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DOT Forming Lithium Battery Advisory Committee

The panel is a statutorily mandated advisory committee intended to facilitate communication among manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries, manufacturers of products containing them, air carriers, and the federal government about the safe transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries.

Building Safety Month Week 2 Focused on Education

The International Code Council and its members and partners are using the week to illustrate why well-trained building safety professionals are a crucial part of maintaining a safe built environment.

Franciscan Health Sets Visitor Restrictions Because of Measles Cases

The policy means that visitors who have not been vaccinated against measles, are not immune to measles, or are unsure of their status, are being asked not to visit areas and units at seven of the organization's Illinois and Indiana facilities.



IOSH Releases Machinery Safety Guide for Theatrical Sets

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has launched a new safety guide for workers in the theatre industry who are involved in designing, manufacturing and using machinery on theatrical sets.

A company that solely tracks lagging KPIs and has low incident rates, while positive, leaves the organization with very little data to analyze and help predict future decisions.

AGC Backs Funding for Technical Training

"With overall unemployment now at the lowest level in nearly 50 years, contractors are having an ever harder time finding workers with or without construction experience," said Ken Simonson, AGC's chief economist. "Average pay in construction is more than 10 percent higher than in the private sector as a whole, but job openings in the industry keep climbing."

Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Shutting Down

"Although we see strong support in Harrisburg and throughout Pennsylvania to reduce carbon emissions and maintain the environmental and economic benefits provided by nuclear energy, we don't see a path forward for policy changes before the June 1 fuel purchasing deadline for TMI," said Kathleen Barrón, Exelon's senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs and public policy.

NRC Board Denies Hearing on Holtec Planned Storage Facility

While the three judges agreed some of the six petitioners met the qualifications for standing, they concluded the nearly 50 contentions raised were not admissible for an evidentiary hearing, holding that the contentions either were not relevant to the application or did not establish a genuine dispute with aspects of the application.

New Commissioner Chosen for NYC Department of Buildings

"Melanie La Rocca's experiences managing complex projects have given her a bird's-eye view of the construction industry, which will be essential to helping her ensure the Department of Buildings continues to guard the safety of every worker on every job site across the city," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Laura Anglin.

NSC Selects Air Force Veteran as President, CEO

Lorraine M. Martin has "more than 30 years' experience leading and developing successful global and international businesses, said Mark Vergnano, chairman of the National Safety Council.

Expert Panel to Issue Safety Recommendations for Autonomous Vehicles

"Autonomous vehicles and burgeoning safety technologies hold tremendous potential for saving lives on our roads, but public understanding of what these vehicles are – and aren't – capable of is paramount toward achieving these benefits," said Jonathan Adkins, GHSA's executive director.

Michigan Governor Declares May 2019 Building Safety Month

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation May 3 declaring May 2019 as Building Safety Month in Michigan, with this year’s observance themed “No Code. No Confidence.”

OSHA Announces Availability of $10.5 Million in Worker Safety and Health Training Grants

The grants, which will fund education and training to help employees and employers identify and prevent workplace health and safety hazards, are available in three areas: Targeted Topic Training, Training and Educational Materials Development, and Capacity Building.

ISEA Launches 2019 Safety at Heights Campaign

Falling and being struck by dropped objects are among the top causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace, with dropped objects the third leading cause of construction-industry injuries, according to OSHA.

President Issues Executive Order on Cybersecurity Workforce

Under the executive order, the Department of Homeland Security will work with partners from around the federal government on several initiatives to strengthen the workforce.

Canada to Require TIH Railcars Be Made of Normalized Steel

The head and shell of tank cars transporting Toxic Inhalation Hazard substances will be required to be made of normalized steel, with the requirement taking effect on July 2, 2021.

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