Facility Safety


US Airways Fined $21,000 Following Crushing Fatality

ADOSH finds fault with US Airways after a baggage handler died in a conveyor belt accident.

Safety Culture Paramount After Fukushima, NRC Chairman Says

"We believe that by weaving the lessons learned from Fukushima into nearly all of our regulatory activities, we are ensuring their long-term sustainability," NRC Chairman Allison Macfarlane said Sept. 17.

Seafood Distributor Fined for Employee's Death

Omega Protein of Moss Point, Miss. faces more than $79,000 in fines following the death of an employee in April.

Anogla Pork Not Fined After OSHA Investigation

After an OSHA investigation, Anogla Pork received no citations in response to employee complaints.

OSHA Vows to Improve Whistleblower Treatment

According to a recent study conducted by OSHA, there is room for improvement in the way many states handle whistleblower discrimination.

Study Finds Disconnect on Cleaning Products' Safety

UL Environment produced "Navigating the Product Mindset," which is based on a 2011 quantitative survey of consumers and manufacturers in China, Germany, India, and the United States.

DHS Undersecretary Defends CFATS Progress

During a House subcommittee hearing on 9/11’s 11th anniversary, most witnesses said they support the program’s approach.

UK Officials Reduce Mandatory Inspections

Combating red tape and over-regulation, UK officials have eliminated the laws that require some businesses to be inspected on a regular basis.



OSHA Alleges U.S. Navy Employees Exposed to Hazardous Materials

After employees allegedly were exposed to dangerous chemicals, including lead, OSHA has notified the Navy about 21 serious violations.

Fireworks Manufacturer Fined for Safety Violations

As penalty for an explosion earlier this year injuring three, a fireworks producer faces fines for 31 safety violations.

Gas Facility Cited After Explosion Injures Worker

Plains Gas Solutions LLC has been fined $111,000 by OSHA for eight violations stemming from a February explosion.

State Agency Cites, Fines BP Refinery After Fire

The agency proposed penalties of $81,500.

Safe walking requires a sufficient degree of friction between the shoe and walking surfaces.

New Standards Change the Landscape of Walkway Safety

Preventing slip, trip, and fall accidents is a risk management proposition.

ANSI/NFSI B101.6-2012 Standard Released

Titled "Standard Guide For Commercial Entrance Matting In Reducing Slips, Trips And Falls," it addresses mats and runners in commercial facilities.

Starbucks Pulls Business from Flavor Producer

Sensient Flavors is losing Starbucks as a client in light of a recent article citing major safety concerns.

Food Plant's Workers Celebrate 10 Years of Zero Lost Time

About 70 employees work at Rich Products Corporation's facility in Waycross, Ga., which opened Aug. 19, 2002, and has completed a decade with no lost-time injuries.

Earthquake Did Not Alter Monument's Settling

The latest survey of the National Mall shows the 5.8-magnitude earthquake one year ago did not affect how fast the 555-monument is settling. Since 1901, it has settled approximately 2.2 inches.

GSA Announces Travel Reimbursement Freeze

The move will save $20 million in fiscal 2013, and five ideas submitted by employees will save an estimated $5.53 million, the agency announced Aug. 22.

CSB's Long-Serving Member Joining O'Connor Center

John Bresland, who has served on the U.S. Chemical Safety Board since August 2002, is retiring Aug. 31 to join the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center as a Research Fellow.

Report Puts Lens on Built Environment's Link to Asthma

The design firm Perkins+Will released it Aug. 8, with a leader of the firm's sustainability efforts calling the asthmagens a "lurking public health threat."

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