Top Stories


OSHA Inspectors Spot Workers in 'Clear and Present Danger'

The roofing contractor has a history of similar violations and faces $72,800 in fines, according to the agency.

NIOSH Requests Technical Review of Draft Skin Notation Profiles

NIOSH has asked reviewers to consider whether the skin notation profiles clearly outline the systemic health hazards, direct health hazards, and allergic response health hazards associated with exposures of the skin to each chemical.

The NFPA 96 committee in May 2015 will consider adding language to the standard

NFPA Tackling Food Trucks' Fire Safety

The NFPA 96 technical committee is reviewing language this month that could be included in that standard’s 2017 edition, according to an NFPA Journal article.



NOAA Installations to Boost Shipping Safety in Louisiana

Physical Oceanographic Real Time Systems were installed this week in Morgan City and Port Fourchon. They will provide real-time water level information and other data to mariners.

U.S. Aqua Vac Cited in Diver's Death, Penalized $223,454

The company was cited for similar failures in 2009 that caused another death, according to OSHA.

National Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting Next Month

Its meeting will include a report from the Vaccine Confidence Working Group with recommendations for measuring and evaluating how confidence in vaccines affects the optimal use of recommended childhood vaccines in the United States.

An ANSI member association

ANSI Members Mark Building Safety Month

The American Wood Council released a guide on deck safety to encourage compliance with the latest building codes.

Project to Develop Hazard Assessment of Lithium Ion Batteries in Energy Storage Systems

The foundation seeks a project contractor to develop a hazard assessment of the usage of lithium ion batteries in these systems, with the project being part of a larger initiative to develop safe installation practices, fire protection guidance, and appropriate emergency response tactics.

NIOSH Study Confirms Firefighters' Higher Cancer Risk

"California has the largest statewide cancer registry in the country," NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, M.D., said. "This focused study generates novel findings for firefighters of various race and ethnicities and strengthens the body of evidence to support the association between firefighting and several specific cancers."

Pennnsylvania Manufacturer in OSHA's Crosshairs Again

"William Lloyd and Lloyd Industries are serial violators of OSHA safety standards, and their workers have paid the price," Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels said May 11. "For 15 years, they have repeatedly put their employees at risk of serious injuries. This must stop now."

The public has 45 additional days to file comments about the BSEE proposed rule affecting offshore oil and gas operations.

BSEE Chief Says Most-Serious Offshore Incidents Declining

He spoke at last week's Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, where BSEE launched SafeOCS, an Outer Continental Shelf near-miss reporting system.

This photo taken in Delhi, Iowa, on July 27, 2010, by FEMA

FEMA Encouraging Dam Safety Awareness on May 31

Since 1998, the number of high hazard-potential dams has increased from 9,281 to more than 14,700, according to the 2013 update of the National Inventory of Dams.

FRA Loans to Spur Upgrades at Biggest Commuter Railroads

"PTC is the backbone of the next generation of rail safety, and we are committed to its full deployment and implementation," said Acting Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg. "There are 166 million rides taken on LIRR and Metro-North annually. Installing PTC will further ensure the safety of employees and passengers alike."

Grant to Help Workers Hurt by Coal Industry Decline

The $7.5 million in funding will help workers prepare for jobs with high-wage employers.

DHC Contracting Knowingly Put Workers at Risk of Trench Collapse Hazards

An OSHA inspection resulted in proposed penalties of $57,900.

Product Showcase

  • EMSL Analytical, Inc. - Air Sampling Supplies & Testing Labs

    EMSL Analytical, Inc. operates laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for Asbestos, Mold, Silica, Lead & Metals, Bacteria, Legionella, USP , Combustion By-Products, VOC’s, Radon, PCB’s, Formaldehyde, METH/Fentanyl, Identification of Dust & Unknowns. Sampling Pumps, Cassettes, Media & Supplies available. Reach us at 1-800.220.3675 Read More

  • Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

Featured

Artificial Intelligence

Webinars