The BOEMRE panel released its report Sept. 14, dedicating it to the 11 workers killed in the explosion and praising rescue work by nearby vessels and crews that helped 115 survivors evacuate safely.
This plan applies to establishments in the targeted industries with 20 or more workers; earlier versions applied only to establishments with 40 or more.
Commuting pain is reflected globally as 69 percent of those surveyed indicated that traffic has negatively affected their health in some way. Some 42 percent of respondents globally reported increased stress and 35 percent reported increased anger.
The researchers note that brain imaging studies have consistently revealed objective evidence of favorable effects of exercise on human brain integrity.
OSHA said Bostik Inc., an adhesives manufacturer, did not follow proper process safety management procedures for handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals -- acetone, in this case.
Keith Laymon used his cell phone for 69 calls or text messages in the 24 hours prior to the March 26, 2010, crash in which his tractor-trailer his a 15-passenger van near Munfordville, Ky.
It aims to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes within the next five years through healthy choices and "ABCS": Aspirin for people at risk, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, Smoking cessation.
GE and ARCA Inc. announced Sept. 9 that the UNTHA Recycling Technology system was ready to crunch its first refrigerator. It will recover about 95 percent of the insulating foam, plus high-quality plastics, aluminum, copper, and steel.
An ATSDR analysis identified 10 incidents during 2006-2010 in six states. Nine people died and four law enforcement officers -- none of whom was wearing PPE when exposed -- were injured.
The State Administration of Work Safety said the inspection program was begun because of the Bohai Bay oil spills that began in June. ConocoPhillips has agreed to create a fund to compensate victims of the spills.
Dr. Thomas Muschter most recently was R&D director for MSA's International business segment. He repleaces Ronald N. Herring, who on Nov. 1 will assume the role of president of MSA International, Western Europe Zone and Middle Eurasia Zone.
Two willful violations involve failing to train employees in the use of powered industrial trucks and causing a potential electrocution hazard by providing damaged extension cord sets to be used in wet locations without ground fault circuit interruption protection.
Workplace violence is a serious recognized occupational hazard, ranking among the top four causes of death in workplaces during the past 15 years.
An increased rate in the use of marijuana seems to be one of the prime factors in the overall rise in illicit drug use.
The U.S. Postal Service has withdrawn a rule that would have set new limits on outbound mailing of lithium batteries to international, or APO, FPO or DPO locations to await action by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel.
Rahm Emanuel also announced the first maternity leave policy for non-represented employees on Sept. 7.
Communications and interoperability for emergency responders, high-rise building safety, and emergency preparedness have improved as "a direct outgrowth of 9/11, and each is central to that event's legacy of safety," NFPA Journal Staff Writer Fred Durso Jr. reports.