Hudson Rescue Workers Aided by Science
Underwater sensors and forecast models, which provided lifesaving information on wind and water conditions, aided the emergency teams responding to the Jan. 15 US Airways Flight 1549 crash....
CSB Safety Video Targets Dust Explosion Prevention
To mark the first anniversary of the Imperial Sugar explosion that killed 14 workers in February 2008, CSB Chairman John Bresland released a new video safety message asking federal regulators and businesses to increase efforts to prevent combustible dust fires and explosions....
National Law Enforcement Museum Project Soldiers On
Planners for the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum recently announced an extended timeline and substantial cost-saving measures to keep the project on track despite the nation’s current economic challenges....
Live Fire Experiments Examine Impact of Changes in Firefighting Resources
Recent fire experiments performed by researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other organizations are part of a landmark study examining the effect of firefighter crew sizes and equipment arrival times on fire growth rates and an occupant's ability to survive a building fire....
OSHA Fines New Jersey Distribution Center $123,100 for Workplace Safety Violations
OSHA proposed $123,100 in penalties for Edison, N.J.-based O.C.E. Warehouse and Distribution Center for alleged workplace safety and health violations, including failing to provide unobstructed exit routes for employees in case of emergency....
ISEA Announces Public Review for First Aid, Smoke Hood Standards
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently announced the availability of draft revisions to its voluntary consensus standards for workplace first aid kits and air-purifying respiratory protective smoke escape devices. ...
2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week Theme Announced
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) announced the theme “Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility” for the 2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 14-20....
IAFC Reaffirms Its Position Opposing Public Safety Consolidation
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) board of directors issued a position statement reaffirming the association’s continued opposition to consolidating fire and emergency service and law enforcement agencies and the creation of public safety officers. The measure comes in response to a growing trend of some consultants to push consolidation as a remedy for local government officials faced with shrinking local budgets....
OSU-OSHA Safety Day: Construction Safety Management at Health Care Facilities
At the 2009 OSU-OSHA Safety Day, one presenter highlighted the importance of not disrupting hospital operations or endangering patient safety when completing construction and maintenance work in health care settings....
CSB Safety Video Stresses Effective Winterization Programs
In a new video safety message, U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman John Bresland urged companies to ensure they have effective winterization programs to prevent major chemical and refinery process accidents that could result in deaths or substantial property damage....
AFA-CWA: Flight Attendants’ Professionalism, Safety Training Saved Lives of Flight 1549 Passengers
When US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in New York City’s Hudson River, the flight attendants’ professionalism and safety training were instrumental in the evacuation of all 150 passengers, said the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA)....
Report: Nation Not Ready for Pandemic Flu
The Committee on Homeland Security released a majority staff report examining the nation’s state of preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The report identifies current weaknesses and provides recommendations for what Congress, the incoming administration and the public and private sectors can do to achieve national readiness to combat this threat....
CSB to Investigate Utah Refinery Explosion
A Jan. 12 explosion at the Silver Eagle Refinery in Woods Cross, Utah, injured four workers and prompted a four-member team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) to investigate the cause of the incident....
OSHA Forms Alliance with PandemicPrep.Org in St. Louis
OSHA’s St. Louis area office and PandemicPrep.Org have formed an alliance to provide information, guidance and access to training resources that will enhance public and occupational knowledge of pandemic influenza....
Pennsylvanians Urged to Include Emergency Preparedness in New Year's Resolutions
While many people typically resolve to improve their lifestyles, health or financial situations in the new year, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. French urges residents to also include a resolution to be ready for emergencies....
CSB Chairman Calls for Focus On Process Safety, Accident Prevention During Recession
In his first video safety message on Dec. 22, U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman John Bresland said that chemical companies and refineries need to continue to invest in process safety and preventive maintenance, even as the economic downturn cuts into sales and profits....
DHS Announces $34 Million in Emergency Operations Center Grants
On Dec. 16, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened the application period for approximately $34 million under the FY 2009 Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Grant Program. These grants are intended to improve state, local and tribal emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure and interoperable Emergency Operations Centers....
The Ready Campaign Encourages Americans to Resolve to Be Ready in 2009
With the new year approaching, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign reminds Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2009. Resolve to be Ready is a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in the new year....
Hardware Heroes: Search and Rescue Robots
Imagine the following situation: You are a first responder and you arrive at the scene of a building that has collapsed....
Emergency Managers Call for Restoring FEMA to Independent Agency Status
The U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) is calling for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be restored to its former status as an independent agency reporting directly to the president. ...
Overhauled Code for Carbon Monoxide Detectors Now Applies to Commercial Buildings
Greater awareness of the lethal nature of carbon monoxide (CO) has given rise to increasing numbers of state and local building codes related to CO. Although the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has had a CO code for dwelling units for some time, it has not had a CO code for commercial buildings – until now....
FEMA Develops Earthquake Disaster Response Initiative
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is developing an initiative with the eight states of the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) in the central United States to develop catastrophic earthquake disaster response plans. ...
Report: Highest Hazard U.S. Chemical Facilities Can Be Converted to Protect Millions from Possible Terrorist Attack
A new report from the Center for American Progress identifies safer and more secure alternatives for the nation’s 101 most dangerous chemical facilities...
New Report Asks: Are You Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster?
Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters injure and kill thousands of people and damage billions of dollars worth of property in the United States...
Domestic Violence a Growing Problem for Veterans, Researchers Say
On Nov. 11, citizens across the country paused to remember, honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans. But Veterans’ Day also serves as a reminder of the challenges facing service members, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which researchers say can make male veterans more prone to domestic violence....
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