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NRC Takes Action Against International Isotopes, Inc.

A technician received a radiation exposure in excess of NRC limits on Aug. 20.

Executive Order Mandates Paid Sick Leave by Federal Contractors

The executive order will give approximately 300,000 people working on federal contracts the ability to earn up to seven days of paid sick leave each year.

CSB Sets Houston Meeting on DuPont La Porte Release

CSB investigators will present their findings and suggested recommendations and will include an animation depicting the events that led to the deaths.



FSIS Advisory Panel Meeting This Week

Two subcommittee also will be meeting, one discussing strategies to reduce Salmonella infections and other improved detection of foodborne Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli.

OSHA: Deficient Medical Management to Blame for Musculoskeletal Injuries

A Delaware poultry processing plant has been warned by OSHA.

Strangulation Death at Bowling Center a 'Preventable Workplace Tragedy'

OSHA has said that a pinsetter lacked safety mechanisms, which led to the fatality.

Are You Ready? National Preparedness Month is Under Way

The theme this year is: "Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today."

Insights and Implications to Guide Your Fall Arrest Decisions

When it comes to engineered fall protection, there is mass confusion out there.

DOL Awards $10.5 Million in Grants to 80 Nonprofit Organizations

The grants will go to helping high-risk workers and employers.

HHS Proposing Rule to Increase Protection for Human Study Subjects

Proposed changes include new data security and information protection standards to reduce the potential for violations of privacy and confidentiality.

NSC Estimates 395 May be Killed on Roads This Holiday Weekend

The safety council is urging travelers to practice defensive driving.

MSHA Proximity Detection Rule Issued

The agency has been concerned about struck-by incidents in mines for several years.

MSA Buying Latchways plc, National Safety Apparel Acquires TECGEN

Two deals on the eve of the National Safety Council's Congress & Expo this month will give those companies' representatives plenty to talk about with attendees.

Meeting Set for Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee of NACOSH

The meeting will be held on Sept. 9, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Roofing Contractor Sentenced for Making False Statements to OSHA Inspectors

The statements were made following an incident that seriously injured three workers.

Triumph Motorcycles Agrees to Penalty in Failure-to-Report Case

NHTSA announced that it investigated after the company recalled more than 1,300 motorcycles for a defect that could reduce steering capability, and the company filed a late response to a NHTSA Special Order.

Panama Canal Authority Suspends Draft Restriction

Caused by El Nino conditions, the restriction had been set to begin Sept. 8.

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