International Safety


EU-OSHA Guides Cover OSH Hazards in Green Building

Re-insulating or retrofitting older buildings can expose workers to a variety of respiratory hazards.

Indonesian Mine Closed for Cave-In Investigation

Twenty-eight workers were killed in a cave-in at the gold and copper mine last month.

Chinese Poultry Plant Fire Kills 119 Employees

According to a Chinese newspaper, only one door at the facility was unlocked.

London Fire Brigade to Lead Fire Safety Outreach to High-Rise Residents

Its May 28 announcement of a fire safety forum for them came in response to the inquest on the Lakanal House fire that killed six people in Jul y 2009.

What's Next

Fewer than 30 percent of ASSE's members today engage with their local chapters even once per year, and most members pay additional dues so they can belong to a common interest group or practice specialty.

This year

Vegas App-eal

ASSE's Safety 2013 conference includes more than 250 sessions and one of the best safety and health exhibit halls of the year.

Canadian Air Ambulance Crash Kills Four

Ornge, which provides air medical service in Ontario, confirmed there were no survivors when the helicopter crashed May 31.

UK Nuclear Company Fined for 2010 Fire, Injury

A fireball resulted when an employee mixed two volatile materials together in a bucket, burning him and causing serious damage to the building where he worked.



Large Oil Rig Sets Sail for UK’s North Sea

This oil rig, which cost £250 million to build, is the final piece of the largest rig built in 25 years.

Non-U.S. Attendance at AIHce 2013 Topped 1,100

An AIHA public relations specialist reports 1,122 non-U.S. attendees visited last week's conference in Montreal.

Arctic Search and Rescue Project on Track

The Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute is heading SARiNOR, Search and Rescue in the High North, with a planned launch later this year.

Meeting Stressed the World of IH

The international flavor of AIHce 2013 transcended the host city. Speakers, exhibitors, and educational topics reflected the global nature of industrial hygiene and workplace safety.

The Challenge of Harmonizing Respiratory Standards

NIOSH is heavily involved in the ISO standards now being developed and wants to educate U.S. stakeholders about them.

AIHce Gives a Look into Human Trafficking Today

A Tuesday lecture discussed the reality of human trafficking in today's world

Is Fall Arrest Equipment Too Good?

Experts discussed the differences between U.S. and international standards and the recent move to make some components strong enough to withstand much larger fall forces.

New Sharps Regs Take Effect in Britain

The regulations implement a European Directive and build on already existing Health and Safety Executive rules.

Boeing Shipping 787s Again

The first ones sent to customers went to ANA, the manufacturer announced.

Safe Work Australia Urges 4-Wheeler Manufacturers to Add Crush Protection

Overturns of the vehicles are the leading cause of death on Australian farms, CEO Rex Hoy said recently.

HSE Revising Guidance for Health and Safety in Care Homes

It addresses the various hazards encountered in group homes, such as infectious diseases, slips and falls, and patient lifting injuries.

RCMP Backs Canada's National Rx Drug Drop-Off Day

The May 11 event headed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is taking place throughout the country.

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