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Manufacturing Day Webinar Planned

The Oct. 8 webinar, "Healthier, Safer and More Engaged: Your Guide to Creating Total Worker Health," will address safety and health challenges faced by small and mid-sized manufacturers. CNA and NIOSH are co-hosting the event.

Injury Reporting Changes Take Effect in UK

HSE reports that two new changes aimed at improving health and safety in the workplace went into effect on Oct. 1.

Most Recent SUMER Survey Released by EU-OSHA

Key findings: Job control is decreasing, contacts with the public are increasing, and repetitive and constrained postures are increasing.



One Week Left to Enter Ergodyne's Gator Contest

The grand prize is a John Deere Gator XUV 550 Camo crossover utility vehicle with an approximate retail value of $9,572, according to the company.

Despite Electrical Safety Improvements in Ontario, High-Risk Behavior Continues

Even though electrical safety records improved in Ontario, reports of high-risk behavior are still prevalent, according to Canada's Electrical Safety Authority.

NSC Honors Four Chapters, Nine Safe Drivers

The National Awards Celebration was held during the 2013 National Safety Congress & Expo this week.

2014 NSC Set for San Diego

The National Safety Council's big annual conference will return to the Southern California city, which is planning to expand its convention center.

Could the Secret to Increasing Safety be Eliminating Complacency?

Mobility Platform “Mobideo” shows that by going digital, companies can increase safety.

Hazmat Chemical Jeopardizes Health of Hotel Residents

A San Francisco hotel reports 15 illnesses from an accidental release of bear repellent.

Government Shutdown to Halt Workplace Safety Investigations

Due to the recent government shutdown, investigations into workplace safety and discrimination come to a stop.

Due to Government Shutdown, Thousands of Aviation Safety Inspectors Furloughed

The Federal Aviation Administration announced the 3,000 furloughs after the Oct. 1 government shut down.

Halfway House Operator in Washington State Charged with $90,000 in Fraud

The operator of a Chehalis-based halfway house is accused of receiving $90,000 in workers’ compensation benefits.

Fall Protection Tops OSHA's FY2013 Violations

The top ten list announced Sept. 30 contains many familiar items, including Hazard Communication, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, and electrical general requirements.

NIOSH Opens Center Focused on Driving Safety

The agency's director, Dr. John Howard, said it is surveying long-haul truckers and hopes to develop national baseline estimates for driver demographics to aid FMCSA's regulatory efforts.

'Zero is the Right Answer,' O'Neill Declares

Speaking in an Oct. 1 keynote at the 2013 NSC conference, former Alcoa CEO Paul O'Neill explained why he's focused on worker safety throughout his exemplary career in private sector and government posts.

OSHA Cites Georgia Power Co. with $119,000 in violations

Plant Bowen receives 17 violations after an explosion.

Protective Apparel, Fall Protection Abound at NSC 2013

The vast expo hall in Chicago's McCormick Place was crowded during expo-only hours on Sept. 30 as the biggest U.S. safety trade show of the year got under way in earnest.

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