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Best practices include completing documented equipment inspections on schedule and consistently performing detailed cleaning of equipment.

Elements of a Quality Maintenance Program

Best practices include completing documented equipment inspections on schedule and consistently performing detailed cleaning of equipment.

While there are many types of industrial vacuum cleaners, there are two main types, air powered or electric powered. If working in an environment where reducing the risk of explosions is a factor, then select an air powered unit.

Three Steps to Safely Collect Combustible Dust in Any Environment

If you are working in a classified environment and your vacuum is not NRTL-certified, you can be fined and, more importantly, you are risking your facility’s safety every day.

Welders need head-to-toe protection on the job, from welding helmets and protective apparel, as well as steel-toed boots.

Ensuring Full Protection

Welding processes require the use of head-to-toe protective gear, from head and face protection to steel-toed boots, as well as ventilation.



Decking the Halls with Preparedness

"These gift ideas provide a great starting point for being prepared for an emergency or disaster," said FEMA Region V Acting Regional Administrator Janet Odeshoo.

NETS and NHTSA remind us that wearing seat belts while traveling this week is essential.

Take Heed of Holiday Driving Tips

Buckle up, eliminate distractions, and drive sober, the Florida Highway Patrol reminds us.

FRA Issues Roadway Worker Authority Limits Advisory

It is intended to protect rail employees working on active tracks, or right-of-ways, under the supervision of a dispatcher.

Space Station's Crew Getting Turkey for Thanksgiving

A NASA blog revealed the menu: irradiated smoked turkey, thermostabilized candied yams, freeze-dried green beans and mushrooms, freeze-dried cornbread dressing, and thermostabilized cherry-blueberry cobbler for dessert.

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U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Hits New Low

Cigarette smoking, the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, according to CDC.

As of Nov. 21, 2014, 63 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 10 states, according to CDC.

CDC Issues Warning About Bean Sprouts Linked to Salmonella

Wonton Foods, Inc. has verbally agreed to voluntarily stop the production and sale of its bean sprouts. It is cooperating with public health and agriculture officials and has reported that its last shipment of bean sprouts was made on Nov.18.

The FDNY program allows fire chiefs to access a list of buildings in their districts that are at highest risk of experiencing a fire that day.

NYC Agency Publishes Hazard Mitigation Guide

The city's Office of Emergency Management launched a "Reduce Your Risk" campaign on Nov. 21 and released NYC's Risk Landscape: A Guide to Hazard Mitigation.

London Tube Fire Started By Electrical Fault, Brigade Reports

The London Fire Brigade reported 35 firefighters and officers responded to the fire, which damaged a small section of the front carriage of a train on platform 6 and a section of track. There were no injuries.

National Safety Council Announces Support of NHTSA Administrator Nomination

The NSC sent out a message showing their support for Mark Rosekind.

Red Cross Offers Holiday Promotions for Workplace Training and Product Discounts

The American Red Cross announced three holiday promotions and product discounts for corporate and organization worksite training programs.

One Fatality in Gulf Platform Explosion

The operator, Houston-based Fieldwood Energy, reported three other workers were hurt in the Nov. 20 explosion and are being treated at an on-shore medical facility.

Fire Sparks OSHA Investigation

Soldream Inc. faces more than $59,000 in proposed fines for multiple safety and health violations.

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