The program encourages and supports earning credentials for IH professionals.
The 363-64 vote on Nov. 5 passed "a much-needed shot in the arm" for U.S. infrastructure and the economy, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., said.
A new support initiative encourages civilians to learn how they can assist their local departments. Kidde will donate 1,000 smoke alarms to selected fire departments along country music star Craig Morgan's 2016 tour.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board urged OSHA and EPA to address regulatory gaps in safety oversight of petroleum storage facilities.
The estimates are low because many workers affected by pesticides do not seek medical care.
The plane caught fire while taxiing at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The U.S. government plans to fine the company for the way it handled airbag recalls.
A midair heat flash from Metrojet Flight 9268 was detected by a U.S. military satellite before the plane crashed.
The ship went missing on Oct. 1 during Hurricane Joaquin.
Dozens of Chipotle locations have been closed due to an E. Coli outbreak in Washington and Oregon.
Eight-story building in Manhattan partially collapses killing one and trapping another.
Remember, workers are at increased risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they have health problems such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
If the environment is hazardous, explosion-proof or intrinsically safe ventilation equipment must be used to protect workers.
Proposed changes have been submitted for both the ANSI/ISEA 105 Hand Protection Selection Criteria and the EN 388 European regulatory standard for protective gloves. Everyone involved in the design, development, and specification of cut-resistant apparel and PPE needs to understand the impact of these changes on their selection and purchasing decisions.
It is imperative to get the adequate training, to select the proper equipment, and to practice entering, exiting, and performing simulated rescues.