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North American Protective Clothing Market Growing Strongly

Recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan predicts it will reach $2.3 billion in 2017, rising at a compound annual rate of 7.2 percent.

New York Developer Exposes Workers to Lead and Fall Hazards

Upon receiving complaints about the working conditions of a demolition site, OSHA investigators found $44,000 worth of violations.

Ohio Company Fined $64,400 After OSHA Investigation

As part of the Site Specific Targeting Program, Scenic Wood Products was investigated for potential safety hazards.



Audit Approves MSHA's Implementation of UBB Recommendations

The Labor Department's inspector general found the agency had implemented 56 of them by Feb. 11, 2013, and is on track for the remaining 44 items.

Fire Inquest Verdicts Urge Sprinkler Retrofitting

The jury returned verdicts for each of six deaths involved in the Lakanal House high-rise residential fire in July 2009 in south London, citing conflicting advice from emergency call centers and renovations that left the structure more vulnerable to fires.

DHS Picks Seven Schools for Preparedness Initiative

"This is an important step in our work with the academic community to help campuses prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate crisis and emergency situations," Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said April 2.

Atlanta Trucking Company Shut Down by FMCSA

When the company failed to comply with request for its safety records, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put the brakes on the business.

Rust in Hyundai Sonatas may Cause a Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will investigate complaints that the frames on these vehicles have a rust problem.

Rescue Efforts Suspended at Tibetan Mine Disaster

Landslides threaten rescue efforts at a Chinese-owned mine in Tibet.

New York Welding Company Cited for Failure to Correct Previous Violations

Rothe Welding Inc. of Saugerties did not fix the violations they were cited for in January 2012.

DOL Grants $26 Million to Juvenile Offender Training

With these grants, nonprofit organizations can help offenders between 16 and 24 years old.

OSHA Releases Booklet for Responders Encountering Combustible Dust

It outlines best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said.

Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging EPA Pollution Rules

Lobbyists were denied a case before the Supreme Court to refute the EPA’s regulations of air pollution.

Exxon Mobil Cleaning Up Oil Spilt in Arkansas Suburb

The incident, considered a major oil spill by the EPA, caused 22 residents to be evacuated from their homes.

Stolen Storm Grates May Pose Road Hazard

Thieves across the country are stealing the covers to holes that are 10 or more feet deep, which can be dangerous for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Luxury Auto Companies Question Headlight Law

The 45-year-old headlight law limits headlights to only high-low settings, while some carmakers have more advanced ideas than that.

'Tactile Helmet' May Aid Firefighters

A two-year research project produced a prototype helmet that will be on display at this year's Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, England, April 3-7.

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