Spent rounds from training conducted in the 1960s remain at sites in at least seven states, according to the U.S. Army.
Two units of the federal Technical Support Working Group are hosting PPE Conference 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nov. 30-Dec. 3. TSWG is the interagency R&D anti-terrorism program.
OSHA began its inspection on May 12 at the company's worksite in Dallas after receiving a complaint alleging workers were being exposed to lead while cutting lead cable that was to be recycled.
The acquired company provides services related to the world's most-used chemical, sulfuric acid.
The three authors of the paper published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health conducted the research because there have been few studies on welders' exposures, especially in construction.
Two workers died of burns after an explosion in May involving ammonium perchlorate and n-Butanol.
A panel of three judges from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 5 rejected the appeal from three people who lived 2-5 miles away from the site of the Jan. 6, 2005, chlorine spill.
Many departments around the country reminded homeowners to change their batteries as Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. Nov. 7. Some are helping residents do just that.
According to EPA’s New England office, Robinson Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. sold ozone-depleting refrigerants to non-certified technicians at two separate sales outlets in Massachusetts, in violation of the Clean Air Act.
It was not sold as an individual product but was packaged with power tools sold by Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. of Toronto from January 2004 to May 2010. Health Canada says the company has sold compliant oil since then.
On numerous occasions, MSHA officials have attempted to resolve serious safety issues at Massey-owned Freedom Energy, including meetings with upper mine management over recurring roof problems, ventilation and dust control issues. The inspections, citations, and meetings with mine management have not resulted in changes in behavior.
It is the first U.S. standard to address the protective apparel needs of workers who require protection from chemical hazards every day, not just in emergency situations.
EPA announced Nov. 4 that it has denied a petition seeking a ban on manufacturing, using, and processing of lead in fishing gear.
The online page allows users to track the trend lines for elevated blood lead levels in adult workers from 2002 through 2008 in construction, manufacturing, mining, and service industries.
The Nov. 17 event hosted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives will help companies comply with PHMSA's new fatigue management rule.
The pipeline involved in the failure leaked crude oil for more than ten hours before Chevron received notification of the failure from the local fire department, according to PHMSA.
The 48-page draft will replace the 2007 strategic plan guiding R&D by 25 participating organizations.
EPA and NHTSA announced the public hearings will take place Nov. 15 in Chicago and Nov. 18 in Cambridge, Mass.
Fatal incidents where rescue capability is not standing by and available are all too frequent.
OSHA warned gas power plant operators they could face similar fines if the same thing happens at a plant they build or renovate.