A $25,000 fine follows the death of an employee at the employer's high-temperature sauna, OSHA announced.
Human error is the greatest primary cause of accidents during these operations, and the DOT agency has decided to conduct more research to understand the range of human factors contributing to spills.
The agency has announced proposed revisions to the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural workers exposed to pesticides.
Knowing how they are made can prepare communities for disasters; flooding occurs in every U.S. state, according to the agency.
On Feb. 28, experts will discuss 50 years' research progress since the March 27, 1964, 9.2 magnitude earthquake in Alaska.
Some tower crane users have not been releasing the slew brake and/or placing the jib at the correct out of service radius, according to the agency.
FEMA seeks applicants for its National Advisory Council in a variety of disciplines.
"We share the administration's vision for making a safe rail network even safer and have worked together to swiftly pinpoint new operating practices that enhance the safety of moving crude oil by rail," Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger said.
OSHA has cited Dupont Yard Inc. for 22 allaged health and safety violations relating to combustible dust, amputation hazards, and more.
The city’s www.nola.gov/mardigras website will keep visitors and residents informed about the enforcement policies in effect as the season's parades begin rolling Feb. 21.
Filtration Service Engineering Ltd had pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Health and Safety Executive reported.
The study provides insight into the training and safety awareness of health care workers who routinely are exposed to several specific hazardous agents.
OSHA has cited Artbeats Inc. for alleged repeat and serious safety violations related to lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and combustible dust and has issued $56,430 in proposed fines.
The two agencies are holding monthly teleconferences about pharmacovigilance issues, and Health Canada and the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency are participating as observers.
The agency seeks comments on whether or not it should propose a rule banning voice communications via mobile devices on flights.