Risk Management


Stronger Storms, Deeper Droughts Coming, Federal Report Says

The first comprehensive analysis of predicted climate changes in North America says weather is becoming more severe because of greenhouse gases.

Ski Resort Fined for Failure to Report Hazardous Chemicals Inventory

Under EPCRA, reporting of chemical inventory information is required each year on March 1.

Medical Review Board Public Meeting Set for July 18

Attendance is open to the interested public, including medical examiners, motor carriers, drivers, and representatives of medical and scientific associations.

CBP Cautions Travelers about Inadmissible Items, Which It will Seize

The agency urges citizens to take one extra step it says is equally as important in planning vacations--visit the "Know Before You Go" Web site for travel-related regulations and protection tips.

NHTSA July 4th Impaired Driving Prevention Planner Available

The intent of this planner is to provide users with marketing material, media tools, and marketing ideas to distribute to fit local needs and objectives while at the same time partnering with other states, communities, and organizations all across the country on this promotional program.

Report: Guns-on-Campus Bills Fail at State Level Across Nation

"Arming college students is the wrong lesson to learn from Virginia Tech," said Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Automotive Fastener Maker Wins MIOSHA's 26th Star

Acument Global Technologies' Holly Operations Gainey Drive facility received Michigan's highest safety and health award today.

Survey: 28 Percent of American Workers Report On-the-Job Injuries

Among men, the figure climbs to more than one-third (36 percent) who say they have suffered work-related injuries. Of those injured on the job, 43 percent said they missed more than one week of work as a result of their injury. And 31 percent said they were off the job for more than a month.



Congressional Support Builds for Building Code Grant

If approved, CBCAG funds would be dedicated to training “First Preventers”--building and fire safety officials who prevent harm by ensuring compliance with safety codes before disasters occur.

OSHA Offers Safety Tips for Working in Summer Heat

Factors such as working in direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, physical exertion, and lack of sufficient water intake can lead to heat stress, the agency warns.

Medline Launches Nationwide Hand Hygiene Compliance Program

Geared for hospital and health care facilities, the program combines best-in-class hand hygiene products, a step-by-step implementation process, patient education, and training materials to fight hospital-acquired infections.

70E, a Changing Standard

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, has become a critical part of the safety equation for companies and individuals who work on or near electrical power systems and their components.

EPA Proposes to Extend Deadline for Pesticide Labeling

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are a pesticide formulator, agrichemical dealer, an independent commercial applicator, or a custom blender.

Sun Protection Tips for Father's Day Activities

With outdoor activities on tap today for many of us, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers some simple tips to ensure we don't get too much sun exposure.

EPA to Clean Up Abandoned Uranium Mines on Navajo Nation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, recently finalized a five-year plan for cleaning up the legacy of abandoned uranium mining on the Navajo Nation.

'Emotional' Labor is Subject of New Book

Emergency dispatchers, caseworkers, and other public service workers perform "emotional" labor that should be valued in the same manner as mental and physical labor, according to a new book.

20 Years after Radon Abatement Act, Exposure Getting Worse

EPA has not decided how to use all the authorities or tools available to it to achieve the Act's goals, and, meanwhile, it has not been reporting program results in relation to homes at risk in its performance reporting.

OSHA Cites U.S. Army Base in Alaska, Again

"It is particularly disturbing that we found a number of serious violations of a repeated nature. . . . This situation does not indicate an effective program is in place," said Richard S. Terrill, regional administrator for OSHA in Seattle.

Monro Muffler Brake Faces $107,000 in Fines Following Employee Complaint

The Glastonbury, Conn., inspection begun in December 2007 identified several conditions that had earlier been cited at Monro locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Red Cross Urges Storm, Flood Victims to Get Registered

As rising floodwaters continue to destroy homes and threaten communities across much of the Midwest and West Virginia, the American Red Cross urges affected residents to register themselves online.

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