce for decades.
I've never seen a "blame the worker" mindset create high-level safety performance--especially with repeating problems.