Twenty-one percent of the 262 people who sustained non-fatal injuries when the ammonium nitrate facility exploded suffered a TBI, according to a report released June 24 by public health officials in Texas.
The safety board's experts are explaining why the pilots failed to correct a landing approach that was too low and slow, causing the July 2013 crash at San Francisco International Airport.
The slight decline "is a positive sign for the state" after an 11 percent increase in vehicle thefts during 2012, according to the law enforcement agency.
A container aboard the cargo ship caught fire Nov. 16, 2013, trapping 32 crew members and passengers. Norwegian helicopters were unable to rescue them, and the crew managed to extinguish the fire 13 hours after it erupted.
Safety managers who download a free "Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers" guide will receive a sample of the company's SPF30 sunscreen.
The European Transport Safety Council issued a report that found the country cut total deaths of road users by 37 percent from 2010 to 2013, making the most progress toward the EU target of halving these deaths by 2020.
It recommends that workers on foot always wear high-visibility apparel that is appropriate for the job task and work environment.
The change in Lubbock's status from a district to an area office includes added staffers who will focus on the safety and health of high-risk construction workers, with an emphasis on Hispanic construction workers.
The regional program is an effort of OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office. In the larger Philadelphia Region, 47 fatalities resulted from tree trimming and clearing from 2009 through 2013, according to the agency.
The city's downtown has much more to offer visitors than the Sixth Floor Museum.
OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said work on the proposed crystalline silica standard is "actually moving quite well" and he expects it to be finalized in 2016.
The report to the president was prepared in response to his Executive Order 13650, Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, issued in August 2013.
The July 30 meeting in Washington, D.C., is called to gather information as the agency considers developing a standard about responders' safety following the West, Texas, explosion.
NOAA has predicted the June 1-Nov. 30 Atlantic hurricane season will be near-normal or below-normal.
A status indicator or readiness display will show an alert when a problem is found. This is why it is important for you to conduct regular inspections.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a clear and present danger. Dated (mis)perceptions about AEDs can easily be debunked.
Little attention or thought is given to these critical assets until a failure occurs. With a little thought and planning for maintenance, most electrical system failures can be eliminated.