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Kenyan Railroad Wins IOSH Award

Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Ltd used a 5S approach to cut injuries to workers in its Nairobi production workshops by around 90 percent.

VPPPA Conference Well Under Way in Texas

Tuesday's agenda includes a Casino Night, several exhibitor product demos in the Exhibitor Product Theater, board of directors voting, morning and afternoon workshops, VPPPA regional networking meetings, and sessions on topics ranging from OSHA's National Emphasis Program on amputations and machine guarding to confined space rescue.

Product Theater at VPPPA31 Opens with JLG

JLG demonstrated its personal lift pods on the first big day of VPPPA31.



Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Dies in Stabbing, Son Arrested

Mark Costello was involved in an argument with his son at an Oklahoma City restaurant Sunday evening, the Oklahoman reports.

Truck Parking Shortage a Nationwide Concern

Nearly half of the state departments of transportation surveyed by DOT reported that truckers are forced to park on freeway interchange ramps and shoulders of highways, which creates a safety issue.

Pennsylvania Governor Pledges Action on Crude Oil Trains

Gov. Tom Wolf said a newly released report containing 27 recommendations "is important in helping my administration take the necessary steps."

Cornstarch can be easily ignited when dispersed in a dust cloud, as a June 2015 explosion during a Taiwan water park event showed.

Taiwan Water Park Explosion Sounds Alarm: NFPA

Colored powder events where cornstarch is the main ingredient aren't benign, a public affairs intern's post reminds us.

NIOSH Extends Respirator Certification Transition Period

The new rule allows NIOSH to extend the date until one year after the agency first approves a CCER model.

J.J. Keller Announces 2015 Safety Professional of the Year

"We commend this year's award winners for their remarkable commitment to safety improvement," said Rustin Keller, executive vice president and chief operating officer at J. J. Keller. "It's individuals like these who help American workers go home safely to their families each day."

Supermarket Chain Trying to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries for Employees

Hannaford Supermarkets was cited for failing to keep distribution centers free from recognized hazards likely to cause these types of injuries.

Driving in the U.S. Hits Historic High for 2015

Americans' driving has doubled this generation, according to a Federal Highway Administration report.

Hurricane Katrina aftermath in New Orleans.

Millions Download American Red Cross Apps

ARC's latest release is the Emergency App, which gives users access to customizable weather alerts, safety tips, and preparedness information for 14 different types of emergencies.

World Nuclear Association Hails Japanese Reactor's Restart

"The restart of Sendai unit 1 puts Japan on the road to recovery. Going forward, it is essential that the nuclear industry works harder at building better relationships with the public as well as improving our performance and future technology offerings," said Agneta Rising, the association's director general.

OSHA Panel to Hold Monthly Meetings on Temporary Workers

The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health's Temporary Workers Work Group will work to develop recommendations for best practices.

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