A container aboard the cargo ship caught fire Nov. 16, 2013, trapping 32 crew members and passengers. Norwegian helicopters were unable to rescue them, and the crew managed to extinguish the fire 13 hours after it erupted.
The first approval to manufacture seasonal influenza vaccine using cell-based technology in a U.S. facility "demonstrates the effectiveness of a multi-use approach to emergency preparedness," Director Robin Robinson, Ph.D., noted June 17.
Three cases announced in the past week involved temporary workers allegedly exposed to hazards or hurt on the job.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that NextGen is delivering promised efficiency for airlines and passengers in Houston.
Safety managers who download a free "Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers" guide will receive a sample of the company's SPF30 sunscreen.
OSHA issued citations to Acadian Fine Foods, LLC for allegedly exposing workers to dangerous carbon dioxide levels.
The Camarillo, Calif.-based company has released SAFER Mobile Response, a smartphone and tablet-supported app.
The new bulletin details two fatal incidents, a fall and a death caused by a falling object.
The European Transport Safety Council issued a report that found the country cut total deaths of road users by 37 percent from 2010 to 2013, making the most progress toward the EU target of halving these deaths by 2020.
An Illinois firm has recalled 1,878 pounts of smoked salmon for possible listeria contamination.
"Arguably it is one of the best pieces of legislation on the statute books, although we know it is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. It has protected millions of British workers and driven sharp reductions in incidents of occupational death, serious injury, and ill health," HSE Chair Judith Hackitt said.
During the meeting in Charleston, W.Va., the board also will provide an update on its investigation of the January 2014 Freedom Industries tank leak that contaminated the area's drinking water supply.
The agency awards the commonwealth of Virginia $3.4M in grants to develop re-employment strategies for transitioning veterans.
It recommends that workers on foot always wear high-visibility apparel that is appropriate for the job task and work environment.
The organization releases a set of recommendations to protect children from lead poisoning in developing countries.