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USDA Enhances Food Safety Policies

Three new provisions require establishments to maintain recall procedures, to notify FSIS within 24 hours that a meat or poultry product that could harm consumers has been shipped into commerce, and to document each reassessment of their HACCP plans.

Study Highlights Benefits of Electric Speeds Limiters for Trucks

Speeding was a contributing factor in eight percent of all reported large truck crashes in 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Schneider National Buying 3,000 New Tractors

The carrier is replacing one-third of its fleet with tractors coming right off the production line this year at a rate of 75 per week. They will save fuel, cut emissions, and help drivers avoid rear-end collisions.



CPWR Maps Fatal Construction Falls

The two maps are part of the center's Campaign to Prevent Construction Falls.

Worker Beaten by Patient at Health Center, OSHA Issues $12K Fine

As a result of an investigation, which revealed that staff members at the facility had been assaulted numerous times, OSHA has cited the employer for a serious violation of the agency's "general duty clause" for failing to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious injury or death.

Amtrak Creates Emergency Management Department

Also responsible for corporate security strategy, the new department consolidates eight emergency management-related functions now located in various departments.

ISEA Growing, Poised for Strong 2012

The association's 2012 Executive Summit in San Antonio included a bullish economic report for this year and 2013.

Medicare Penalty Appears to Drive Hospital Infection Prevention Efforts

A majority of infection preventionists reported an increase in surveillance, education, and prevention efforts for health care-associated infections targeted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy.

HSE Gearing Up for 2012 Olympic Games

“When we think about the legacy of the Olympics, it will be great if we can say that as well as the social and sporting legacy, it also heralded a change in attitudes to health and safety," said Judith Hackitt, chair of Britain's Health and Safety Executive.

Worker Fatally Crushed in Equipment, Manufacturer Fined $210,000

The violations are failing to develop energy control procedures, provide machine guarding, and effectively train employees on recognizing hazardous energy and taking safety precautions.

Computer Use, Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss, Study Says

The new study reports a synergistic interaction between computer activities and moderate exercise in "protecting" the brain function in people over 70 years old.

Voting Under Way in State Farm Cause An Effect Contest

A student panel helped State Farm chooose 100 finalists from 3,000 submitted causes. The 40 winners will be announced May 22.

DuPont 'Dirty Work' Photo Contest Starts Today

Entries will be judged on a wide range of criteria from the use of the garment, creativity, safety, and how well the garments are portrayed in the photos.

Get Ready for Wildfire Season: NFPA Offers Home Safety Tips

“The unusually dry and windy weather at this time of year means that wildfires pose a greater threat to individual properties and neighborhoods across the U.S.,” said Michele Steinberg, NFPA’s Firewise Communities program manager.

BNSF Railway Salutes 2011 Employees of the Year

The Fort Worth, Texas-based company recognized Safety Employees of the Year, Achievement Award winners, and the Best of the Best leaders of teams that showed outstanding safety performance in 2011.

Delta Buys an Oil Refinery

During 2012, Trainer's production will reduce Delta's fuel costs by more than $100 million.

Toolkit Aids in Hiring Veterans

It includes definitions for military-connected talent: veterans, guard, reservists, spouses, and other supporting family members.

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