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FRA Issues Emergency Order to Metro-North Rail

The Dec. 1 derailment was the fourth accident for the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority's company this year, causing FRA to have "significant concerns with regard to the railroad's compliance" with federal regulations and its own operating rules.

OSHA Cites Illinois-Based Metal Company for Nearly 40 Violations

The company faces up to $117,000 in proposed fines.

Cylinders are delivered to a USEC facility as part of the Megatons to Megawatts program. (USEC photo)

Final Shipment Completes Megatons to Megawatts Program

"Today the United States and Russia are commemorating the completion of one of the most successful non-proliferation programs in our history," National Security Council spokesperson Caitlin Hayden said.



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OSHA Fines Tower Company in Worker's Fatal Fall

The employee fell about 125 feet in August while installing a microwave dish on a cellular tower in Louise, Miss.

Canada Proposes Much Higher Fines for Unsafe Drugs

Rona Ambrose, the country's minister of health, introduced the government's new patient safety legislation on Dec. 6.

48,000 Personal Emergency Transmitters Recalled

Linear LLC has recalled about 48,000 of the Personal Emergency Reporting Systems (PERS) transmitters, which are components of Linear PERS products. The user pushes a button on the transmitter to summon assistance.

Alert App, Safety Talking Points Book Now Available

David Lynn, CSP, said his book, "Principle to Practice: Safety Talking Points," contains material on 103 safety topics that will help people think about how to make safe decisions.

A fire severely damaged the B777 after it crashed on July 6, 2013, while on approach to San Francisco International Airport. (Mike Brake / Shutterstock.com photo)

NTSB Hearing Set on Asiana Crash

Asiana Flight 214 crashed on approach to San Francisco's airport in clear weather. Experts from Boeing, the FAA, and other agencies are participating in the Dec. 11 investigative hearing, which is being streamed as a live webcast.

Another Drug Approved for Treating Chronic Hepatitis C

Sovaldi is the third drug with breakthrough therapy designation to receive FDA's approval.

Campaign Urges NZ Boaters to Wear Lifejackets

It's summer in the Southern Hemisphere, so Maritime New Zealand's new ad campaign is timed to the busiest boating season there.

Six Safety Violations Found at Silo Where Worker Died

Silo collapse occurred in December 2013 at a facility cited for several safety violations in June.

FDA Warns Certain HeartStart AED Devices Cannot Deliver Proper Shock

The FDA published the warning in a safety communication on Dec. 3.

WI Governor Struggles Approving Raw Milk Bill

Governor Walker cites child safety as a primary concern.

Many Oil & Gas Safety Pros Unaware of New H2S Standards

Dräger and the American Society of Safety Engineers conducted the survey to find out how many in the industry know about the new exposure limits recommended by ACGIH.

OSHA Accepting Whistleblower Complaints Online

Currently, workers can file a written complaint, call 1-800-321-OSHA, or visit an OSHA regional or area office.

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