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Smart crossing systems are adopting the latest in CCTV surveillance and image processing technology to visually inspect boom gate conditions, identify trapped objects, and monitor objects’ movements in real time. (Moxa, Inc. photo)

How to Make Railroad Crossings Safer and Smarter

Smart crossing systems are adopting the latest in CCTV surveillance and image processing technology to visually inspect boom gate conditions, identify trapped objects, and monitor objects' movements in real time.

The fabric and fabric system needs in diverse climates can be very different. Workers in cold, northern climates may need insulated products for their daily work, whereas southern climates may dictate a single layer. (Westex by Milliken photo)

Beyond Compliance: Specifying Reliable Flame Resistant Workwear

Know what you are truly buying: The AR/FR fabric in workwear is the single largest factor in determining the garment's protection level, comfort, and overall value.

Qualified vs. Non-Qualified

This topic is still one of the most frequent questions I receive while traveling the country speaking on NFPA 70E and Electrical Safety. Since the 2004 NFPA 70E, we began to see employers emphasizing adherence to the requirements of the 70E standard.



OSHA Revises Requirements for Outreach Training Program Instructors

Revised requirements will go into effect on April 1, 2017.

IEEE, American Welding Society Searching for New Executive Directors

Both of these large organizations announced last week that their current EDs have decided to retire soon.

WHO Publishes First List of Bacteria Where New Antibiotics 'Urgently Needed'

"Antibiotic resistance is growing, and we are fast running out of treatment options. If we leave it to market forces alone, the new antibiotics we most urgently need are not going to be developed in time," said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, WHO's assistant director-general for Health Systems and Innovation.

OSHA Renews Partnership with Alllied Construction Industries

The trade association represents more than 500 companies.

ASTM F23 Committee Agrees to Remove ASTM F2302

The ASTM F2302 standard, Standard Performance Specification for Labeling Protective Clothing as Heat and Flame Resistant, has been withdrawn until such a time as the standard could ensure no unsafe products would meet minimum requirements. However, Mary Mikolajewski, staff manager for Committee F23, said the standard was administratively withdrawn.

Congress Moving Bill to Repeal 2016 Recordkeeping Rule

The hearing is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Eastern time Feb. 27 and will concern H.J. Res 83 to disapprove the OSHA rule and also H.R. 998, called the SCRUB Act.

Oregon OSHA Adopting Pesticide Rules

The agency will re-convene its Small Agricultural Employer Advisory Committee this year to further review how to best protect farm labor housing occupants from pesticides.

WISHA Touts New Safety Apps

"We hope all employers will give these apps a try," said Jenifer Jellison, program manager for the SHIP grant program. "They're convenient, easy to use in the workplace, and offer a great new way to prevent injuries and reinforce safe work practices."

Bill Filed to Create Texas Amber Alerts for Chemical Emergencies

An example of an incident where the alerts could have assisted the public was the methyl mercaptan gas release that killed three operators and a shift supervisor at the DuPont La Porte, Texas, facility on Nov. 15, 2014.

Sheriff's Deputy Wins 2017 Hearing Loss Prevention Award

The 2017 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award™ honors those that have contributed to the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus through effective practices or innovations directed to those who are exposed to noise at work.

NIOSH Director Denies Sixth Petition to Add Autoimmune Diseases to WTC List

Five previous petitions requested the addition of autoimmune diseases. Dr. John Howard, administrator of the WTC Health Program and NIOSH director, determined that the new petition did not provide additional evidence of a causal relationship between 9/11 exposures and autoimmune diseases.

After the uncontrolled movement and derailment of five cars on Oct. 29, 2015, CP took measures to eliminate trespassing at the location. (TSB photo)

Derailed Cars Moved Because of Human Intervention, TSB Finds

The agency reported that in Canada between 2006 and 2015, 397 occurrences involving uncontrolled movements of rolling stock or equipment were reported to the TSB, and about 8 percent of them were caused by human intervention.

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