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California Legislator Files Superbug Tracking Bill

State Sen. Jerry Hill says his bill would set up the first system in the nation to track antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths.

NIOSH Director Marks Miner's Day

The day was established in 2009, with Dec. 6 chosen for the Monongah, W.Va., mining disaster, the worst loss of life in a single day in the history of U.S. mining: At least 362 coal miners died in the explosion on Dec. 6, 1907.

Nearly 2 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Recalled

National Steak and Poultry has recalled ready-to-eat chicken products due to a possible undercooking.



U.S. Driving Tops 2.4 Trillion Miles in First Nine Months of 2016

Gains were shown in nearly every state, according to a FHWA report.

NTSB Meeting on 2014 Freight Trains' Collision

The August 2014 collision of two Union Pacific Railroad freight trains in Hoxie, Ark., prompted the safety board to issue urgent safety recommendations to help ensure that electronic alertness devices ("alerters") work as intended on trains.

After clearing up the snow, make sure to check regularly on high risk areas to ensure there is no ice. Arguably, it may be more cost-efficient to invest a little more in maintenance than to have to manage a lawsuit.

Tips for Winter Safety and Reducing Liability

It is a good idea to check for leaks before there is snow and ice but, remember, water expands when it freezes and there is a chance of bursts once the winter season has come in. If there are areas with leaks, try to fix them as soon as possible.

Big Penalty Proposed Against USPS

The willful violations relate to the employer's failure to have an implemented, written bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan, including performing an exposure determination and offering exposed employees the Hepatitis B vaccine.

Study Finds Lower Blood Flow to Brain in Marijuana Users

"Open use of marijuana, through legalization, will reveal the wide range of marijuana's benefits and threats to human health. This study indicates troubling effects on the hippocampus that may be the harbingers of brain damage," said Dr. George Perry, editor in chief of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

OSHA Issues Recommended Practices for Construction OSH Programs

The recommended practices are flexible and can be adjusted to fit small and large construction companies handling short-term or multi-year projects, according to OSHA.

FMCSA Final Rule Establishes Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

The database will service as a repository for records of violations.

Cirque Du Soleil Co-founder's Son Dies in Accident Before Show

Olivier Rochette was struck by a lift and died from his injuries.

The Fisher Phillips forecast predicts President Trump probably will undo the controversial OSHA electronic reporting rule that isscheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2017.

What's Ahead for Safety and Health in 2017?

Donald Trump has bigger priorities than OSHA when he takes office in January 2017, but he has promised to reverse some of its 2016 actions.

Washington L&I Light Duty Program Tops 20,000

According to L&I, as of Nov. 29, more than 4,500 employers had used the program to offer light-duty jobs to help thousands of workers return to work as part of their recovery from a workplace injury or illness.

Chernobyl Reactor Shield's Move Completed

A ceremony in Chernobyl on Nov. 29 marked the successful conclusion of the sliding operation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced.

Assess your workplace environment and identify which momentary thermal hazards exist. Remember, it is very possible to have multiple thermal hazards. (Justin FR photo)

Not All Momentary Thermal Hazards Are Equal

One of the biggest mistakes made in the workplace is in believing that, because a garment is flame resistant, it must be safe for all hazards. This simply is not the case.

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