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Fire Sprinkler Bill Introduced in Congress

"New sprinkler systems are required in new buildings, but we need to do more to ensure the best systems are retrofitted in older buildings," said U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

WV Mining Safety Officials Counting Down to Shelter Deadline

The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety & Training reminded stakeholders June 4 that they had 210 days left to install shelters with refitted compressed gas cylinder valves.

Peak Construction Season Brings Safety Stand Downs

Two took place in Tennessee and the Chicago area this week, focused on preventing caught in/between accidents and falls.



The End is Near for Port Everglades Smokestacks

Florida Power & Light Company announced it will demolish the 350-foot-tall quartet and 7,500-ton boilers at the plant on July 16.

Security Cameras Effective in Curbing Cab Driver Homicides

A study by researchers at NIOSH’s Division of Safety Research determined the homicide rate in cities that installed them was seven times lower than before the cameras were installed.

BP to Complete Active Oil Spill Cleanup This Month

It is estimated that by mid-June, cleanup in three states will be complete.

Tweets Covering Major Wildfire in Real Time

The Black Forest Fire north of Colorado Springs has damaged or destroyed at least 80 homes and caused some 6,000 people to evacuate overnight.

NTSB Explains I-5 Bridge Collapse: 'Crowded' Driver Moved to the Right

The oversize load he was moving was too tall to pass under sway braces there. The result was significant damage to load-bearing members of the steel truss spans, according to the agency.

NIOSH Writes Booklet for Home Construction Workers

Written with younger and less experienced workers in mind, it is a guide to preventing manual material handling injuries.

Great Lakes Shipping Threatened by Historic Water Lows

While water levels are low, a MARAD report shows there is a potential for improvement to the shipping industry in the future.

Energy Department Calculates Lower Cost of Driving Electric

With the eGallon site, drivers can determine the exact cost benefit to driving electric in their state

PHMSA Pipeline Safety Workshop to Be Webcast

The June 19-20 workshop in Dallas is intended to identify ways to strengthen public awareness of pipeline safety issues.

Dow Corning Plant in China Wins NFPA Award

The Dow Corning Co. Ltd. Songjiang plant in Shanghai was honored for a "Have 2 Ways Out" training initiative, which included drills, posters, banners and online materials during Fire Prevention Week.

OSHA Focusing on Crane Safety in Northwest

The new OSHA emphasis program will hone in on crane safety in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Maryland Company Cited for Workplace Violence Hazards after Stabbing

The employee was fatally stabbed last December.

FAA Wants Proposals to Transition General Aviation to Unleaded Fuel

The DOT agency is asking the world’s fuel producers to submit proposals for fuel options by next year and is committed to the development of a new unleaded fuel by 2018.

Plan for Reducing UK Waste Handling Deaths Released

"We wanted this to be a sort of road map to healthier and safer industry – something that lets anyone in waste and recycling join us on a journey. There’s a long road ahead, but we're off in the right direction," said WISH Chair Chris Jones.

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