Risk Management


FRA said it will soon increase its inspections focused on compliance with railroad operating rules, particularly those related to leaving rolling equipment so it is clear of adjacent tracks.

Track Fouling Deaths Bring First 2011 FRA Advisory

One death occurred in September 2010 in New Jersey, the other in February 2011 in Illinois.

NIOSH Reaches Twitter Milestone, Wants Nano Input

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Twitter page has passed 100,000 followers. Until April 15, NIOSH is accepting comments on how to enhance current nanotechnology research.

Chesar helps registrants complete Chemical Safety Assessments for the different uses of a substance as they prepare Chemical Safety Reports.

EU Agency Releases New Chemical Safety Assessment Tool

The European Chemicals Agency made the 1.1.3 version of Chesar available as a free download on April 6. It allows registrants to create full Chemical Safety Reports.

Offshore Drilling Nations Meeting April 14

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the Ministerial Forum on Offshore Drilling Containment and said 13 countries and the European Union had been invited to send representatives.

The dots inside the oval in this U.S. map indicate earthquakes that took place within the New Madrid seismic zone.

Quake Evaluators Assessing New Madrid Risks April 16

With a whole lotta shakin' going on this month about earthquake preparedness, the USGS National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council will meet in Memphis -- part of the New Madrid seismic zone.

South Dakota Grain Engulfment Brings $378,000 in Fines

At least 26 U.S. workers were killed in grain entrapments last year, and the numbers of entrapments are increasing, according to researchers at Purdue University.

NFPA Establishes Sprinkler Antifreeze Requirements

An updated Safety Alert from the National Fire Protection Association addresses the use of antifreeze in new and existing occupancies. It replaces July and August 2010 Alerts that said antifreeze shouldn't be used in residential sprinklers.

JCR Hosting Hospital Emergency Preparedness Conference

The April 27-28 event in Arlington, Va. administrators meet The Joint Commission's hospital accreditation standards and develop effective collaborative plans for emergency events.



New Federal Guidelines on Preventing Catheter-Related Infections

Following them can improve patient safety and reduce medical costs. Such infections are now considered largely preventable, experts say.

DOT Announces New Plan to Repair Aging Pipelines

Following several fatal pipeline accidents, including one that killed five people in Allentown, Pa., Ray LaHood called upon U.S. pipeline owners and operators to conduct a comprehensive review of their oil and gas pipelines to identify areas of high risk and accelerate critical repair and replacement work.

These concrete crossties were made by CXT Concrete Ties, owned by L.B. Foster, and installed at the Port of Vancouver (Wash.)

Automated Inspection of Concrete Crossties Mandated

In a final rule taking effect July 1, the Federal Railroad Administration requires computerized inspections, saying they are better than visual inspections at finding weak points.

National Window Safety Week is April 3-9

“Opening the top half of a double-hung window to let in a cool breeze and keeping the bottom closed can literally save a life," said Donna Stein-Harris, senior director of Safe Communities America for NSC.

Sika Sarnafil Vice President Brian Whelan wrote that the Denver Art Museum reroofing job resembled a "high wire" act.

Boulder Roofer Honored for Doing Tough Job Safely

Black Roofing Inc. won first place in the Steep Slope category of Sika Sarnafil's annual Roofing Contractor Project of the Year competition for reroofing the Denver Art Museum.

Shock-Absorbing Lanyards Can Let You Down

With the reduction in size and weight comes a reduction in price, making PFLs more affordable than ever.

This system provides fall protection for operators during refueling of vehicles at Camp Lejeune.

New System Offers Access and Safety

A refueling system installed at the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune used aluminum safety enclosures to provide fall protection for operators during refueling and adjustable chain stops for extra sturdiness.

Finding and fixing problems or hazards is the measurable heart of safety culture.

A Solution to Measure (and Improve) Safety Culture

Finding and fixing is the measurable heart of safety culture improvement.

How to Implement a Successful AED Program

Before taking steps to implement the program, you must understand the specific state and local requirements.

Lloyd's Posts $3.5B Profit for 2010

The British insurance market's CEO calls them "solid" results despite a year of significant claims from earthquakes and floods. He said new EU requirements for insurers on capital adequacy and risk management are an added challenge.

Drivers cannot be expected to know how much space is available before they cross, the American Trucking Associations said in its comments.

FMCSA Urged to Require Signs at Grade Crossings

The agency is accepting comments about its proposed rule until April 29. Commenters say some or all grade crossings should have signs posted to warn truckers how much room is available on the other side of the tracks.

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