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OSHA Enforcement Cases Involving Temps On the Rise

Three cases announced in the past week involved temporary workers allegedly exposed to hazards or hurt on the job.

NextGen Airspace Project Delivering Promising Results

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that NextGen is delivering promised efficiency for airlines and passengers in Houston.

Cal/OSHA issued its first 2014 high heat alert on April 30.

Deb USA launches Sun Protection At Work Campaign

Safety managers who download a free "Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers" guide will receive a sample of the company's SPF30 sunscreen.



Food Processing Company Cited for Exposing Workers to Dangerous CO2 Levels

OSHA issued citations to Acadian Fine Foods, LLC for allegedly exposing workers to dangerous carbon dioxide levels.

SAFER Systems Offers Free Chemical Emergency Response App

The Camarillo, Calif.-based company has released SAFER Mobile Response, a smartphone and tablet-supported app.

OSHA Issues Hazard Bulletin for Tree Care Workers

The new bulletin details two fatal incidents, a fall and a death caused by a falling object.

Slovakia made the most progress from 2010 to 2013 in reducing road fatalities, according to the report.

Slovakia Honored for Dramatic Reduction of Highway Deaths

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.

Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Smoked Salmon Recalled

An Illinois firm has recalled 1,878 pounts of smoked salmon for possible listeria contamination.

HSE Marking 40th Anniversary of Key Law

"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.

CSB Sets July 16 Meeting on AL Solutions Explosion

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.

OSHA Awards VA $3.4M for Transitioning Veterans

The agency awards the commonwealth of Virginia $3.4M in grants to develop re-employment strategies for transitioning veterans.

The NIOSH document recommends that manufacturers of construction vehicles and equipment minimize the hazards of blind areas of their vehicles, reduce the blind areas during the design of new models, and include video cameras, proximity warning technology, and collision avoidance technology on equipment.

NIOSH Document Addresses Preventing Injuries from Backing Construction Vehicles

It recommends that workers on foot always wear high-visibility apparel that is appropriate for the job task and work environment.

AIHA Releases Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidelines for Developing Countries

The organization releases a set of recommendations to protect children from lead poisoning in developing countries.

Cheese Recalled for Possible Listeria

Smith's Country Cheese recalls waxed Gouda wheels for possible listeria contamination.

OSHA Cites Five Companies in Fulfillment Center Fatality

The agency cited the companies in connection with a December 2013 accident at an Amazon fulfillment center in New Jersey.

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