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NTSB Considering Trinity II Accident Report April 9

Four workers died in September 2011 when the crew abandoned the listing liftboat in the Bay of Campeche after one of its legs buckled during a raging tropical storm.

Pennsylvania Chemical Distributor Receives 14 Violations

After a September 2012 investigation, Brenntag Northeast Inc. received more than $64,000 worth of violations.

Some Positives in 2012 Best Places to Work Rankings

Scores rose for most of the federal agencies involved with safety and health – including NTSB, the National Institutes of Health, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the National Nuclear Security Administration, FAA, and CDC.



Lost Virus Vial Likely Destroyed, University President Says

The virus in the missing vial is Guanarito, and the UTMB president's letter claims it represents "no appreciable public health risk."

Canada's Finance Minister Announces 'Building Canada' Plan

Minister Jim Flaherty said the plan includes a $53 billion commitment to infrastructure projects starting in 2014.

Bigger Ships = Much Bigger Salvage Costs

A new Lloyd's of London report points out that two of the most expensive salvage jobs to date are the Costa Concordia, which has not yet been moved, and the M/V Rena, which broke up while stranded on a New Zealand reef.

FDA Approves Botulism Countermeasure

CDC began developing Botulism Antitoxin Heptavalent about 10 years ago, and it became one of the first medical countermeasures approved for advanced development and procurement under Project BioShield, in 2006.

FDA Proposes More Oversight of AEDs

Manufacturers will be required to submit premarket approval applications. The proposed order is necessary because adverse event reports more than doubled from 2005 to 2010 and continue to rise, according to the agency.

Report Shows Hospital Safety Needs Work

A study of 2,031 hospitals nationwide shows there is cause for concern when it comes to safety.

New Jersey Company Receives 39 Citations for Safety Hazards

With proposed fines totaling $164,700, New Jersey-based Brite Services Inc. was investigated by OSHA after employees claimed that the company prevented them from leaving the building during an emergency.

Coast Guard Mandating Worker ID Readers for High-Risk Vessels, Facilities

The agency's NPRM says 38 vessels and 532 facilities are affected by its proposed rule.

NIST Tests Find Few Green Lasers Meet Federal Regulations

Laura Ost reports nearly 90 percent of the 122 tested green hand-held lasers and 44 percent of red ones were out of compliance.

New Oil Rig Enables Safer, Deeper Drilling

The LOC-440 is an onshore rig with a low carbon footprint and is capable of drilling to a depth of about 5,000 meters.

OSHA and Steel Groups Renew Alliance to Protect Workers

Since, 2008, OSHA and two Pennsylvania steel worker groups have provided safety training and resources.

Mississippi VA Hospital Investigated for Improper Care Allegations

Five whistleblowers have come forward since 2009 alleging carelessness by hospital staff at the Jacksonville VA Hospital.

More Pressure Venting Improvements to Be Required for Some Nuclear Plants

A new NRC memorandum to its technical staff calls for enhancing a March 2012 order requiring hardened venting systems at 31 boiling water reactors with Mark I and Mark II containments, considered more vulnerable to a Fukushima Daiichi-type accident.

AIHA Spells Out Silica Competent Person Skill Set

The new white paper from the AIHA Construction Committee's Silica Competent Person Subgroup will help construction companies use the approach OSHA recommends.

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