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Auto Company Failed to Protect Workers from Toxic Compounds: OSHA

Dent Wizard faces $51K in fines for safety failures.

Aqua Ohio Cited After Trench Collapse Leads to Death of Employee

OSHA has cited the utility company for failing to protect workers in trenches.

CDC: Better Water System Maintenance Needed to Prevent Legionnaires'

Prevalence of the disease is rising. In the past year, about 5,000 people were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease and more than 20 outbreaks were reported to CDC.



The benefits of chemical substitution go beyond safety, and a strong business case can be made that its benefits include productivity improvement, as demonstrated in a 2008 AIHA study.

TSCA Reform Bill Passed By Congress

The long-delayed bill overhauling the Toxic Substances Reform Act is heading to President Obama’s desk for his signature.

Donated Ambulances Headed from Omaha to Mexico

The city's donation included four ambulances, seven Hurst Extrication Tools, and several SCBAs. The donation was facilitated by the Omaha Sister Cities Association; Omaha works with six sister cities located in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

NTSB Sets Forum on Pilot Weather Reports

"We cannot control the weather, but we certainly can plan for it when we receive reports about conditions experienced by others along our intended route," said NTSB Member Robert Sumwalt, the forum's presiding board member.

"Using a seat belt is one of the safest, easiest, and smartest choices drivers and passengers can make before starting out on any road trip," said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling. "This rule further protects large truck occupants and will undoubtedly save more lives."

New Rule Says Passengers in Large Commercial Trucks Must Wear Seat Belts

"Using a seat belt is one of the safest, easiest, and smartest choices drivers and passengers can make before starting out on any road trip," said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling. "This rule further protects large truck occupants and will undoubtedly save more lives."

Dallas Hires New Fire-Rescue Chief

David Coatney is a U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Seattle. He was a police officer before switching to the fire service and during his career has worked in fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, training, emergency management, and homeland security.

Washington State Training Center Wins START Award

The site teaches at-risk high school juniors and seniors to make aerospace parts from blocks of titanium, aluminum, nylon, and phenolic resin.

OSHA intends to establish a SBREFA panel in October 2016 as it works to develop a comprehensive combustible dust standard for general industry.

Combustible Dust Standard Drawing Closer?

OSHA intends to establish a SBREFA panel in October 2016 as it works to develop a comprehensive combustible dust standard for general industry.

Health Canada Stops Issuing Conditional Registrations for Pesticides

"Our government is following through on a commitment made in January 2016 to stop issuing new conditional registrations for pesticides. Moving forward, Canadians can be reassured that all pesticide registration decisions will be made with a consistent and high level of scientific and public scrutiny," said Minister of Health Jane Philpott.

Mississippi Boat Manufacturer Cited

"Employers should not wait for an OSHA inspection to identify fire, explosion, and electric shock hazards as well as those associated with flammable and combustible chemicals in the workplace," said Eugene Stewart, OSHA's area director in the Jackson Office.

OSHA: Postal Facility Failed to Train Workers in Emergency Plans, Blocked Exits and Routes

The sorting facility also had inoperable fire doors, according to the agency.

FAA Posts Guidance on Oil and Gas Extraction at Airports

The advisory circular does not create new requirements, but instead describes how they apply to extraction at federally obligated airports.

OSHA Investigation at Georgia Nursery Reveals Deadly Workplace Hazards

Evergreen Nursery has been cited for 18 serious violations.

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