Top News


Huge Demand for Transportation Improvement Grants

The demand for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants is far above the funding available for them, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood said Nov. 15.

Animal Feed Processor Penalized Following Worker's Fatal Engulfment

The company was cited for 21 violations of workplace safety standards following the May 11 death of an employee who was fatally engulfed by cotton seed stored in a silo. Proposed penalties total $155,200.

Smoke-Free Workplaces Reduce Heart Attacks, Study Says

Research suggests that the incidence of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths was cut in half among Olmsted County, Minn., residents after a smoke-free ordinance took effect.



Limited Recall of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky

16-ounce jars with Best-If-Used-By dates of Aug. 3. 2012, and Aug. 4, 2012, and production codes of 1307004 and 1308004 are affected. They were distributed in 24 states and Washington, D.C., according to the FDA recall notice.

FMCSA: Fewer Fatal Truck Crashes in 2009

Since 2000, the fatal crash rate for large trucks has fallen 54.5 percent, according to FMCSA.

OSHA Releases New Educational Videos on Construction Hazards

The videos are based on real-life incidents and include detailed depictions of hazards and the safety measures that would have prevented these injuries and fatalities.

Gulf Spill Cleanup Moves to Restoration Phase

According to BP, at the height of the response to the oil spill, more than 48,000 responders were involved in capping the Macondo well, recovering oil, protecting the coastline, and rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife.

CDC Tool Tracks Antibiotic Use in Hospitals

Previously, the agency could track it in doctors' offices only.

Metal Finisher Fined $77,220 for Electrical, Health Deficiencies

Seven repeat safety and health violations include using PVC piping for compressed air throughout the facility, failing to secure or mount electrical outlets properly, and failing to guard live electrical parts of equipment.

Shale Gas Advisory Board Completes Final Report

The panel will send it to Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu. The report says industry “appears ready to agree to mandatory stricter disclosure” of all chemicals in fracturing fluids used on federal land.

In Unfit Men, Heavy Work May Increase Fatal Heart Disease Risk: Study

The results suggest that by maintaining good physical fitness, men who engage in heavy labor can avoid increased risk, and possibly even lower their risk of death from heart disease.

DOT Issues First-Ever Fine for Lengthy Tarmac Delays

American Eagle Airlines has been fined $900,000 for tarmac delays that took place at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in May. This is the first fine for a violation of DOT's rule, which sets a three-hour limit for tarmac delays on domestic flights.

Fight for Air Climbs Coming to City Near You?

Scheduled in early 2012 in some of the tallest downtown buildings in America, these competitive athletic events raise money for the American Lung Association.

U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Three Appeals of Health Care Reform Law

Lyle Denniston wrote on the SCOTUSblog that the court's allowing 5.5 hours for oral argument "appeared to be a modern record."

Rail Talks Trying to Avoid Nationwide Strike

The Dec. 6 end of the cooling off period triggered by the report of Presidential Emergency Board 243 is three weeks away.

Methyl Chloride Release at Plant Leads to $63,000 Fine

"Failing to follow process safety management procedures to reduce workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals is unacceptable," said Kathy Webb, OSHA's area director in North Aurora.

Former Pike River Chief Vows to Fight Charges

Pike River Coal Ltd and Peter Whittall, its former chief executive, face charges filed by the New Zealand Department of Labour over the deaths of 29 miners in an explosion last November.

Featured

Artificial Intelligence