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OSHA Cites Nebraska Company for Amputation Hazards

The agency cites Bioiberica Nebraska for exposing workers to amputation and other hazards.

Missouri Company Recalls Beef Products

Fruitland American Meat has recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of meat for possibly risky materials.

The striking Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, spans the Trinity River and connects downtown Dallas with West Dallas.

Safety 2015 Bound for Dallas

The city's downtown has much more to offer visitors than the Sixth Floor Museum.



Preventing Falls Starts with Training

"Once they understand the risk, they'll be more supportive of your solution," a presenter said during a Safety 2014 educational session about fall protection.

Final Silica Standard Expected in 2016

OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said work on the proposed crystalline silica standard is "actually moving quite well" and he expects it to be finalized in 2016.

Safety 2014 Session on Temp Worker Safety Brings Up Many Issues

Participants in a Safety 2014 breakout session discussed many issues, from training to disciplinary action and background checks, involved in employing temporary manufacturing workers.

Unlocking the Potential of Big Data

At Safety 2014, attendees learned what the new era of big data means for safety professionals.

Answering Your Questions about Dust Testing

The collection and testing of dust samples is a long-established practice used by industrial safety and hygiene professionals to make informed dust collection decisions.

How Safe is Your Dust Collector?

Take this quiz and see how many of the top 10 safety practices you are following.

ASSE Foundation's Silent Auction Taking Off

Bids on two of the offerings topped $1,300 early on June 10.

Success: The Enemy of Safety?

Safety 2014's opening general session on Tuesday features Dr. Sidney Dekker, who discusses how success can be the enemy of safety.

SPY Award Presented to Indian Safety Manager

Krisha Nirmalya Sen received this year's Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year award.

Kuwait Oil Company OSH Leader Wins Innovation Award

Ali Hasan Al-Failakawi accepted the Cintas-sponsored Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Management on June 9 during Safety 2014.

New ISO Handbook Aids in Certifying Food Safety Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization handbook combines ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, which contain all that a certification body must know when performing audits or certification.

ISEA Releases Updated Head Protection Standard

Its core performance requirements remain unchanged, but updates in in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 incorporate an optional preconditioning at higher temperatures. This would offer added protection for users working in especially hot environments.

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