Facility Safety


Honeywell's 3Q Sales: $9.3 Billion

Earnings per share of $1.10 are 45 percent above 76 cents a year earlier. Sales rose by 14 percent for the company as a whole and also for the Automation and Control Solutions segment.

ASHRAE Mourns Immediate Past President

Lynn G. Bellenger, who served during 2010-11 and was the first woman president in the society's 116-year history, died Oct. 19.

EPA's Reporting Requirements for H2S Now in Effect

Lifting the administrative stay for the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act section 313 toxic chemical release reporting requirements means affected industries' first reports will be due July 1, 2013.

OSHA Busts Lab Equipment Maker for 29 Safety Violations

Proposed penalties total $122,000 following an inspection initiated as part of OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program for industries with high injury and illness rates.

NIOSH Releases Materials on Call Center Noise Hazards

NIOSH research shows that workers at call and dispatch centers may face several hazards, including acoustic trauma from a sudden spike in noise levels and background noise from an incoming call.

OSHA Releases New Materials on Laboratory Safety

Practices and precautions to protect laboratory personnel include safety guidance for using autoclaves, use of chemical fume hoods, labeling and transferring chemicals, and latex exposure.

National Retail Federation Updates Crowd Management Guidelines

Section 4 is devoted to flash mobs, both criminal and comedic. NRF said in its recent Criminal Flash Mob report, 10 percent of retailers said they have been a victim of a multiple offender crime.

California Labor Dept. Issues $499,000 Fine for Wage Violations at Multiple Warehouses

“In California, employers are required to provide basic protections for workers that include payment of at least minimum wage, overtime, and workers’ compensation coverage,” said DIR Acting Director Christine Baker.



Lowe's Nailed for Repeat Violations at Three Pennsylvania Stores

The inspections were conducted under OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program for industries with high injury and illness rates. Proposed penalties total $96,030.

$1 Million Award Supports Smart Systems R&D

The University of Maryland at College Park's Institute for Systems Research will work with NIST to develop test methods and measurement tools, essential for ensuring these systems perform reliably and consistently.

Concrete Company Faces $120,370 in Fines for Fall, Repeat Hazards

One willful safety violation was cited for requiring employees performing maintenance on vehicles and equipment to work within 3 feet of an open and unguarded pit, exposing them to fall hazards.

Alternative Energy, Electrical Safety Standards Symposium Slated for December

Professionals in electric, alternative energy, and safety industries will gain expert knowledge on these issues in a forum led by industry leaders, said NFPA.

Several NSC Hotels Thinking Green

There are 24 official hotels for this year's National Safety Council Congress & Expo. Smart Meetings magazine highlighted green initiatives by five of them, as well as by the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

CFATS Implementation Reaches Stage Three

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a secure, online CSAT Site Security Plan tool.

Workplace Deaths Drop 25 Percent in Missouri

A preliminary total of 107 workers were killed in Missouri in 2010, down from the 142 fatalities reported in 2009.

Sears Faces $128K Fine for Blocked Exits, Unstable Merchandise Racks

"The managers of Sears, Roebuck and Co. repeatedly have demonstrated a disregard for their employees' safety by failing to correct workplace hazards that previously were brought to their attention," said Roberto Sanchez, OSHA's area director in Birmingham, Ala.

OSHA Dunks Swimming Pool Firm in Fines Following Worker's Injury

The Hauppauge, N.Y., swimming pool manufacturer faces a total of $106,200 in proposed fines.

When selecting a contractor, request to see his equipment in action. (Photo by Randy Strait, Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products)

No Business Like Snow Business

You can avoid the downfalls of snowfalls by hiring a reputable contractor.

Some fleet and operator management sytems can improve safety and reduce product damage by accurately reporting truck impacts. (Crown Equipment Corp. photo)

Putting Real-Time Information to Good Use

Forklift fleet and operator management systems can improve warehouse operations' safety.

By switching to wet collectors, many companies are upgrading their protection against dust fires and also improving air quality for workers at the same time. (Filter 1 Clean Air Consultants photo)

Water Filtration Snuffs Dust Hazards

Wet dust filters not only ensure regulatory compliance, but also can improve workers' comfort and production flow.

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