Chemical Safety Board: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Sites Are Hazardous to the Public
At a press conference in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Oct. 27, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued recommendations to EPA, state regulators, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) aimed at reducing fires and explosions at oil and gas exploration and production facilities. A new report from CSB identifies 26 incidents since 1983 that killed 44 people and injured 25 others under the age of 25...
At-Home Safety: Brake for Ghosts and Goblins this Halloween
Distracted drivers, drunk drivers and just plain careless drivers can make the road seem like a scary place. This Halloween, drivers should be aware not only for their own safety, but also for the safety of the little ghosts and goblins who will take to the streets on trick-or-treat night...
Acting Ethically is the Only Option
In tough economic times, the temptation to fudge numbers or cut corners becomes overwhelming for some employers. However, acting ethically can improve business in the long run...
Boo! Peek Behind Your Coworkers’ Halloween Masks
There’s nothing scarier than an office Halloween party when your coworkers have a little too much to drink. After all, they might reveal their true identities. But if you peek behind that Halloween mask (metaphorically speaking, of course), you may learn a thing or two. Who’s the real-life fairy princess, and who’s the frog?...
MSHA’s Special Impact Mine Inspections Result in Hundreds of Citations
When MSHA conducted special impact inspections at 20 mines in September, the agency uncovered safety concerns that included accumulations of combustible dust, an open and unsupported excavation hole, nonworking self-contained self-rescuer units, inadequate pre-shift examinations, inadequate testing of electrical grounding systems and more. The inspections resulted in a spate of citations, orders and safeguards against the mines...
Time to Change Your Clock and Change Your Battery
When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 6, don't forget to change the batteries in your household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It also is a good time to review home fire safety plans...
New ANSI Standard Provides a Standardized Way to Report Hazards Associated with a Chemical
A new American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standard establishes criteria for comparing chemicals and processes, making it easier for chemical manufacturers and their customers to make greener choices...
Louisiana Oil Company Pleads Guilty to Clean Air Act Violations, Faces $10 Million Fine
A recent plea agreement reached by Pelican Refining Co. LLC, the U.S. Department of Justice and EPA will make the Louisiana coastline safer for people, wildlife, fish and yes, pelicans...
Corpus Christi Grain Co. Stands Knee-Deep in $258,900 in OSHA Fines
When a Corpus Christi Grain Co. employee was engulfed by grain, he was able to escape with his life. The company, however, now faces $258,900 in proposed OSHA fines for not providing PPE, performing lockout/tagout procedures or having a competent person present with rescue equipment when workers entered grain storage bins...
Occupational Injuries, Illnesses Decline Overall in 2010 but Increase in Manufacturing Sector
While Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis said she was “encouraged” by the decline of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses reported in 2010, she stressed that the 3.1 million recorded cases remains too high, particularly as reflected in the health care and social assistance industries. The manufacturing sector was the only industry to record an increase in injury and illness rates in 2010...
Canadians Driving in the United States Involved in Fewer Alcohol-Related Fatal Accidents
Never mind Canada’s storied beer-drinking culture: A new study shows that when our neighbors to the North drive in the United States, they are involved in fewer drunk driving-related fatal accidents than U.S. drivers...
Now Is a Good Time to be in EHS, Demand High for Safety Professionals
A NIOSH-commissioned survey has found that employers plan to hire 25,000 EHS professionals over the next 5 years, but only 12,000 students are expected to graduate from academic programs related to occupational safety and health. Some of the positions are expected to be filled by employees who don’t have EHS training...
Legal Action Can Help Stop Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying tactics can range from gossiping behind a co-worker’s back to physical abuse. And with the introduction of social media tools like Facebook and Twitter, bullying now can extend far beyond the workplace and in some cases, long past employment...
How to Stay Active When You Work Behind a Desk All Day
Summer is gone, which means those beach vacations, bike rides and long walks through the park most likely have disappeared along with the warmer temperatures. But just because you’re stuck at your office desk every day doesn’t mean you have to endure aches, pains and hours of sitting in the same position. Follow these tips to stay active even while in the office....
Death of City Worker Highlights Need for Protections for Public Workers
A traffic device designed to make roads safer for drivers proved to be the death of a Quincy, Mass., worker...
OSHA Cites Texas Tunnel Contractor for Serious, Repeat Violations Related to Worker Death in New York
Horror movies try to convince us that bad things happen when the lights go out. In the case of an employee driving a locomotive for Fort Worth, Tex., tunneling company Southland Contracting Inc., it’s true. He was killed on April 11 when a fuse blew and the lights in the tunnel under Lake Ontario where he was working went out, causing him to strike a conveyor on the tunnel-boring machine...
Too Much Self-Praise Can Lead to Depression
Remember all those self-help gurus in the 90s who suggested people should look in the mirror and praise themselves? Those chants of “I’m beautiful!” and “I am great!” could have led us in the wrong direction, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association (APA)...
Oct. 16-22 Is National Teen Driver Safety Week
Every day, more than 15 roadway fatalities are attributed to crashes involving young drivers ages 15-20. National Teen Driver Safety Week, held this year Oct. 16-22, aims to raise awareness and help keep teenage drivers safe...
OSHA Wants Workers to Know Their Rights
A new OSHA booklet offers updated information concerning workers’ rights under the OSH Act, including rights provided under OSHA standards, filing a complaint with OSHA, participating in OSHA inspections, whistleblower protections and available educational and training resources...
Web Exclusive Feature: When Safety Glows in the Dark
Whether 20 or 20,000 people walk through your front door each day, your business needs a safe and efficient entrance and exit strategy for employees and visitors. The usual components in an egress plan can include lighting, safety markings, signage, barriers/guard rails and crosswalks. But one other option can provide a safe, visible solution – photoluminescent or “glow in the dark” materials...
Teens Who Work Graveyard Shift Might Face Higher Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Teenagers who perform shift work could face a higher risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research from Sweden...
Underage Worker Dies from Toxic Gas Exposure at California Recycling Center
One worker died and two other workers at the Community Recycling and Resource Co. near Lamont, Calif., had to be taken to the hospital when they were exposed to toxic fumes on Oct. 12 while working in and around a drainage tunnel. Cal-OSHA is investigating not only the incident, but also the fact that the worker who died was a 16-year-old named Armando Ramirez...
Kentucky Companies Using Wellness Programs for Competitive Edge
Residents of Kentucky have the second-highest rates of heart attacks in the country and the fifth-highest rates of diabetes. As health care costs continue to rise, educators, employers and health care professionals are searching for innovative approaches to creating a healthy work force...
How to Improve Your Working Relationship with a Difficult Boss
On Oct. 17, workers around the country will celebrate National Boss’ Day – some, perhaps, with more enthusiasm than others. In light of this upcoming holiday, an expert at Wake Forest University offers tips for how employees can improve their working relationships with difficult bosses...
'Heads are Going to Roll' Following Death of Sanitation Worker
Jerry Holton climbed into the back of his garbage truck Feb. 3 to clear debris from the blade that compacted trash. He never climbed out ...
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