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BSEE Identifies Early Kick Detection to Prevent Loss of Well Control

Per Holand of Exprosoft presented the research at OESI’s Public Technology Assessment Program Forum.

Drone Advisory Committee Holds Second Meeting

Three draft tasking statements were reviewed by the committee.

The 2016 standard was written to be scalable to meet the needs of both large and small companies with varying levels of technology present in their machinery and processes.

ANSI/ASSE Z244.1 (2016): Bringing the Latest Practices to Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods

The 2016 standard was written to be scalable to meet the needs of both large and small companies with varying levels of technology present in their machinery and processes.



ANSI, NFPA, Allies Hail Standards Copyright Ruling

"The court's ruling means federal, state, and local agencies can continue to rely on not-for-profit SDOs to develop voluntary consensus standards at the highest level of excellence and at minimal cost to government," added Kathie Morgan, president of ASTM International.

This GAO photo shows examples of foods subject to fragmented federal oversight of food safety and quality.

GAO Backs National Food Safety Strategy

Its new report cites the 16 federal agencies involved in overseeing the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply.

FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug

Siliq will be used to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Trump Names Alexander Acosta as New Labor Secretary Nominee

Acosta is the dean of the Florida International University law school.

Frost & Sullivan Forecasts High Growth for Fall Protection in Western Europe

The company reported it expects wind energy, transportation, and utilities to experience higher growth than other PPE segments through 2021 as they increasingly adopt sophisticated products.

Motor Deaths in 2016 Estimated to be Highest in Nine Years

The data from the NSC represents the sharpest two-year climb in 53 years.

ADOT Sets Second Closure for South Mountain Freeway Construction

During the closures on successive weekends, crews are restriping lanes and setting nearly 4 miles of concrete barriers on both sites of a widened median, in order to create work zones.

MSHA to Award $1 Million for Mine Safety Education and Training

The Brookwood-Sago grants will honor 25 fallen Alabama and West Virginia miners.

According to OSHA

NATE UNITE 2017 Features Lots of Safety Topics for Wireless Infrastructure Professionals

Considered the industry's most comprehensive conference, the event taking place Feb. 27-March 2 at the Fort Worth Convention Center is heavy on safety topics.

New ISO Standard Set for LNG Ships

The standard will ensure LNG vessels can bunker in a safe and sustainable way.

Health Canada to Tighten Pesticide Personal Use Import Exemption

The current exemption refers to where the imported pesticide would be used, such as in and around the home, rather than the type of pest control product that can be imported, so it doesn't prevent Canadians from legally importing pest control products that either pose an unacceptable risk or that require special equipment and training to be used safely. It does not prohibit online purchases.

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