AIHce: The Power (and Pitfalls) of Fear Surrounding Nuclear Incidents
On May 16, a radiation expert told attendees at the 2011 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) that fears surrounding radiation, especially in light of Japan’s recent crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, largely are blown out of proportion and can do more harm than good...
Everyday Heroes: May 15-21 is National EMS Week
“Everyday Heroes” is the theme of the 38th annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, which runs May 15-21 this year to recognize and pay tribute to EMS workers across the nation...
CSB: Combustible Metal Dust Led to Fatal Flash Fire
According to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), two separate flash fires at a Hoeganaes Corp. plant, which killed one worker and injured two others, involved accumulated iron dust that became airborne and combusted...
At-Home Safety: Online Tool Sparks Better Fire Sprinkler Decisions
For the builder or buyer of a new home, the decision of whether or not to install a fire sprinkler can be complicated, particularly if you’re not already an expert on the matter. A free National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) online tool helps make that decision a little easier by examining the costs and benefits associated with residential fire sprinklers...
Web Exclusive Feature: Snuffing Out Industrial Dust Hazards
The right dust collection system not only will prevent hazardous situations, but also can improve worker comfort and productivity...
In Wake of Bin Laden's Execution, PSA Pushes for Public Safety Legislation
According to the Public Safety Alliance (PSA), thousands of public safety officers applauded the bi-partisan, long-term effort of the Obama and Bush Administrations for the May 2 execution of al Qaeda lead terrorist Osama bin Laden – but additional legislation is needed to ensure these responders can continue their work safely and effectively...
OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Shipyard Working Conditions
On May 2, OSHA announced a final rule, “General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment,” that updates existing shipyard requirements to improve worker health and safety and prevent up to 350 serious injuries annually...
Managing PPE: NFPA Standards: One Number Makes a Big Difference in Protection
Which standard is the most appropriate to use when considering flame-resistant clothing: NFPA 2112 or 2113...
Four Decades of OSHA: A Timeline
On April 28, OSHA reaches a 40-year milestone. Since it was founded 4 decades ago, the agency established a range of safety and health regulations to protect the American work force; reduced workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities; and initiated a national conversation about occupational health and safety...
25 Years After Chernobyl, Nuclear Safety Still a Concern
April 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear accident, the world’s worst nuclear disaster that led to widespread radiation fallout across Europe...
April 20 Marks First Anniversary of BP Oil Spill
The April 20, 2010 explosion that rocked BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and triggered a catastrophic environmental disaster that would result in millions of barrels of oil spilling into the Gulf. On this first anniversary of the explosion, U.S. Chemical Safety Board Chairman (CSB) Chairman Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso commented on the board’s investigation surrounding the disaster...
Forgoing Sleep to Adjust to Shift Work Schedules is a Disruptive Strategy for Nurses
A study examining the strategies nurses use to adjust between day and night sleep cycles found that as many as 25 percent of hospital nurses go without sleep for at least 24 hours in order to adjust to working on the night shift. This strategy is not effective in helping nurses’ internal clocks adjust to a nighttime schedule, researchers said...
Senate Introduces Safe Chemicals Act of 2011
On April 14, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., along with Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and others, introduced the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 to upgrade the nation’s system for managing chemical safety and protect communities from toxic chemicals...
Heart Attacks, Acceptance of Risk Contribute to Increased Firefighter Fatalities
Cultural factors in firefighters’ work environment that promote getting the job done as quickly as possible with whatever resources available lead to an increase in line-of-duty firefighter fatalities, according to researchers at the UGA College of Public Health. The researchers also determined that cardiovascular events, and not smoke inhalation, represent the leading cause of death for firefighters...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 10-16
National Volunteer Week is observed April 10-16, and according to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, it’s all about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities...
Don’t Just Change Your Batteries – Change Your Smoke Detector, Too
Many of us remembered to change the batteries in our smoke detectors when the time changed in March, but is that enough...
How Will Japan’s Crisis Affect U.S. Nuclear Safety?
In an interview with EHS Today, a physicist explained that the disaster at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have implications for nuclear safety in the United States...
CSB Releases Safety Video Depicting Bayer CropScience Fire, Explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a new safety video depicting events leading to the Aug. 28, 2008, catastrophic explosion and fire at the Bayer CropScience facility in Institute, W.Va., that fatally injured two workers...
Lessons Learned from the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
To mark the 100-year anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released a booklet containing statements from 34 worker safety and health leaders on what the fire has to teach us today...
New Frances Perkins Exhibit Observes Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Anniversary
March 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a workplace disaster that not only claimed the lives of 146 garment workers and elicited public backlash against negligent safety regulations, but also had a great impact on Frances Perkins, the secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945. A new exhibit at Mount Holyoke College, Perkin’s alma mater, commemorates Perkins’ service and observes the tragic 1911 fire...
March 25 Marks 100th Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
On March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the Asch Building in New York City took the lives of 146 women and men unable to escape due to inadequate safety protections. Doors were locked; the fire escape had melted. Many desperate to escape jumped out windows to their deaths while thousands of New Yorkers watched in horror. Public outrage over this tragedy led to new work and safety legislation, rules and regulations nationwide...
Understanding Radiation Exposure and the Health Risks in Japan
Reactor problems at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant could lead to exposure to large amounts of radioactivity, which can be lethal to humans and have long-term health consequences. An expert at Nova Southeastern University breaks down the types of radioactive materials, exposure and risks...
NIOSH Seeks Input from Health Care Workers on Chemical Health, Safety Practices
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites health care personnel to participate voluntarily in an online survey about health and safety practices in working with hazardous chemicals on the job. The survey is open until March 26...
First Responders, Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate Launch a Virtual Social Media Working Group
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s First Responder Communities of Practice recently launched a Virtual Social Media Working Group (VSMWG) comprised of first responders and homeland security professionals from various disciplines, localities, sectors and government agencies across the country...
House Hearing Scrutinizes MSHA Regulatory and Enforcement Actions
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Administrator Joseph Main testified at a March 3 House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing that examined recent regulatory and policy changes aimed at improving mine safety...
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