Top News


FDA Advises Testing for Zika in all Donated Blood

FDA Advises Testing for Zika in All Donated Blood

The revised guidance recommends all states and U.S. territories screen for the virus.

Homebuilder Exposes Workers to Dangerous Falls at Job Site

Homebuilder Exposes Workers to Dangerous Falls at Job Site: OSHA

D.R. Horton Inc. and Garcia Carpentry LLC received repeat and serious citations.

OSHA Urges Louisiana Flood Recovery Workers to be Aware of Hazards during Cleanup

OSHA Urges Louisiana Flood Recovery Workers to be Aware of Hazards During Cleanup

Representatives from the agency are providing assistance in areas affected by flooding.



L&I Funds Best Practices Collection for Mechanical Crafts

"The mechanical contracting industry is one of America's most dangerous, but it doesn't have to be that way," said Ali Vahed, a grant team member and safety risk analyst at McKinstry. "We'll be setting the bar for best-in-class safety."

OSHA Sets Final Meeting of Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee

The subcommittee will finalize the discussion of elements of an emergency response proposed rule.

Labor Department Issues Final Regulations on Federal Contractor Compliance

Labor Department Issues Final Regulations on Federal Contractor Compliance

The action will implement the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

CDC Foundation Launches Motor Vehicle Safety Resource

On-the-job vehicle crashes in 2013 alone cost U.S. employers $25 billion—$671,000 per death and $65,000 per nonfatal injury, according to the foundation, which adds that such crashes affect businesses through lost productivity, medical and workers’ compensation costs, liability, and reputational damage.

Power Line Safety Campaign Renewed in Wales

The number of fallen power lines on agricultural land in north Wales rose by 58 percent from April 2015 to March 2016, with accidental contact with lines being one of the causes, SP Energy Networks reports.

Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up 9 Percent

Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up 9 Percent, Could Be the Deadliest Labor Day Since 2008

The National Safety Council reports there are no signs of a decrease in 2016.

Canada Safety Board Investigating Toronto Trains' Collision

Police and Canadian Pacific Rail officials said the incident posed no threat to public safety, although the derailment caused a small diesel leak that was quickly contained.

HHS Program Aids Louisiana Residents Needing Medicines

At no cost to uninsured patients, residents needing certain drugs during an emergency can obtain a 30-day supply at any EPAP participating pharmacy.

2016 Fire Prevention Week Still Focused on Smoke Alarms

"Why focus on smoke alarms three years in a row? Because NFPA's survey data shows that the public has many misconceptions about smoke alarms, which may put them at increased risk in the event of a home fire. For example, only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced," NFPA noted.

HHS Funds to Boost Health Centers' Quality

The health centers are receiving the funds based on high levels of performance in one or more of these categories: improving quality of care, advancing health equity, maintaining patient-centered medical home recognition, enhancing access to care, and delivering value.

OSHA Seeking New FACOSH Members

OSHA is accepting nominations for three labor and three management representatives to serve three-year terms, effective Jan. 1, 2017. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31, 2016.

Bloomberg Becomes WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases

NCDs include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Together with injuries, they are responsible for 43 million deaths each year, or almost 80 percent of all deaths worldwide.

USPS Fined for Safety Hazards at Maryland Facility

OSHA found hazards at the Silver Spring facility and issued one other-than-serious violation and five repeated violations to the company.

Nevada's Rx Abuse Prevention Summit Set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1

The meeting provides the opportunity for the first lady's Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force and subsequently the Multidisciplinary Prevention Advisory Committee to update the community on laws put into place as a result of the 78th Legislative Session and Nevada's Strategic Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan.

Featured

Artificial Intelligence