Risk Management


Nine Hantavirus Cases Tied to Yosemite

The National Park Service's Sept. 13 update said three people who developed hantavirus pulmonary syndrome died, while the other six are recovering.

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.

HSE Warns Waste Industry on Safety

Seven workers and two members of the public have died since June 2012, most when they were struck by moving equipment, the British safety agency reports.

NHTSA Sets Hearing on ZAP Imported Electric Vehicles

The Oct. 9 public hearing in Washington, D.C., concerns three-wheeled electric vehicles and whether the importer provided proper notification of non-compliance with safety standards.

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.

Report Assesses Wildfire Risks in West

More than 740,000 residences worth $136 billion in 13 states are at high or very high risk, according to the CoreLogic 2012 Wildfire Hazard Risk Report.

DOT Launches Pipeline Safety Update

The new website offers summaries of federal and states' regulatory actions on pipelines and an overview of the existing U.S. pipeline infrastructure. It will feature public comment opportunities.

MSHA Highlights Abandoned Mine Websites

There are about 300,000 such mines in Appalachia alone, according to the agency.



State Farm Offering Grants, Cars on Teen Safe Driving Day

The insurance company's Celebrate My Drive™ events on Sept. 15 at 13 "marquee gatherings" and additional events are intended to get communities supporting teens as they learn to drive.

Congress & Expo to Honor 2012 NSC Rising Stars of Safety

There are 44 names in this class of promising young safety professionals, including several outside the United States.

Enforcement Driving Strong Growth of Fall Protection

The fall protection market in North America will accelerate thanks to strong enforcement and will reach $670.5 million in 2017, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.

Ohio's Dangerous Animal Registration Begins

A new state law requires owners to file signed registration forms with the state and to have the animals microchipped.

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.

NFL Donates $30 Million to NIH

The league is the founding donor to a new Sports and Health Research Program that will research concussions, the relationship between traumatic brain injury and late life neurodegenerative disorders, sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and additional health topics.

Million Hearts Launches Hypertension Educational Program

CDC created it with help from pharmacists' associations, the National Association of Drug Store Chains, the American Heart Association, and even pharmacy schools.

Game Preps School Bus Drivers to Cross Railroad Tracks

Operation Lifesaver introduced the "Money Taxi" game Aug. 27 as schools around the country were beginning a new school year.

Fire Safety Inspections Set for Thousands of Ships

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is one company helping ship owners prepare for the Concentrated Inspection Campaign, which began Sept. 1.

State Agency Cites, Fines BP Refinery After Fire

The agency proposed penalties of $81,500.

Labor Day 2012's Focus: Jobs

Labor Day messages from California and New York state agencies indicate job gains are increasing at a good rate.

FRA Still Working on Adjacent Track Safety Rule Response

The federal agency delayed its effective date to July 2013 but said in a new Federal Register notice that it has not yet completed a response to petitions it received.

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