Risk Management


Limited Recall of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky

16-ounce jars with Best-If-Used-By dates of Aug. 3. 2012, and Aug. 4, 2012, and production codes of 1307004 and 1308004 are affected. They were distributed in 24 states and Washington, D.C., according to the FDA recall notice.

FMCSA: Fewer Fatal Truck Crashes in 2009

Since 2000, the fatal crash rate for large trucks has fallen 54.5 percent, according to FMCSA.

OSHA Releases New Educational Videos on Construction Hazards

The videos are based on real-life incidents and include detailed depictions of hazards and the safety measures that would have prevented these injuries and fatalities.

CDC Tool Tracks Antibiotic Use in Hospitals

Previously, the agency could track it in doctors' offices only.

Shale Gas Advisory Board Completes Final Report

The panel will send it to Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu. The report says industry “appears ready to agree to mandatory stricter disclosure” of all chemicals in fracturing fluids used on federal land.

In Unfit Men, Heavy Work May Increase Fatal Heart Disease Risk: Study

The results suggest that by maintaining good physical fitness, men who engage in heavy labor can avoid increased risk, and possibly even lower their risk of death from heart disease.

Nigerian Lead Poisoning Situation Improving Slowly

CDC helped to investigate widespread poisoning caused by mining activities. Villagers continue to be affected, but childhood mortality has dropped in seven villages.

Former Pike River Chief Vows to Fight Charges

Pike River Coal Ltd and Peter Whittall, its former chief executive, face charges filed by the New Zealand Department of Labour over the deaths of 29 miners in an explosion last November.



Washington Dept. of Labor Proposes Standards for Medical Providers Who Treat Injured Workers

The proposed standards are the first step in creating a statewide network of providers to treat people with work-related injuries and illnesses.

CSB to Meet on Hoeganaes Cases

The commission called the Nov. 16 meeting in Gallatin, Tenn., to collect more information in its investigation of three 2011 combustible dust flash fires at the same facility.

NTSB Calls for Commercial Fishing Safety Improvements

"The commercial fishing industry continues to have the highest fatality rate of all occupations in the United States; the safety hazards of this industry are unacceptable," said NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman.

L&I Rolls Out Truck Driver Safety Blog

The TIRES blog is an injury prevention project developed by the agency’s Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP) program.

General Aviation Urged to Increase Bird Strike Reporting

Saying reporting is low by this segment of the industry, the FAA has begun a wildlife poster outreach campaign to raise awareness. With more reports, the agency will help airport sponsors develop mitigation plans.

Health Care Wastes Get WHO's Attention

A new fact sheet from the World Health Organization sums up the problems of improper sharps disposal and health care waste that often is not separated into hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in low-income countries.

Toyota Demonstrates Patient Handling Robot

The company recently displayed four new robots that are part of its Toyota Partner Robot series. These four are for use in nursing and health care.

PA Governor Signs Texting While Driving Ban

Once it is in effect 120 calendar days from now, the law makes TWD a primary offense with a $50 fine upon conviction.

PHMSA Announces Dec. 9 Pipeline Emergency Response Forum

From the one-day event at DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C., the agency hopes to develop a strategy for improving responders’ ability to prepare for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline emergencies.

EU Employers Urged to Plan Now for Older Workforce

At a seminar in Dublin, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions explains how improved working conditions can aid in retention of older workers. This is now a key concern for European businesses.

INTERPOL Grows to 190 Countries

The international police organization completed its 80th General Assembly last week in Hanoi after approving the applications of Curaçao, Sint Maarten and South Sudan to join. Leaders say delegates also approved measures to make it easier to combat 21st Century crime.

IOM to Release Report on Health IT and Patient Safety

The "Health IT and Patient Safety: Building Systems for Better Care" report will be released Nov. 10.

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