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Training Temporary Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry at the National Level

Rick Ingram of BP discussed the origins of STEPS and how the organization helps bring temporary workers up to speed.

Drive Safely Work Week 2015 Materials Now Available

This year marks NETS' 19th year producing the campaign during the first full week in October (Oct. 5-9, 2015). The materials are undated and can be used any time during the year.



The Georgia World Congress Center is the site of ASSE

NSC 2015 Gets Rolling

Monday's opening session, 6.5 hours of expo time, and three NSC Learning Lab sessions in the expo hall are among the #NSCexpo highlights.

FBI, Interpol Working More Closely Against Terrorism and Cybercrime

The announcement came Sept. 23 after a high-level meeting between FBI Director James Comey and Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock in Lyon, France.

Busting the Myths of Combustible Dust

Jason Reason of Lewellyn Technology dispelled some of the biggest myths in combustible dust safety.

$2 Million in Emergency Relief Available for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Wildfires

The DOT announced the money is available after the wildfires in northern California.

L&I Fines General Contractor in Fatal Bridge Fall

Joe Arrants fell approximately 60 feet to the dock below; Kiewit/General/Manson, a joint venture, was cited for five serious safety violations with penalties totaling $14,400.

Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.

If a Fire Starts in Your Home, Are You Prepared?

Remember, having an escape plan is the first step to fire safety and being prepared in the event of an emergency.

Halliburton Pays Nearly $18.3 million in Overtime

The money will go to more than 1,000 employees nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor announced.

Large Fine Assessed Against Aluminum Services Company

The willful citation involved electrical equipment with damaged parts; there were damaged and malfunctioning pendant control boxes for a crane, damaged slings not removed from service, unguarded metal saws, unguarded floor openings, and a lack of machine guarding and confined space training, according to OSHA.

The OIG audit will examine how the FAA mitigates the risk of commercial pilots

DOT Inspector General Opens Audit of Airline Flight Decks' Safety

The audit will examine how FAA mitigates the risk of intentional pilot actions.

Amputation and Other Injuries Preventable at Chicken Facilities: OSHA

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. faces $46,825 in fines after an OSHA inspection in West Virginia.

Martin Foundry Co. Cited for Workplace Lead Exposures

A judge issued a contempt order, forcing the Kansas City, Mo., company's owner to allow an OSHA inspection.

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