Risk Management


OSHA Renews Heat Illness Prevention Campaign

Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said the agency is partnering with NOAA again this year with its nationwide campaign.

New Ship Debuts for Costa Cruises

Described by the company as its new flagship, the $668.8 million Costa Fascinosa is "at the cutting edge of safety and environmental protection standards," according to the company.

FEMA National Preparedness Report Finds Shortcomings in Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery

In addition, the report reflects how the nation has made significant progress addressing opportunities for improvement identified after events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.

Summer Vehicle Safety Ramps Up in May

Child hyperthermia deaths in vehicles typically rise this month, and the annual Click It or Ticket campaign opens around the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Study Examines the Role of Intimate Partner Violence in Workplace Homicides among Women

Research reveals that intimate partner violence resulted in 142 homicides among women at work in the U.S. from 2003 to 2008, a figure which represents 22 percent of the 648 workplace homicides among women during the period.

WA Governor Grants Emergency Funds for Pertussis Vaccine

The state Department of Health declared it an epidemic a month ago. Reported cases are on pace to hit 3,000 this year, more than triple the total of 965 cases in 2011.

USDA Enhances Food Safety Policies

Three new provisions require establishments to maintain recall procedures, to notify FSIS within 24 hours that a meat or poultry product that could harm consumers has been shipped into commerce, and to document each reassessment of their HACCP plans.

Schneider National Buying 3,000 New Tractors

The carrier is replacing one-third of its fleet with tractors coming right off the production line this year at a rate of 75 per week. They will save fuel, cut emissions, and help drivers avoid rear-end collisions.



Worker Beaten by Patient at Health Center, OSHA Issues $12K Fine

As a result of an investigation, which revealed that staff members at the facility had been assaulted numerous times, OSHA has cited the employer for a serious violation of the agency's "general duty clause" for failing to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious injury or death.

Amtrak Creates Emergency Management Department

Also responsible for corporate security strategy, the new department consolidates eight emergency management-related functions now located in various departments.

HSE Gearing Up for 2012 Olympic Games

“When we think about the legacy of the Olympics, it will be great if we can say that as well as the social and sporting legacy, it also heralded a change in attitudes to health and safety," said Judith Hackitt, chair of Britain's Health and Safety Executive.

Voting Under Way in State Farm Cause An Effect Contest

A student panel helped State Farm chooose 100 finalists from 3,000 submitted causes. The 40 winners will be announced May 22.

May 2012

Safety At the 1 World Trade Center Project

A multi-layered program uses innovative practices and “checks & balances” to achieve the highest industry standards.

Enclosure safety systems are engineered to provide visual monitoring of enclosure components without requiring unnecessary exposure to arc flash hazards. (Photo courtesy of Pentair Technical Products, Hoffman)

Implementing Enclosure Solutions to Minimize Arc Flash Exposure

Industries continue to become more technology driven, with a heightened need for electronic components on the plant floor. Those working around energized equipment must be prepared for increased arc flash dangers.

Midwest Generation is an independent power producer that operates six electric power-generating plants in Illinois and supervises operation of the EME Homer City generation plant in Homer City, Pa.

Generating Safety Power

Here's how one company transformed its culture and achieved a major milestone on its path to zero injuries.

Get Ready for Wildfire Season: NFPA Offers Home Safety Tips

“The unusually dry and windy weather at this time of year means that wildfires pose a greater threat to individual properties and neighborhoods across the U.S.,” said Michele Steinberg, NFPA’s Firewise Communities program manager.

Your SDSs will contain ingredient data, hazard data, regulatory information, health effects, physical hazards, target organ data, and more.

Beyond SDS Compliance

Many EH&S professionals are unlocking the hidden value in their SDS data, and so can you.

Stop Saying Safety Is First

The challenge for many organizations has to do with understanding how to hold others proactively accountable for safety performance, which is different than safety results.

With arc flash, there is too much at stake to take shortcuts. (DuPont photo)

No Shortcuts

With arc flash, there's too much at stake to take shortcuts. Avoid incidents and investigations through prevention and protection.

Reaching Out to Friends and Family

First prize and $10,000 went to developers of an app named Lifeline that will be launched before this year's hurricane season.

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