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This photo from the final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board shows the Buncefield depot after the explosion. (Photo is © Chiltern Air Support)

Texas City and Buncefield: Will We Ever Learn?

These incidents evoked a paradigm shift in organizational behavior and influenced the creation and enforcement of new legislation to prevent similar situations from happening.

Reducing the hazards of working at height starts with the correct personal fall protection equipment, combined with the proper training, risk assessment, and safety culture required to form a complete fall protection safety system for both the work application and environment. (Honeywell Industrial Safety photo)

Working at Height: Fall Protection Safety Starts with the Correct Equipment

Tempting as it may seem in the “real world,” fall protection choices should never be influenced by convenience alone.

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Six Tips for Health Care Facilities and Labs to Ensure GHS Compliance

Flexible, lower-cost options enable printing durable, appropriately-sized GHS, HMIS, NFPA, or hybrid labels on demand for smaller “down-packed” chemical container labels.



The July 2014 explosion of a propane tank on a food truck in Philadelphia prompted passage of the new Washington state permit and inspection law.

Washington State's Food Truck Permit Law Now in Effect

Beginning June 21, 2016, food trucks in the state need to have a permit and inspection from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

NTSB Schedules Roundtable on Hazard Rail Shipments

The July 13 event is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with representatives from the railroad industry, railcar manufacturers and owners, and industry associations attending to discuss the progress of moving to a new and stronger rail tank car, the DOT 117.

FDA Wants More Data on Hand Sanitizers

"Today, consumers are using antiseptic rubs more frequently at home, work, school and in other public settings where the risk of infection is relatively low," said Dr. Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "These products provide a convenient alternative when hand washing with plain soap and water is unavailable, but it's our responsibility to determine whether these products are safe and effective so that consumers can be confident when using them on themselves and their families multiple times a day. To do that, we must fill the gaps in scientific data on certain active ingredients."

The Top 10 Misuses of Fall Protection Equipment

Craig Galecka, P.E., CSP, for LJB Inc., along with Shawn Smith, CSP, U.S. Navy, led an afternoon session at day two of the ASSE Safety 2016 show discussing fall protection. In classic Letterman-style, the duo organized the presentation into a top ten list, discussing the most common fall protection equipment misuses.

OSHA Hammers Ohio Auto Parts Manufacturer in Guarding Case

The agency has penalized Sunfield Inc., an auto parts manufacturer based in Hebron, Ohio, a total of $3,426,900 and cited it for 46 egregious willful, two willful, one repeated, and eight serious safety violations.

Dr. David Michaels outlined several regulatory initiatives still coming from OSHA during his final months as the the assistant secretary, during his June 28 plenary session speech at ASSE

OSHA Civil Penalties Rising in August

OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels on June 28 outlined several more regulatory initiatives he said it will address during his final months as the agency's chief.

Little Love for Some Atlanta Attractions

The city's daily newspaper reminded readers June 27 that Travel + Leisure panned seven of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions.

OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative Outlined at Safety 2016

Robert Lewellen and Scott DeBow, CSP/ARM, together discussed temporary workers in health and safety and the relationship the American Staffing Association has with OSHA.

Reducing Worker Exposure to Hydrocarbon Vapors in the Oil & Gas Industry

Wayne Vanderhoof led a discussion on protecting oil & gas workers in the onshore industry from getting exposed to tank hazards.

Change the Rules, #Safety2016 Keynoter Urges

Frans Johansson, author of "The Medici Effect" and founder of Medici Group, was the opening general session keynote speaker at ASSE's conference and expo.

NIOSH’s Howard: 'Plenty to Do' on Workplace Issues

NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard listed four key areas where the agency's working to have an impact and summed up his answer this way: "There's plenty to do."

Views from the Floor of Safety 2016 Day 1

The first day of exhibiting featured a number of diverse and innovative products.

Product Showcase

  • SECUPRO MARTEGO

    FOR HIGHEST DEMANDS. A cutting tool in which function and design go hand in hand. Meet the SECUPRO MARTEGO, our prize-winning squeeze-grip safety knife with fully automatic retractable blade for safety. • Ergonomically friendly trigger mechanism to engage the blade • Durable body made of aluminum • Safer alternative to fixed blade utility knives for general cutting tasks • 9 mm Cutting depth • Easy, tool free blade change Dimensions: L 6.10" L x 0.71" W x 1.91" H Weight: 3.70 oz Cutting Depth: 9 mm Read More

  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. Read More

  • Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

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