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The light sets have been recalled because they may pose a fire risk, according to Health Canada. (Health Canada photo)

Multiple Holiday Light Recalls Announced in Canada

One of the recalls announced Dec. 11 involves approximately 487,041 units of holiday lights that were sold at Walmart Canada retail stores across Canada earlier this year.

NRC Okays Vermont Yankee Emergency Plan Changes

There will not be a 10-mile emergency planning zone identified in Vermont Yankee's license, according to NRC's announcement.

Biggest Employment Sector in 2024? Health Care

Of the 9.3 million projected new service-sector jobs by 2024, 3.8 million will be added to the health care and social assistance major sector, which will overtake the state and local government major sector and the professional and business services major sector to become the largest overall.



OSHA Says Electronics Recycler Overexposes Workers to Lead

Echo Environmental Waverly LLC was fined $56,850.

AWS Roofing Cited for Fall Hazards

OSHA cited the company for one willful citation.

Dow, DuPont Outline Merger Game Plan

DuPont's Safety & Protection unit is going to be included in one of three independent, publicly traded companies that DowDuPont -- the combined company -- will create through tax-free spin-offs, assuming the merger is completed as the companies intend.

Busiest Facilities Reportedly Suffering Shortage of Air Traffic Controllers

A DOT assistant inspector general told a congressional subcommittee that the problem demands "urgent attention."

DOT to Require Electronic Logging Devices on Commercial Trucks, Buses

The adoption of the long-awaited final rule will improve roadway safety with new technology, according to the agency.

Major U.S. Airlines Ban Hoverboards

American, United, and Delta all announced Dec. 10 that they are banning the devices from their aircraft, USA Today reported.

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NTSB Issues Oversize Loads Safety Alert

"When transporting oversize loads, planning ahead is critical," NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart said. "Both carriers and permitting authorities need to do their part to ensure the safe transport of oversize loads."

FMCSA Proposes Rule to Require Commercial Truck Passengers to Use Seat Belts

The proposed rule would hold trucking companies and drivers responsible for passengers buckling up. According to the agency, 275 occupants of trucks killed in 2013 crashes were not wearing seat belts.

Logging Company Cited for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards

Ray Clearing Inc. has been fined more than $35,000 by OSHA.

Oregon OSHA will convene an expert panel to advise it on which PELs are most in need of updating, Administrator Michael Wood reported.

OR-OSHA's Chief Outlines PEL Update Plans

Administrator Michael Wood explained in Oregon OSHA's latest newsletter that the agency will encourage employers to consider more-protective limits and also will "tackle four to six of the most significant and outdated PELs on a state level."

Cal/OSHA Cites Hospital Chain, Well Services Company

The agency has cited Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in Vallejo, Calif., for exposing workers to injury and infection from used needles at a collection box for biomedical waste and also water well services company M&W Pumps, Inc. for failing to follow high-voltage safety orders.

Dollar Tree Settles OSHA Cases, Recalls Burn Relief Product

The settlement agreement with OSHA implements safeguards to protect workers at Dollar Tree stores nationwide from hazards associated with blocked emergency exits, obstructed access to exit routes, electrical equipment, and improper storage of materials. It commits Dollar Tree to pay $825,000 in penalties arising from 13 different inspections.

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