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DARPA Testing Robotic Helicopter Landing Gear

"Having the ability to land on and take off from angled, irregular, and moving surfaces would greatly expand the effectiveness of helicopters across many military and national security missions," according to DARPA.

NIST Forming New Community Resilience Panel

Its formation is part of the institute's effort to reduce the damage natural, technological, and human-caused hazards inflict on U.S. communities.

Safety and Reliability in High Mast, Light Tower and Area Lighting

When illuminating a work area, sporting complex, roadway, or any populated area, safety and reliability are of the utmost importance. Without proper illumination, risk for accidents and injury is increased. Power outages, mechanical or equipment failure, or acts of nature can introduce unwanted hazards into the environment. Advances in LED technology have solutions that address these safety issues.



Fire Emergency Declared in Two California Counties

With the Valley Fire quickly growing to 40,000 acres Sunday and mandatory evacuations under way, Gov. Brown declared a state of emergency in Lake and Napa counties.

>"Hazmat special permits keep commerce moving while ensuring compliance with critical transportation safety requirements," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "This rule makes the process for reviewing and approving these special permits easier and more efficient."

PHMSA Clarifies Hazmat Special Permits Process

The new procedures will shorten application processing times, the agency promises.

Food Processing Plant Cited for Exposing Worker to Ammonia

Reser’s Fine Foods was cited for 13 serious safety and health violations

Employees of Electroplating Company Exposed to Chemical Hazards

Employees of Plainville Plating Co. Inc. were also exposed to mechanical hazards.

Preliminary Report of Cincinnati LODD Released

Fire Apparatus Operator Daryl Gordon fell down an elevator shaft March 26 while searching for people trapped inside a burning apartment building.

SeminarFest 2016 Gives Professionals Room to Grow

The ASSE conference will take place in Las Vegas on Feb. 5-11, 2016.

Two new rules from FDA are intended to make production of both human and animal foods safer.

FDA Finalizes Preventive Controls Rules, Meant to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses

The two rules are “the first step in putting greater emphasis on the prevention of foodborne illness, holding imported food to the same food safety standard as domestically produced food, and developing a nationally integrated food safety system in partnership with state and local authorities,” according to the agency.

Howard Reappointed as NIOSH Director

Mark this down as great news for the entire EH&S community: Dr. John Howard has been reappointed director of the federal government's safety and health research agency.

Surgeon General Issues a Call to Action on Walking

The announcement discusses the benefits of walking while also addressing limitations for some civilians.

Cavco Industries Cited for Construction Debris, Fall Hazards

OSHA cited the homebuilding company for 15 serious violations.

Construction Contractors Cited for Willful Violations

OSHA cited two contractors for a total of four violations.

Panama Canal Expansion 93 Percent Complete

After water seepage was found in the new Pacific Locks, the agency is now awaiting a report from the main contractor for the expansion project, GUPC, after detailed root cause inspections.

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