The Oct. 7 letter from the Office of Health, Safety and Security's acting enforcement chief to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC said SRNS "had extensive deficiencies" in hazard assessment and its electrical safety program.
"Simsmetal East knowingly put its workers at risk by failing to protect them from overexposure to lead, which can cause brain damage, paralysis, kidney disease, and even death," said Kris Hoffman, director of OSHA's Parsippany Area Office in New Jersey.
The latest two are dated Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Both concern interpretations of construction standards.
The federal agency issued 11 closure orders during a Sept. 28 surprise inspection at a West Virginia coal mine owned by the company. All 11 hazards have been abated.
The worker was crushed when he became caught between a fixed metal barrier and a large paper roll that was moving on a conveyor. OSHA identified other hazardous conditions that were not related to the fatality; those resulted in two repeat and two serious citations.
Mark Levy, president of the Honeywell Life Safety business, says the acquisition completed Sept. 15 positions its 17,000 worldwide employees well for a global market where safety standards are quickly rising.
For nearly five years working at 1105 Media, my bread and butter was the security industry, but with my new promotion to Web managing editor comes new opportunities to learn a whole new market, namely occupational health and safety.
Sixteen companies win top honors in the magazine's second annual contest, with trophies and ribbons handed out Tuesday at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo in San Diego.
As winter weather approaches, homeowners may prepare by dusting off the snow blower--and its safety manual. Clearing the driveway with a snow blower doesn't have to be a dangerous task. But, unclog a snow blower with your hand, instead of the chute-cleaning tool, and you risk broken bones or amputation.
To be built at the famed Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., the facility is expected to house a variety of activities related to combustion and explosion, fire suppression, and materials.
Document your training efforts and log all attendance. It matters and shows your efforts to educate a constantly changing workforce.
Infrared imaging technology helps to improve electricians' on-the-job safety.
In the study, published in Anales del Sistema Sanitario de Navarra, the team analyzed how various physical and chemical contaminants interact and the impact this had on the hearing of 558 metal workers.
The 2010 Congress & Expo’s live exhibitor presentations offer something for everyone. During the interactive 30-minute sessions, attendees will get an in-depth look at exhibitors’ products and services. Each presentation will take place on the expo floor at booth 1239.
The agency and the National Science Foundation Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing, a collaboration of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Northeastern University, and the University of New Hampshire, will study occupational health and safety concerns related to the nanotechnology industry.
OSHA is proposing $228,320 in penalties for 34 safety and health violations found at Art Horizons Inc. in Batesville, Miss.
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a Danish company, introduces the V112-3.0 MW with a series of videos from top officials, including Vestas Americas' President Martha Wyrsch discussing safety and environmental stewardship.
"Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service" addresses smoking, pulmonary function testing, World Trade Center responders' respiratory diseases, disaster-related infections, and much more.
“Sperian Protection is an excellent fit for Honeywell,” said Mark S. Levy, president and CEO of Honeywell Life Safety. “With highly developed product lines, well-recognized brands, and a strong global distribution channel, Sperian complements and significantly strengthens Honeywell’s position in the personal protective equipment segment.
"Even with employees covered head to toe in dust, the company still failed to provide breathing protection and other controls," said Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels.