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National Postal Safety Settlement Reached

The agreement followed negotiations after inspections at 42 facilities in 2009-10 found violations of OSHA electrical standards.

OSHA to Investigate Cirque du Soleil Performer's Death

Sarah Guyard-Guillot fell approximately 120 feet to her death during a performance Saturday.

AMA Updates Pain Management Education Program

It emphasizes balancing appropriate pain management and prevention of prescription drug abuse and diversion.



DC Circuit Upholds MSHA's Emergency Lifelines Position

The decision holds that not maintaining emergency lifelines in a manner for miners to use effectively is a significant and substantial violation of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, regardless of the likelihood of a mine emergency actually occurring at the time of the violation.

BP Star Site Wins Another Award

BP Decatur, an OSHA VPP Star facility in Alabama that manufactures naphthalene dicarboxylate, received the first place recognition award from the Manufacture Alabama Safety Conference for outstanding safety performance.

'Friends of NIOSH' Seek Stable Funding

The group's letter to House Appropriations leaders asks for "at least the Fiscal 2012 level."

Governor Appoints Chief for Tennessee Workers' Comp Division

Abbie Hudgens will serve a six-year term at the helm of the revamped Workers' Compensation Division in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

WISE Event Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific

ASSE's Women in Safety Engineering common interest group held its "Business and Networking" event June 24.

Salvors Confirm: Costa Concordia Upright by Early September

Engineers from the joint venture hired to refloat the cruise ship updated the mayor and residents of the island of Giglio on June 25.

New ASSE Institute Works to Improve Risk Assessment

The Risk Assessment Institute will encourage organizations to be better equipped to assess risk.

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Looking Ahead to Safety 2014

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

New DOT Secretary Confirmed

The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, N.C., on June 27.

OSHA Emphasis Program Targets Automotive Lift Injuries

The local emphasis program is active in Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa during July.

Senate Committee Hearing Today on West Explosion

The CSB's chair and other experts will testify about that devastating explosion and also about the Geismar, La., chemical plant explosion on June 13.

OSHA's Michaels: 'Very Concerned' About Temporary Workers' Training

Forestry and building and framing are two industries where the agency believes many temps are employed.

Safety 2013 Opens Tuesday with Elvis and Keynote

Day two of ASSE 2013 kicked off in true Las Vegas form, with showgirls, a marching band and The King himself. As a surprise to the audience, an Elvis impersonator entertained attendees and opened the show with a musical act.

What's the Future of Flame Resistant Fabrics?

Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. shared its vision for flame resistance and comfort in the future.

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