The inspections were conducted under OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program for industries with high injury and illness rates. Proposed penalties total $96,030.
Effective Oct. 12, federal OSHA has the responsibility of conducting safety and health inspections of private-sector employers inside the borders of all military installations in Hawaii.
The University of Maryland at College Park's Institute for Systems Research will work with NIST to develop test methods and measurement tools, essential for ensuring these systems perform reliably and consistently.
The five-day event in Detroit includes a session where Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will discuss the prospects for a new highway funding bill from Congress and a GM executive will explain how U.S. automakers are reinventing themselves.
The August 2011 proposed rule would require underground coal mine operators to install proximity detection systems on continuous mining machines, except for full-face continuous mining machines.
The serious violations involve failing to properly guard machinery and provide training on lockout/tagout procedures to prevent equipment from being unexpectedly energized.
In recent months, the railroad industry has experienced three employee fatalities that occurred when employees were caught between rolling equipment.
The $770,000 grant to UCLA actually comes from the State Department under an interagency agreement. The center will be established at the Medical City Complex.
One willful safety violation was cited for requiring employees performing maintenance on vehicles and equipment to work within 3 feet of an open and unguarded pit, exposing them to fall hazards.
This study provides new insights into how stress affects productivity, particularly in combination with exercise and other lifestyle factors.
The company was fined for manufacturing and selling unsafe nurse tanks—a type of cargo tank used to store and transport anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous material used in farming operations.
"The safety of this company's employees is compromised due to management's failure to perform maintenance and take common-sense steps to prevent injuries," said Roberto Sanchez, director of OSHA's area office in Birmingham.
With the MV Rena now expected to break apart, six vessels are trying to corral floating containers from the ship. Salvage firm Svitzer has winched workers aboard who hope to resume removing oil from its tanks.
Professionals in electric, alternative energy, and safety industries will gain expert knowledge on these issues in a forum led by industry leaders, said NFPA.
Published in the Oct. 7 issue of CDC's MMWR, the study examined data from six states participating in the SENSOR program and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Forty percent of state cases were work-related.
The EOBR subcommittee of the agency's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meets Oct. 26-27 to discuss technical issues. FMCSA has decided not to appeal a 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision vacating its 2010 final rule.
Signing a memorandum of understanding Oct. 5 with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication and the American Industrial Hygiene Association means they’ll partner for its delivery.