The future will be defined by how organizations respond to globalization, culture and performance; prioritization of safety initiatives; development of employee engagement; and the relationship between organization and employee.
The new system will display the risk of extreme heat stress and time to flashover (the point when all combustible materials in a room simultaneously erupt in flames) on the incident commander's screen, along with the firefighters' locations and vital signs.
Defibrillators & CPR
"We said, if people are going to really survive cardiac arrest, we should design a unit that's built for 10 year olds, or for anybody walking down the street, because time is of the essence and speed to shock is all that matters."
OSHA and other federal agencies track electrical accidents of all kinds, but not arc flash incidents specifically. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working to change that through a collaborative research project to conduct extensive testing on arc flash. At present, only data on all electrical accidents are available.
Strongest leaders know that real Safety
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Joe Main, the assistant secretary now in charge at MSHA, will unveil a “comprehensive” strategy Dec. 3 at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, the agency announced.
The Philips Healthcare emergency response team saved Joe Moscato's life July 22, using an AED in a real emergency for the first time. Only one responder that day had prior health care experience.
Packaging designers, converters, consumer good producers, retailers, and equipment manufacturers from around the world are encouraged to enter their new product packaging developments. There is no entry fee, and the deadline is Feb. 12, 2010.
NASA has only five space shuttle missions on its schedule, but the safety factor of the next generation of astronauts’ transport is still to be decided.
Safety Director Ted Sommer said the company "strives every day to meet our goal of zero incidents through preplanning, training, and open coordination among the trades."
"We want to ensure all construction companies -- big and small -- are prepared to effectively control the workplace hazards their employees may encounter," said Nick Walters, OSHA's area director in Peoria, Ill.
The Web site serving as ground central for the campaign includes tips on alternatives to handshaking and articles such as "History of the Handshake," "Famous People Who Don't Shake Hands," and "How Many Men Wash Their Hands After Using Toilet."
The alert reminds underground mine personnel that the chambers' oxygen systems must be protected against damage when the chambers are moved, or dangerous conditions could result during an actual emergency.
On the question of public spending to tackle climate change, the majority of UK consumers indicated that providing health care and fighting crime should be a higher priority.
The Drug Information Association will host its 9th Annual Conference on Contemporary Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Strategies from Jan. 10-13, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
"The board agreed that the ability for the society to offer certification programs . . . is important in remaining relevant in the changing global marketplace," ASTM International President James A. Thomas said.
The plan lists numerous rules and research to be done during the next two years, including rules requiring seat belts and on-board electronic recording devices on motorcoach buses and limits on drivers' cell phone and PDA use.
The program began in 1989 at the Dakota City, Neb., beef complex, where the recordable injury and illness rate is now 67 percent below the 1991 rate and injuries and illnesses requiring the involvement of a physician are 73 percent below 1991 levels.
"The CURT Construction Industry Safety Excellence Award winners have once again established new levels of safety performance, achievement, and innovation that proves zero incidents can be achieved," said Greg Landis, co-chairman of the CURT Safety Committee.
About 900,000 servicemembers will be involved during a three-year period, with 100,000 new recruits surveyed annually and followed over time.