Risk Management


Styrene Industry Touts Its Safety

The new www.YouKnowStyrene.org from the Styrene Information & Research Center includes a section about exposure limits and health studies.

$1.3 Million Settlement in Toxic Toy Case

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's provisional settlement of a case that began in 2007 shows again that selling a dangerous product can be heavily punished.

Work Fatalities Rose in Britain Last Year

The 2010-2011 statistics show 171 fatalities, up from 147 the previous year. Injuries declined year over year, however.

OSHA Busts Ohio Manufacturer Following Worker Fatality

The worker was removing a wooden pallet from a shot blast tumbler barrel when the wire rope cable on the loader bucket broke, causing the bucket to fall and strike the worker.

NIOSH Updates Infectious Disease Exposure List for Emergency Response Workers

The resources include a list of potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, including emerging infectious diseases, and specifying those diseases routinely transmitted through airborne or aerosolized means.

Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s 2011 Violations List

OSHA unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited violations during a live presentation yesterday on the expo floor at NSC.

Hazard Recognition Training to Prevent Future Failures

With all of the changes in duties expected of emergency responders, it is imperative that we revamp our training methods.

Unmanaged Risk in the Gulf

The report warns us that even a giant energy producer may ignore warnings and fail to analyze risks properly.



UTC Fire & Security, Dow Chemical Win Top Awards

The 2011 Robert W. Campbell Award and the 2011 Green Cross for Safety Award winners were announced Oct. 31.

Safety managers and purchasing personnel who consider only cut resistance when selecting hand protection products are missing part of the equation. (Ansell Protective Products photo)

Cut Performance Levels and Testing

Know what the levels represent because the responsibility for testing products for specific end-user applications still rests with the end user.

NSC Panel Shares Combustible Dust Tips

Experts identified combustible dust safety hazards and offered tips on how to mitigate risks in "Combustible Dust, the NSC Focus Team Perspective." An OSHA expert said no timetable has been set for an OSHA rule.

Protection From Whatever They Face

This has been a brutal year for many. It’s the perfect time to cast a fresh approach to your head and face protection program.

Winter fires were more severe than average fires during the year and resulted in more injuries and more deaths, the USFA report shows.

Preparing for the Holiday Fire Season

Cooking fires and fires caused by open flame increase during the winter holiday season, the U.S. Fire Administration, insurance companies, and safety groups warn.

Flu experts recommend getting vaccinated annually. But taking health-promoting actions can prevent the common cold or flu from occurring altogether.

Stay Healthy on the Job This Cold & Flu Season

To stay healthy throughout our lives, our immune systems need proper training and the right support.

NSC Elects New Board Members

Four new members, including the CEO of United States Steel Corp., are beginning two-year terms.

Using an external fall protection consultant to verify systems provides valuable expertise and unbiased insight.

Protecting the Past, Securing the Future

The Architect of the Capitol focuses on fall protection that meets the most current ANSI standards.

New Report Focuses on Smoke Alarm Effectiveness

The death rate per 100 reported fires was twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm as it was in home fires with smoke alarm protection.

Chemical Weapons Destruction Completed at Two Sites

The U.S. Army's Chemical Materials Agency announced it had completed the disposal of the Umatilla stockpile on Oct. 25 and the Anniston stockpile on Sept. 22.

Study Pegs Construction Workers' Career Risks

Data presented Oct. 31 at the American Public Health Association's 139th Annual Meeting showed nearly all construction workers will experience one or more work-related injuries or illnesses over a lifetime, plus a greater risk of premature death.

CSB Report: Oil, Gas Production Sites Pose Hazards to Public

The report identified regulatory gaps at the federal and state levels and called on the EPA and state regulatory bodies to improve current safety and security measures at exploration and production sites.

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