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NTSB Faults City, Parade Organization in 2012 Train Accident

Four people riding on the float were killed and five others were seriously injured, and eight passengers and a deputy sheriff received minor injuries in the November 2012 accident in Midland, Texas.

EPA Adding o-nitrotoluene to Section 313 List

The agency's final rule applies for the reporting year beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

USDA Publishes Final Ruling on Regulation of Beef Imports

The new rule eases the regulation of beef imports in relation to Mad Cow Disease, making the United States fall more in line with international standards.



Metal Finishing Plant Fined More Than $65,000

OSHA filed 15 safety violations against Har-Conn Chrome Co.

September 2013 flooding damaged a bridge in Longmont, Colo., shown in this photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA.

Big Flood Insurance Battle Heating Up

The insurers and environmental groups in SmarterSafer.org are fighting to keep the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 implementation on track as many members of Congress push for delays.

Alpha Natural Resources Working on $265 Million Safety Settlement

The company that bought Massey Energy disclosed it is trying to reach a tentative settlement of the securities class action brought by Massey stockholders in early 2010 alleging deficiencies in Massey's disclosures of safety information.

Be Alert As Daylight Saving Time Ends: NHTSA

Motorists should slow down and pedestrians be more aware as America has “fallen back” over the weekend, according to the DOT agency.

8nm Gold Nanoparticles Ideal for Recycling CO2

A research team from Brown University found this size is best and achieved 90 percent conversion of CO2 to CO.

Alabama Pallet Manufacturer Cited, with $76,000 in Fines

The company was cited by OSHA for repeat and serious safety violations following an inspection connected to a noise reduction local emphasis program.

New Report Shows 1.1 Million Britons Suffer From a Work-Related Illness

The new report shows which jobs have the highest risk of death, as well as numerous other workplace health and safety trends.

MSHA Launches 2013 Winter Alert Campaign

The annual report warns coal miners of hazards caused by winter conditions.

Food service workers face a variety of hazards, so no glove provides universal protection.

Food Production Begins with Your Hands

Because the food-processing environment is multifaceted, no one glove can be considered the industry standard.

Atmospheric testing is vital to ensure confined space entrants

Is That Really a Confined Space?

When a person is performing atmospheric testing, he or she must accurately sample the atmosphere to ensure no hazardous gases are present.

"Europe continues to have one of the strongest safety records in the world, however, this positive picture cannot be taken for granted. As traffic over European skies and worldwide increases, we need to continue our efforts to maintain and even improve aviation safety," EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky said.

FAA Okays Expanded Electronics Use In Flight

Passengers eventually will be allowed to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight except takeoff and landing, but cell phone calls are still prohibited because of FCC regulations.

Sudden cardiac arrest should be recognized in standard safety planning. (CardioReady chart)

Preparing for the Silent Workplace Catastrophe

Given the known prevalence of SCA, prudence dictates recognizing cardiac arrest in the safety planning process.

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