OSHA Asks VPP Partners to Voluntarily Inspect Cranes
The New York Regional Office of OSHA is asking the 151 worksites in its jurisdiction participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) to conduct voluntary inspections of any crane activity occurring at their worksites during the week of October 15. ...
Family of Crane Accident Victim Establishes Foundation Grant in His Honor
The family of American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) member Terrance M. Hennessy, who lost his life in a tragic crane accident March 25 in Miami, Fla., contributed more than $40,000 to the ASSE Foundation to fund a professional development grant in Hennessy’s honor. ...
Hazards at Milford, Conn., Construction Site Result in $215,000 in OSHA Fines
OSHA has cited Homeland Builders Inc., a Fall River, Mass.-based construction contractor, for alleged willful, repeat and serious safety hazards at a Milford, Conn., construction site. ...
EPA, DOJ and State of Illinois Reach Agreement with Crane Composites on Clean Air Act Violations
The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Illinois have reached an agreement with Crane Composites, a fiberglass panel manufacturer formerly known as Kemlite Inc., on alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at the company's plastics manufacturing plant in Channahon, Ill....
OSHA: Falls, Electrical, Scaffold and Rigging Violations Top Cited Hazards in NYC
Fall hazards were the most frequently cited violation found at New York City construction sites by OSHA during a two-week enhanced enforcement effort this past summer....
EPA: Industry Makes Green While Going Green
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals that major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain other important benefits. ...
OSHA Launches National Initiative on Cranes and Derricks
To coincide with the proposed rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction published in the Federal Register, OSHA has initiated a National Crane Safety Initiative to address safety hazards during construction crane operation....
NSC Supports Uniform Injury Data Collection System
The National Safety Council (NSC) announced support for national use of external cause of injury coding (E-codes) to capture injury-related, off-the-job hospital admission data....
International Safety: ILO Calls for Urgent Measures to Address Global Financial Crisis
International Labour Office (ILO) Director-General Juan Somavia called for a series of coordinated financial, social, regulatory and development measures to avert a slide into recession and address the “grave” consequences of the global financial crisis....
International Safety: CSA Unveils Emergency Management, Business Continuity Standard
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) announced a new emergency management and business continuity programs standard, CSA Z1600, designed for private and public organizations of all sizes to use if disaster strikes....
AIHA Announces Academy of Industrial Hygiene Election Results
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently announced the results of the 2008 election for the Academy of Industrial Hygiene Council, which works to provide leadership in advancing the professional field of industrial hygiene....
Time to Reform FECA?
Given federal budget woes, if you were asked to save taxpayers as much money as possible without harming occupational health and safety (OHS) efforts, how would you answer?...
EMCOR Recognizes UMEC Under New Safety Initiative
Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR Group Inc. recognized the University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors in Arizona (UMEC) as the first operating company to be designated a safety and productivity partner under the newly launched EMCOR Safety & Productivity Program (SPP)....
Stakeholders Weigh In On DOL Risk Assessment Rule
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) controversial risk assessment proposal has prompted a flurry of comments from safety and labor stakeholders, including the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), which announced its support of the proposal in a move that conflicts with several organizations that openly oppose it. ...
Kroger Honored for Safety Achievements
Kroger Manufacturing, a division of The Kroger Co. and winner of a 2007 Occupational Hazards America’s Safest Companies award, recently was recognized by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for outstanding worker safety performance. ...
Kellogg Co. Donates Funds, Food for Disaster Preparedness and Response
Feeding America announced that Kellogg's Corporate Citizenship Fund, the charitable arm of Kellogg Co., granted $350,000 to support its nationwide network of food banks disaster relief preparedness and response efforts. Kellogg Co. also donated 24 truckloads of food to help with disaster relief for victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and the Midwest floods earlier this year. ...
International Safety: Unpaid Overtime and Mental Stress Rule Around the Globe
On average, four out of 10 employees work more hours than agreed in their contracts, and half of those working overtime are not compensated for the extra hours put in. ...
Communication Is Essential to Lead Workers Through Current Economic Crisis
To maintain employee morale during times of financial crisis, senior leaders can allay employee fears by communicating clearly on topics such as pensions, 401(k) investments and even job security, according to communication experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm....
Don’t Shelve the Sunblock - Sunburn Risk Can be Even Greater in Winter
If you think now is the time to sideline your sunblock, think again. Head to the mountains this fall or winter and you could get burned twice as fast as you do at the beach. ...
New Study Details Effects of Workplace Conflict on Businesses
According to a new report, workplace conflict is rampant throughout the business world, with U.S. companies spending more than 2.8 hours per employee per week dealing with conflict, which equates to approximately $359 billion in paid hours in 2008. ...
Corrections Officer Collapses, Dies, While Fighting a Wildfire
A 46-year-old prison guard collapsed and died on Oct. 1 while working with an inmate firefighting crew on a fire line near Lake Havasu City, Ariz....
House Passes Collins’ Legislation to Provide Increased Funding for Firefighters
The House of Representatives passed Sen. Susan Collins,’ R-Me., legislation providing the United States Fire Administration (USFA) with the increased funding and resources needed to effectively meet the growing demands on the fire service in the new century. ...
Lieberman, Collins Offer Future Vision for DHS
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., have laid out their vision for a more effective and efficient Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a guide for the next Administration and the 111th Congress....
Domino's Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association Team Up to Deliver Home Fire Prevention Message
Domino's Pizza is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to deliver the message of home fire prevention to its customers across the country. ...
U.S. Fire Administration Commemorates National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week will be commemorated this year from October 5-11. The theme for 2008 is “Prevent Home Fires.” ...
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