Chemical Plant Faces $487,000 Fine For Violations
'OSHA cited General Chemical Corporation Delaware Valley Works for alleged health and safety violations at both the North plant in Marcus Hook, Pa., and...
Six Kerr-McGee Plants Exceed EPA Rules
'Kerr-McGee Chemical''s six wood-preserving plants, located in Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Oregon, were named charter members...
ANSI Z10 Committee Meeting Set For Next Week
'The first meeting of the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Z10 on Occupational Health and Safety Systems will take place next Thursday and Friday...
Ohio Governor Unveils Program To Reduce Workplace Injuries
'Gov. Bob Taft yesterday unveiled the Workplace Accident Reduction program (W.A.R.) at the Ohio Bureau of Workers'' Compensation (BWC) public employer...
Employer, Worker Awareness of Carbon Monoxide Dangers Stressed
'Following an incident this month in which 13 employees of a Chelsea, Mass., meat wholesaler were overcome by carbon monoxide from a borrowed forklift...
Good Health, Safety Record Is Marketing Winner
'The traditional approach to health and safety at work through legislation and enforcement measures is changing, according to a new report from the European...
Bush Administration To Reopen Diesel Fuel Rule
'The Bush Administration announced that it would review diesel sulfur and clean engine standards imposed by the Clinton-run EPA, postponing the regulation''s...
Hard Hats, Hard Heads
Every day, construction workers see a sign similar to this upon entering a job site: "Hard Hat This Area." Do workers actually pay attention to that sign...
New Year Good Time To Consider Environmental Compliance
'January is the traditional time of year for businesses to make their "New Years'' resolutions." According to Tony Domanico, environmental expert with...
Whitman Wins Senate Confirmation
'New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman was approved by the Senate yesterday to head EPA. The Senate voted unanimously 99-0 to confirm Whitman. Whitman,...
Bush Could Cite Ergonomics Study As Reason To Block Rule
'Opponents of OSHA''s ergonomics rule say a study of workplace injuries recently released by the National Academy of Sciences'' (NAS) could give the Bush...
ASSE Encourages Ongoing Dialogue With Bush On Safety
'In a recent congratulatory letter to President George W. Bush, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) offered its expertise and assistance on...
Chao Confirmed As Labor Secretary
'It''s official. Yesterday, the Senate approved Elaine Chao, former head of United Way, as labor secretary. Sen. Craig Thomas, R-Wyo., went to the floor...
Aging Workforce Will Not Generate Higher Comp Costs
'The percentage of the older workers in the nation''s workforce is expected to double between 1995 and 2020. How much of an impact will such a demographic...
Alaska Man, Company Pay Price For Asbestos Offenses
'Earlier this month, Ricky Rushing and his company, Technic Services Inc. (TSI), were sentenced for illegally removing and disposing of asbestos at the...
Restaurant Workplace Injuries at Lowest Level in 30 Years
'On-the-job injuries at eating-and-drinking establishments are at their lowest level in 30 years, according to a National Restaurant Association (NRA)...
N.C. Labor Commissioner Drops Ergonomics Lawsuit
'Cherie Berry, North Carolina''s new labor commissioner, dropped a law suit last week that her predecessor filed over proposed ergonomics rules. Former...
Welding Fumes Could Trigger Parkinson's Onset
'Inhaling fumes from welding operations could trigger the early onset of Parkinson''s disease, according to results of a preliminary study. Dr. Brad A....
Automotive Industry Group Tackles Safety, Health Issues
'The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has formed a new initiative in the area of occupational health and safety to reduce the number of work-related...
Recycling Company Cited By OSHA For Violations
'OSHA cited Hunts Point Recycling Corp., Bronx, N.Y., and proposed $94,880 against the firm for one alleged willful violation, 11 alleged repeat violations,...
Bush Delays Safety Regulations Issued By Clinton Administration
'Regulatory agencies such as OSHA and MSHA were able to push through key rules in the final days of Clinton''s Administration. OSHA issued its recordkeeping,...
Oil Refiners To Sue EPA Over Diesel Rules
'U.S. oil refiners said this week that they will sue EPA to change diesel rules they say are too strict and threaten consumers with shortages and higher...
DOE Cites Los Alamos Lab For Nuclear Safety Violations
'The Department of Energy''s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) cited the University of California for violations of nuclear safety rules...
Subcontractor Fined For Scaffold Safety Violations
'OSHA cited Austin Builders Inc., and proposed penalties totaling $229,250 for safety violations found at a Lithia, Fla., construction site. "The owner...
Caterpillar Earns Pollution Prevention Award
'Caterpillar received an award by the Waste Management and Research Center, a part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), for its high-tech...
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