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OSHA Unearths Trenching Hazards at Georgia Construction Site

In September 2010, as part of OSHA's National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation, a compliance officer observed several violations at a worksite where the company was installing pipe in a deep excavation.

MIOSHA Launches Initiative to Prevent Workplace Electrocutions

The MIOSH Act requires employers to provide "a workplace free of recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employees."

Drivers can be fined and receive penalty two points on their licenses for using a hand-held cellphone while driving in New York City.

NYPD Targets Cell Use While Driving

A 24-hour crackdown took place Tuesday in the city to enforce a new law prohibiting use of hand-held cellphones while driving.



Square D Services' Demo Van Hits the Road

Starting this week in Florida, the Services & Solutions Demo Van displays arc flash mitigation products and equipment life extension solutions and offers free lunch-and-learn seminars about both topics.

Veteran NASA Fire Chief Retires

George Hoggard began his career at the Kennedy Space Center by training the first astronauts to step on the moon. He has been chief of fire training throughout the shuttle era.

Worker Amputations Lead to $45,200 in Fines for Metal Recycler

The company, which processes scrap metal for recycling, has received 13 serious and two other-than-serious citations.

$465,500 in Penalties Issued to Large Grain Storage Company

Gavilon Grain LLC, which is privately held, says it operates 110 grain facilities and 60 feed and food ingredient storage and handling facilities in North America.

ISEA Launches Business Growth Campaign

Each campaign outlines specific growth objectives and strategies as well as supporting online best practices, tools, and coaching that will be used to achieve these growth targets.

This NNSA photo shows Mike Thompson of NNSA and Nevada National Security Site Fire Chief Charles Fauerbach decoupling a fire hose to open the new Fire Station No. 1 in October 2010. Looking on are representatives from the Nevada congressional delegation and Nevada Site Office management.

New NNSA Fire Stations Earn LEED Gold Certification

They were dedicated at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Nevada National Security Site last fall. Because the site's firefighting units assist local agencies, they're a benefit to the community at large.

Among the 300 codes and standards for which NFPA is responsible is the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13).

NFPA Revises Standards Development Process

Effective for standards reporting in the Fall 2013 revision cycle are significant changes that include a new website to be the centralized entry point for participants in the process and also a single comment stage.

Food Safety Modernization Act Implementation Meeting Set

The Food and Drug Administration will hold the meeting March 29 to hear from stakeholders about the import safety provisions of the new law.

50,000 Potassium Iodide Pills Donated to Japan

Approximately 50,000 potassium iodide tablets have been donated by Nukepills.com to Tokushukai Hospital in Tokyo for immediate distribution to those affected by Japan's nuclear reactor crisis

Heavier Passengers Bring Change to Transit Bus Testing

The Federal Transit Administration proposed a change in its bus testing protocols March 14 because its current assumption, 150 pounds per passenger, is no longer accurate.

Alabama Smelting Plant Cited for LOTO, Electrical Hazards

OSHA cited 17 serious safety violations, including failing to use lockout/tagout procedures of energy sources, guard open-sided floors and platforms, and provide standard railings for fixed stairways.

CPSC Launches Consumer Product Safety Information Database

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently went live with the SaferProducts.gov database mandated by Congress, as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Consumers are encouraged to submit reports of harm or risks of harm, and to search for safety information on products they own or may be considering buying.

London Fire Brigade Trims OT Spending

The largest UK fire department announced a plan to save $640,000 per year for the next five years by cutting unnecessary overtime paid to firefighters.

The new standard addresses "a critical gap" in the ability of end users to look at overall PPE performance, a committee member says.

New Standard Offers Test Method for Apparel Resistance

The ASTM F2878 standard addresses the mechanics of hypodermic needle punctures in protective clothing.

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