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OSHA Blasts W.Va. Welding Firm for 25 Safety Violations

"Workers at this welding shop are left vulnerable to hazards that could cause serious injuries or even death," said Prentice Cline, director of OSHA's Charleston Area Office.

Honeywell's 3Q Sales: $9.3 Billion

Earnings per share of $1.10 are 45 percent above 76 cents a year earlier. Sales rose by 14 percent for the company as a whole and also for the Automation and Control Solutions segment.

Supermarket Chain Faces Heavy Fines

Thirty violations and $589,200 in proposed fines against DeMoulas Supermarkets Inc. stem mainly from "recurring fall and laceration hazards" and from "improperly responding to a worker's serious injury," according to OSHA.



ASHRAE Mourns Immediate Past President

Lynn G. Bellenger, who served during 2010-11 and was the first woman president in the society's 116-year history, died Oct. 19.

Social Media Plays Role in Employee Engagement, Study Says

The paper describes the appeal and use of electronic gamification: a technology-based approach that uses elements of social game design for solving business problems, inspiring new product sales, and improving customer service.

$147,840 in Fines Issued to Steel Firm for Unsafe Crane Operations

OSHA issued the company a willful safety violation for failing to remove a crane from service that required necessary repairs before resuming crane operations.

Motorcycle Sales Rising Once More

Harley-Davidson Inc. reported its sales of new motorcycles climbed by 5.1 percent worldwide during the third quarter of 2011 from a year earlier, with a 5.4 percent increase in the United States leading the way.

FDNY Honors Fire Prevention Staffers

Nineteen members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention were recognized as inspectors of the year during an Oct. 13 ceremony.

United Airlines Detroit Center Earns VPP Star

When the airline's Detroit Customer Contact Center received the Star Award from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Oct. 11, MIOSHA said this was the first United Airlines facility in any state to qualify for it.

Ontario Labor Ministry Launches PPE, Mine Ventilation Blitzes

Mine inspectors are checking underground mines with large fleets of diesel equipment, while the PPE blitz targets health care workplaces, among others.

Buy Quiet Workshop Set for Nov. 9-10

The NIOSH event in Cincinnati is intended to encourage greater use of engineering noise controls by construction and manufacturing employers.

Grainger Posts Record 3Q, Raises Earnings Guidance

The giant distributor reported $2.1 billion in sales for the quarter, 11 percent better than a year earlier. Heavy manufacturing led U.S. sales 7 percent higher.

ISEA Releases New Fall Protection Guidance Documents

Prepared by manufacturers in the ISEA Fall Protection Group, the use and selection guide describes the process of developing a corporate fall protection program and explains the components of fall protection systems.

A+A Sets New Attendance Record

More than 60,000 trade visitors toured the exhibit halls at the Dusseldorf fair grounds during the Oct. 18-21 trade fair. Exhibit square footage also is up 12 percent for the National Safety Council's Congress & Expo two weeks from now.

Hexavalent Chromium Hazards Lead to Manufacturer's $90,000 Fine

Seventeen serious safety and health violations were cited. Those related to hexavalent chromium include failing to prevent exposure beyond OSHA's authorized limits and not developing a plan to limit exposure.

EPA's Reporting Requirements for H2S Now in Effect

Lifting the administrative stay for the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act section 313 toxic chemical release reporting requirements means affected industries' first reports will be due July 1, 2013.

Construction Approval Process Fully Online in NYC

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the new NYC Development Hub simplifies the way building plans are received and reviewed, speeding job creation “without sacrificing public safety.”

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