Risk Management


Routine Safety Audits Pay Dividends

Fork trucks were constantly driving in and out of the aisle. Fork truck traffic in the aisle and dock area was especially heavy during peak packaging runs.

Moving Away from Hard-Wired

Wireless gas sensor systems make it safer to explore for oil and gas.

The Oldham WX-64 wireless controller.

Trends in Monitoring H2S Hazards

We’ve seen an increase in the overall quality of systems that are more reliable, robust, and require much less maintenance.

It is important to note that it is presumed feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the listed fall protection systems. (MSA photo)

OSHA's New Fall Protection Directive for Residential Construction

The required compliance deadline will now go into effect Sept. 15, 2012.

Sparklers burn at a temperature of about 2,000 degrees, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Safely Lighting the Fourth

Burns and lacerations to the hands, face, and head were the most commonly reported consumer injuries in 2010, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Research has shown that if companies can predict injuries, they can be prevented. (Predictive Solutions graphic)

Using Advanced Analytics to Predict and Prevent Workplace Injuries

Only observation data are required for the model to work.

The main focus for Rega was reducing the weight on board, saving space, and keeping the data up to date. (Motion Computing photo)

Top-Flight Tablets

A Swiss air rescue service enhanced its documentation efficiency and improved flight conditions by adopting new tablet PCs.

Terms of the footwear program need to be clearly stated.

Gaining Traction on Program Success

The job safety analysis (JSA) performed for each particular job function will best determine what is needed in a safety shoe -- or if a safety shoe is needed at all.



The Critical Role of Data in Effective Safety Programs

It is time to put the traditional challenges faced by safety programs behind us.

500-Meter Safety Zone for Shell's Alaska Drillship

It is one of two Shell Exploration & Production Co. drilling rigs en route from Seattle to the Arctic waters off Alaska to drill exploratory wells in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.

CPSC Moves to Limit Animal Tests

The amendments it proposes for its testing policy would clarify that any approved test method is acceptable, and a weight of evidence analysis suffices for eye irritants or corrosives.

Many Colorado Cities Cancelling Fireworks Events

Wildfires are raging in the state and have destroyed hundreds of homes in Colorado Springs alone.

NSC Predicts 173 Independence Day Period Traffic Deaths

That would be a low total in historical terms. The council's predictions have been very accurate in past years.

HSE's Chair Reappointed for Three Years

Judith Hackitt will serve until October 2015 as chair of the Health and Safety Executive.

FDA Clears Test to Detect Bloodstream Infection Bacteria

allowed marketing of the first nucleic acid test that can identify 12 different bacterial types known to cause bloodstream infections. FDA said the test produces results in a few hours after the first sign of bacterial growth.

2.3 Million Flushmate® III Systems Being Recalled

Almost all are in the United States, with 9,400 in Canada. New Hudson, Mich.-based FLUSHMATE has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in damage and 14 injuries, according to CPSC.

Gas Explosion Levels Homes in Manchester, England

A child was killed and a male resident suffered serious burns in the blast, which prompted police to evacuate 30 homes and a day care.

Four Contractors, $463,350 in Fines

Allegedly willful violations of fall hazards were the cause of $315,000 of the penalties OSHA filed against two concrete contractors for a Jersey City, N.J. site.

FAA Sets 37-Month Deadline to Retrofit Lavatory Oxygen Systems

The agency had ordered airlines to remove all chemical oxygen generators in March 2011. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers sought up to five years to retrofit, saying there are no actual designs yet for new systems.

ISEA Announces Free Confined Spaces Expert Roundtable

The Aug. 21 event in Arlington, Va., comes as OSHA is nearing completion of a confined spaces rule for construction and Cal/OSHA has launched a special emphasis program, ISEA President Dan Shipp noted.

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