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Fatigue Cited in Fishing Boats' 2012 Collision

Unfamiliarity with safety issues also contributed to the collision, which caused one of the ships to sink and caused the death of one crewman, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada concluded.

FDA Launches Online Membership Nomination Portal

The organization announced the launch of its new interactive portal for advisory committee membership nomination.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada sent advisory letters to North America

NTSB Calls for Stronger Controls on Oil Shipments by Rail

For the first time, the safety agency's recommendations are issued in conjunction with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.



Norovirus Spreading in TX, LA Oysters

The FDA has issued a warning that the highly contagious virus is spreading through oysters.

OSHA Cites MFA Inc. After Serious Fall

A farm and feed supplier received 13 safety violations after a worker was fatally injured in a fall.

The forum is stocked with tools and information for sustainability and waste minimization. (New Pig forum)

New Pig's Forum Gets the Waste Out

The Waste Minimization Forum is being stocked with resources to help plants minimize waste and save money through sustainability initiatives, recycling, and lean manufacturing.

Signed Budget Supports Health & Wellness: Harkin

The appropriations bill signed into law Jan. 17 provides nearly $1 billion for the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin created in the Affordable Care Act.

State health commissioners continue to urge Americans who haven

CDC, State Health Departments Watching Flu Activity Closely

The federal agency's most recent FluView report indicates flu activity is high overall across the country and will remain so for some time.

OSHA, Union Sign Safety Agreement

An OSHA representative and local unions signed an agreement aimed at ensuring safety among sheet metal and air conditioning workers in Kansas and Missouri.

ACOEM Report: HR Policies May Contribute More to Business Outcomes

Health benefits, paid time off, and compensation are more important factors in business outcomes than may have previously been thought.

Long-Haul Truckers More Likely to Be Obese, NIOSH Finds

The agency released a study that found long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese when compared to the rest of the working population.

Transit Rail Safety Added to NTSB Most Wanted List

Helicopter operations also are included, as is passenger vessel safety.

NCCCO experts will provide safety guidance and live demos of crane safety in the Lift Safety Zone at this year

IPAF, NCCCO to Offer Safe Lifting Demos at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The biggest North American construction show of 2014 will take place in early March at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with more than 125,000 attendees expected.

Honeywell Presents Hometown Heroes Award to Operation USA CEO

The company gives the award to Richard Walden, having partnered with his company since 2004.

CSB Rejects CA Oil Refinery Overhaul Proposal

Two of three safety board members reject the plan, citing it as ‘overly ambitious.’

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