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OSHA Blasts N.J. Construction Firm for Trenching Hazards, Issues $158,400 in Penalties

The willful violations involve failing to ensure that the excavation spoil pile was at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation, ensure that the ladder extended 3 feet above the level being accessed, and provide cave-in protection for employees working in the excavation.

Web Tool Aims to Improve Workplace for Breast Cancer Survivors

“No effective intervention exists to improve employment outcomes following any cancer diagnosis, including breast cancer,” said author Mary Sesto.

Coast Guard Opts for PFDs Rulemaking

The agency announced that one adverse comment caused it to withdraw a direct final rule to harmonize its standards with current industry consensus standards.



EMSA Fishing for New Executive Director

The European Maritime Safety Agency opened its doors in 2003 after two major oil spills occurred about three years apart off the coasts of France and Spain.

Washington L&I: Reforms Create Opportunity to Restore Workers' Comp Reserves

"It's critical that we restore the workers' comp reserves. Savings from the reforms create an opportunity to do this without large rate increases," said L&I Director Judy Schurke.

EASNA Seeking Presenters for 2012 Conference

Employee assistance's involvement in a safe work environment is one of the topics of interest to the society's Curriculum Committee for the 24th Annual EASNA Institute in Calgary next year.

Hopkins Study Shows Risks of Offshore Helicopters

From 1983 to 2009, 178 crashes in the Gulf of Mexico alone involved 139 deaths. Mechanical failures caused 68 of them (38 percent), more than twice as many as bad weather.

Many Iraq/Afghanistan War Veterans Need Lung Function Testing: ACOEM

The researchers suggest a number of possible explanations for lung injury in soldiers with IAW-LI, such as inhaling sharp and coarse dust grains, toxins, and allergens in the in the harsh, polluted combat environment.

Smartphones Could Play Key Role in Future U.S. Elections, Researchers Say

“Mobile voting carries the potential to increase voter participation, reduce election administration costs, and allow voters to interact with familiar technology," the authors wrote.

Final Report on Deepwater Horizon Fixes Chief Blame on BP

The BOEMRE panel released its report Sept. 14, dedicating it to the 11 workers killed in the explosion and praising rescue work by nearby vessels and crews that helped 115 survivors evacuate safely.

OSHA Releases Latest High-Hazard Workplaces Plan

This plan applies to establishments in the targeted industries with 20 or more workers; earlier versions applied only to establishments with 40 or more.

IBM 'Commuter Pain' Survey Reveals Worst Cities for Driving

Commuting pain is reflected globally as 69 percent of those surveyed indicated that traffic has negatively affected their health in some way. Some 42 percent of respondents globally reported increased stress and 35 percent reported increased anger.

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Study Says

The researchers note that brain imaging studies have consistently revealed objective evidence of favorable effects of exercise on human brain integrity.

$917,000 Penalty Issued to Massachusetts Company

OSHA said Bostik Inc., an adhesives manufacturer, did not follow proper process safety management procedures for handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals -- acetone, in this case.

NTSB Cites Trucker's Cell Phone Distraction in 11-Victim Crash

Keith Laymon used his cell phone for 69 calls or text messages in the 24 hours prior to the March 26, 2010, crash in which his tractor-trailer his a 15-passenger van near Munfordville, Ky.

HHS, Partners Announce Million Hearts Campaign

It aims to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes within the next five years through healthy choices and "ABCS": Aspirin for people at risk, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, Smoking cessation.

Big Goals for Philadelphia Refrigerator Recycling Project

GE and ARCA Inc. announced Sept. 9 that the UNTHA Recycling Technology system was ready to crunch its first refrigerator. It will recover about 95 percent of the insulating foam, plus high-quality plastics, aluminum, copper, and steel.

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