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Trenching Hazards Pile Up $115,000 in Penalties for Ala. Contractor

"A trench can become a grave in seconds. Disregarding workers' safety by leaving them unprotected from potential cave-in and struck-by hazards is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," said Roberto Sanchez, OSHA's area director in Birmingham.

Sales of New Cookbook Aid Japan Relief Fund

"Global LT has always been an advocate of helping within the community and with organizations such as the American Red Cross to support those who cannot help themselves," said Kristin Lambert, global marketing manager.



National Window Safety Week is April 3-9

“Opening the top half of a double-hung window to let in a cool breeze and keeping the bottom closed can literally save a life," said Donna Stein-Harris, senior director of Safe Communities America for NSC.

Inavir is the lead product in a range of second-generation antivirals co-owned by Biota Scientific Management Pty, Ltd and Daiichi Sankyo.

Government Funds Development of Single Dose Flu Antiviral

The U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, BARDA, announced the $231 million, five-year contract on March 31.

Is Sneezing a Sign of a Cold or Allergies?

A runny or stuffy nose and non-stop sneezing can leave you feeling miserable, but is it a cold or are allergies taking a toll? Finding out whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or allergy is the first step to finding relief, according to allergist members of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

NJ Bearings Manufacturer Penalized $88,200

RBC-West Trenton was investigated under OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program, which focuses on industries with high injury and illness rates.

Sika Sarnafil Vice President Brian Whelan wrote that the Denver Art Museum reroofing job resembled a "high wire" act.

Boulder Roofer Honored for Doing Tough Job Safely

Black Roofing Inc. won first place in the Steep Slope category of Sika Sarnafil's annual Roofing Contractor Project of the Year competition for reroofing the Denver Art Museum.

AGC Names 2011 Construction Safety Grand Award Winner

URS Energy and Construction, part of San Francisco-based URS Corp., received the award during AGC's annual convention last week in Las Vegas.

Electrical, Combustible Dust Hazards Add Up to $83,400 in Fines for Volvo Aero

Specific violations cited by OSHA included workers being hoisted on the load hook of an overhead crane, an improperly designed combustible dust collection system, and a lack of personal protective equipment.

MSHA to Hold June Public Briefing on Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion

The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently announced that it will hold a briefing on June 29 to share with the public information gathered during the investigation of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va.

Lloyd's Posts $3.5B Profit for 2010

The British insurance market's CEO calls them "solid" results despite a year of significant claims from earthquakes and floods. He said new EU requirements for insurers on capital adequacy and risk management are an added challenge.

Tyson Foods Cited for LOTO, Respiratory Protection Hazards

The company faces penalties totaling $45,000 as a result of an OSHA inspection conducted in October 2010.

Drivers cannot be expected to know how much space is available before they cross, the American Trucking Associations said in its comments.

FMCSA Urged to Require Signs at Grade Crossings

The agency is accepting comments about its proposed rule until April 29. Commenters say some or all grade crossings should have signs posted to warn truckers how much room is available on the other side of the tracks.

Cal/OSHA Launches Heat Illness Prevention Training Program

The training will provide information about employers’ responsibilities under California’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard and will explain changes made to the regulation last August that are now in effect.

Donation Aids Fire Protection Engineering Education

The $150,000 pledge from UTC Fire & Security over five years will help the Worcester Polytechnic Institute build its new fire science research and education center.

FCC Set to Approve Air Hazard Warning Systems

The proposed rule would clear the way for aviation safety technology installed by OCAS Inc. that already has FAA approval. OCAS, a Norwegian firm, won approval earlier this month from the Swedish Transport Agency.

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