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Auto Insulation Manufacturer Faces Penalties Following Worker's Injury

The Ohio company has been cited for willful violations of machine safety procedures.

African-American Death Rate Drops 25 Percent

A new CDC report shows a decline from 1999 to 2015.

NSC to Walk Through Injury Facts Report

The council says Americans are more vulnerable to accidental deaths than ever before.



Parent Education Encouraged During Prom Season

The National Safety Council says distraction is a top issue for teen drivers.

OSHA's Beryllium Rule Under OIRA Review

OSHA issued it Jan. 6, 2017, aiming to reduce an estimated 62,000 workers' exposure to beryllium -- exposures that can cause lung diseases -- and setting it to take effect in 60 days. But the effective date was delayed.

WHO to Start Pilot Prequalification of Biosimilars for Cancer Treatment

"Innovator biotherapeutic products are often too expensive for many countries, so biosimilars are a good opportunity to expand access and support countries to regulate and use these medicines," said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, WHO's assistant director general for Health Systems and Innovation.

New Director Tapped for DOE Nanotechnology Center

"We are extremely pleased to have Andreas join CINT as center director and in the Experimental Physical Sciences Directorate at Los Alamos as group leader of the CINT technical organization. He brings a wealth of scientific and leadership experience to his role, and we look forward to having him on board," said Mary Hockaday, associate director of Experimental Physical Sciences.

FAA Conducting Drone Research at DFW International

The administration is conducting research on drone detection systems.

CSB's Top Torrance Recommendation Concerns Variances

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board's final report on the February 2015 explosion at the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, Calif., also recommends that the company require identification of all safety critical equipment and consequences of failure for each mode of operation, and also ensure safety critical devices can successfully function when needed.

AIHA Works with OSHA to Promote National Safety Stand-Down

The promotion is happening during Safe and Sound Week.

The impairment argument is incredibly complex. Many employers use the term in workplace drug and alcohol policies but this may not be the most prudent choice as marijuana impairment cannot necessarily be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

California Proposes Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Regs

CDPH is proposing each label include a listing of all ingredients in descending order; the amount of sugar, sodium, and fat per serving; and a cannabis product symbol. The proposal will prohibit labels from making any claims of health or other physical benefit.

CDC Working to Maintain Yellow Fever Vaccine Supply

The virus is still found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa and remains a very rare cause of illness in U.S. travelers, according to CDC.

MSHA Raises Awareness after Five Lone-Worker Fatalities in Three Months

The agency is reaching out to those who work alone.

OSHA Looking for Potential Education Centers

The administration is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations interested in providing occupational safety and health classes.

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Norwegian Accident Board Still Probing 2016 Helicopter Crash

All 13 crew and passengers aboard the Airbus Super Puma died April 29, 2016, when the main rotor detached without warning. It crashed while en route from a North Sea platform. Both Norwegian and UK authorities have grounded this type of helicopter since the crash.

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