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FMCSA: Tennessee Truck Driver a Threat to Public Safety

Eric Ronald Scott has been ordered not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.

NSC Honors Texas Employers with Traffic Safety Awards

Fifteen organizations were recognized by the council.

Idaho Governor Selects Workforce Development Task Force Members

The Workforce Development Task Force includes members representing natural resources employers, agribusiness, food processing, advanced manufacturing, high tech, construction, aeronautics, and the energy sector.



Deadline Extended for Prevention Media Contest Entries

The International Media Festival for Prevention is part of the XXI World Congress for Safety and Health at Work that will take place from Sept. 3-6, 2017, in Singapore.

Canadian Safety Board Finds Compressor Failure Caused Helicopter Crash

During the marker ball installation on lines above the North Saskatchewan River, the single-engine helicopter was hovering 325 feet above the ground when it experienced an engine failure and hit the ground. Both the pilot and the platform worker were killed.

Professor Develops Breath Monitor to Detect Flu Virus

Perena Gouma, a professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department of the University of Texas at Arlington, explained in a journal article how her inexpensive handheld breath monitor was developed, the university announced.

Coast Guard to Establish Security Zones Near Palm Beach

The zones are in the Intracoastal Waterway and offshore near Palm Beach, Fla.

Smokeless Tobacco Recalled After Metal Found in Cans

Copenhagen, Skoal, Cope, and Husky brands are affected.

Congress Moving to Repeal 'Blacklisting' Rules

Based on an executive order signed by President Obama in July 2014, the regulations spelled out how federal contractors were to disclose violations of the OSH Act and 13 other labor laws. It prompted a rare alliance: AGC and ABC both sought to repeal it.

EPA Proposes Three New Chemical Rules

The rules will help create a new process of prioritizing and evaluating chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

FAA Reminds Public of No Drone Zone Surrounding Super Bowl Location

The FAA sent out a public service announcement saying no drones will be allowed anywhere near NRG Stadium in Houston.

NFPA Bulletin Highlights Risks of Protective Hoods

"Given the increase in occupational cancer incidents in the fire service, we feel it is best to err on the side of caution as we await additional scientific research on PPE and learn more about the absorption of carcinogens near the forehead, jaw, neck, and throat," said Ed Conlin, the NFPA Public Fire Protection division's manager.

Safety Fines Soaring in Britain

The largest 20 fines imposed for health and safety offenses last year cost the businesses involved a total of $48.4 million, about three times more than the largest 20 fines in 2015 cost and eight times higher than in 2014.

Two Chair Models Recalled Amid Fall Hazards

Both chair models can break, causing injuries from falls. About 2.3 million of them have been recalled.

Africa CDC Successfully Launched

The agency was created to respond to fast-spreading disease threats, such as Ebola, and to establish early warning and response surveillance systems, respond to emergencies, build capacity, and provide technical expertise to address health emergencies in a timely and effective manner.

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