Risk Management


CPWR Launches 'One Stop' Silica Website

Its breadth is impressive -– tools, training materials, hazard awareness, and a What's Working section to share success stories and discuss challenges are included.

BP Settles Criminal Claims for $4 Billion

Subject to court approval, the company's agreement will settle all criminal claims from the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill with the U.S. Department of Justice and all securities claims with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Family Background Affects Risk of Disability from Back Disorders

A JOEM study finds family factors increase risk of disability due to low back disorders, suggesting prevention "may need to start in early life," according to ACOEM.

Capitol Hill Hearing Examines Meningitis Outbreak

A subpoena ordered Barry Cadden, president and co-owner of the New England Compounding Center, to appear at the Nov. 14 hearing and testify.

Highway Issues Dominate NTSB's 2013 Most Wanted List

Six of the 10 items involve highway travel in some way, including substance-impaired driving and distractions.

Two Firms Win Contracts for BP's Project 20K

Both contract winners are based in Houston. The project is an attempt to develop next-generation systems and tools for developing deepwater oil and gas that current technologies cannot reach.

INTERPOL Delegates Elect First Female President

Mireille Ballestrazzi, deputy central director of the French Judicial Police, was elected to serve a four-year term.

DOE Harvests Methane in Alaska as Energy Alternative

A vast reservoir of methane hydrate, an alternative energy solution, has been discovered in Alaska.



Company Cited After Joplin Cleanup Death

After the employee was fatally injured in a saw accident, OSHA penalized his employer with a $140,000 fine.

Salmonella Recall Hits Nestle's NESQUIK Powder

The company announced it Nov. 8, saying an ingredient supplier has recalled some lots of its calcium carbonate due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

AMA Files Appellate Brief in 'Gun Gag' Case

The state of Florida has appealed a lower court decision to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Light Therapy Company Gets FDA Warning Letter

How The Avalon Effect Inc. of Franklin, Tenn., has marketed its Quantum Series Personal Wellness Pack prompted the Nov. 5 letter, according to the agency.

Safe Sharps Directive Coming to UK

All EU member states face a May 2013 deadline to implement a directive spelling out how to assess risks of sharps injuries and implement appropriate controls.

China Closing and Inspecting Coal Mines to Increase Safety

The world's largest producer and consumer of coal will be taking measures this month to assess mining safety throughout the nation.

Cal/OSHA Issues Alert on Ammonia Safety at Wineries

The alert cites a September 2012 fatality that is under investigation.

This is an example of the combined use of respiratory protective equipment and a flexible enclosure as a containment device.

PAPRs: Primary or Secondary Protection Options

Several advances are in operational use. They improve the safety of operations and improve user comfort for increased productivity.

Investing in the right fall protection equipment is a crucial step toward compliance, but your responsibilities do not end there. (Capital Safety photo)

OSHA Residential Construction Regulations Compliance

Before Dec. 15, conduct an on-site compliance check. Confirm that workers elevated 6 feet or more above the lower level of a structure have OSHA-acceptable forms of fall protection.

There are several options available for cleaning a confined space without entry.

Confined Space Entry Past, Present, and Future: Where Do We Go From Here?

Remember: The safest entry is no entry at all!

Related Pharmacy Company in Massachusetts Recalling All Products

Ameridose LLC is a sister company to the New England Compouding Center (NECC), which produced contaminated injectable steroid drugs that have been linked to 29 deaths and 377 cases thus far.

WHO Collaborates on Health/Climate Atlas

Published jointly Oct. 29 by the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization, it contains maps, tables, and graphs showing links between health and climate around the world.

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