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This CSB photo shows the aftermatch of the dust explosion and fire on Feb. 20, 2003, at the CTA Acoustics manufacturing plant in Corbin, Ky. killing seven workers.

Combustible Dust Basics: How to Collect a Sample and What Does a Go/No-Go Test Mean?

Any activity that creates dust should be investigated to see whether there is a risk of that dust being combustible.

FAA is asking foreign governments and operators of foreign part 145 aviation maintenance operations whether drug and alcohol testing of their safety-sensitive employees is lawful and in what circumstances.

FAA Extends Comment Period on Testing of Foreign Maintenance Workers

The comment deadline on the agency's ANPRM is now July 17, after IATA and two other parties asked for more time.

This photo shows Theresa Schulz conducting an ear plug fit testing session. (Howard Leight by Honeywell/Honeywell Safety Products photo)

The Fit Testing Revolution

More and more studies are coming out that document the benefits of ear plug fit testing for industrial workers.



Safety glasses selection seems simple on the surface, but many factors should influence the choice. (MCR Safety photo)

Choosing the Best Protective Eyewear

Safety glasses selection seems so simple on the surface, but many factors should influence the choice.

The famous San Antonio River Walk is a mecca for tourists and a cool oasis during the summer. (San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau photo)

Conference Celebrates AIHA's 75 Years

San Antonio features gorgeous botanical gardens; restaurants, bars, and galleries along the famed River Walk; SeaWorld San Antonio; Six Flags Fiesta Texas; and a wax museum.

Integrating devices with fast response times into your gas detection toolkit contributes to a stronger safety culture.

Five Features to Look For in Your Next Gas Monitor

Integrating devices with fast response times into your gas detection toolkit contributes to a stronger safety culture.

The most important thing to remember about surgical masks is that they are not designed to pass fit tests. (Moldex-Metric photo)

A Comparison of Surgical Masks, Surgical N95 Respirators, and Industrial N95 Respirators

The most important thing to remember about surgical masks is that they are not designed to pass a fit test. Their purpose is to help protect the environment and nearby persons from the wearer's contaminants.

FAA Seeking Public Comments on Proposed Policy Change

The agency seeks comments on a proposed policy change to protect airspace for emergency operations when an aircraft engine fails during departure.

Supreme Court Upholds EPA Rule on Interstate Air Pollution

The 6-2 decision in EPA v. EME Homer City Generation upholds the Transport Rule, which requires emission reductions by power plants in upwind states that "contribute significantly" to downwind states' nonattainment of EPA's air quality standards.

"Despite claims to the contrary, the fact is that the top dose of Zohydro is no more potent than the highest strengths of other extended-release opioids like Oxycontin and extended-release morphine," FDA Commissioner Hamburg noted..

Taking Aim at Zohydro Won't Solve Opioid Abuse: FDA's Commissioner

Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg writes that the states "have an important role to play in addressing a critical driver of opioid abuse -- inappropriate prescribing practices. However, we can't just focus on one drug, Zohydro, alone."

Forest Service Company Barred from Federal Contracts for Three Years

An investigation by the Labor Department found that Garcia Forest Service LLC of Rockingham, N.C., violated the the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act by failing to pay fringe benefits, minimum wage, overtime, and holiday pay to workers hired for a reforestation project.

DOT Announces Recipients of Pedestrian Safety Grants

The agency announced the winners of the pedestrian safety grants as part of its "Everyone is a Pedestrian" campaign.

NIOSH Seeks Proposals on Robotics Technologies for Mine Rescues

One requirement is that the technologies/systems be able to remove injured miners or carry heavy loads into and out of the mine for the rescue teams on a fully or semi-autonomous basis.

The recommendation is based on a systematic review of all available studies that was conducted by scientists and subject matter experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Task Force Recommends Publicized Sobriety Checkpoints

The Community Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that jurisdictions where sobriety checkpoints are legal use publicized sobriety checkpoint programs because they are an effective way to reduce alcohol-impaired driving.

Annatto Spice Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Miravelle has recalled annatto spice following FDA testing.

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