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Railroad foreman’s death highlights ineffective safety proceduresThe death of a railroad foreman who was struck by a train last month has led to urgent recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for ways to improve safety for track maintenance crews to provide signal protection.
Federal black lung rule catches up to technologyA federal rule restricting workers’ compensation claims to black lung diagnoses based only on film radiographs has been updated to embrace the digital age. The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs has published for public comment a direct final rule and a companion proposed rule adopting updated standards for administering and interpreting digital radiographs for the Federal Black Lung Program.
Railroad foreman’s death highlights ineffective safety proceduresThe death of a railroad foreman who was struck by a train last month has led to urgent recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for ways to improve safety for track maintenance crews to provide signal protection.
Bulwark to participate at ASSE’s Safety 2013 in VegasBulwark, the world’s largest brand of flame resistant (FR) apparel, today announced the company’s plans to participate at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Safety 2013 Conference in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center, June 24-27, 2013).
Transforming leaders drive excellenceTake just a minute to reflect on what you believe are the characteristics that describe a transformational leader, and by the same token take another minute to reflect on the characteristics that describe a transactional leader.
Health care industry must modernize patient lifting for safety’s sake, says reportPatients in healthcare facilities are in danger when they’re being moved or lifted because of institutional resistance to using available technology, according to a new report from an advocacy group. And patients aren't the only ones at risk of injury.
No OSHA inspections for 20 years at La. chemical plant that explodedAn online information source is reporting that the Williams Olefins chemical plant that exploded Thursday in southern Louisiana has not been inspected by OSHA in at least two decades.
Ladder safety? There’s an app for thatThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has produced a new smart phone app that enhances ladder safety. The app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful tips for using extension ladders safely.
Walmart accepted clothing from banned Bangladesh factoriesSince the Rana Plaza building collapse killed more than 1,100 people in April, retailers have faced mounting pressure to improve safety at Bangladesh garment factories and to sever ties with manufacturers that don't measure up.
Study: work environment affects workers’ mental healthEmployees who face high emotional demand and conflicting roles are more likely to report psychological distress — placing them at higher risk of mental health disorders and reduced productivity, reports a study in the June Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
A trio of NY contractors courts electrocution hazardsUndeterred by cease and desist orders issued by the Long Island Power Authority, three New York contractors exposed their employees to electrocution hazards from working in close proximity to power lines, according to OSHA.
Accuform Signs CEO Wayne Johnson receives the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2013 Award in MiamiAccuform Signs, the North American leader in facility identification, announced today that CEO Wayne Johnson was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 in West Central Florida, Family Business category. CLASSIFIEDSJune 29, 2011
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A Safety Manager’s Guide to Dust ComplianceOn demand This webinar will provide an overview of the standards that are providing safety managers a blueprint for compliance. During the NFPA Standards review component, NFPA 652, NFPA 654, NFPA 61 and other relevant Combustible Dust and Combustible Metals Dust Standards will be highlighted and discussed. THE ISHN STORE
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ASSE Safety 2013Excellent speakers, top-notch networking, and the opportunity to learn about the latest safety management techniques and strategies from industry leaders…WIN BIG WITH SAFETY 2013!
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Math Review: Las Vegas
This workshop is specifically designed for those preparing for certification examinations (ASP, CSP, CHST,OHST) and needing a hands-on review of essential math skill areas.
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A Safety Manager’s Guide to Dust ComplianceOn demand This webinar will provide an overview of the standards that are providing safety managers a blueprint for compliance. During the NFPA Standards review component, NFPA 652, NFPA 654, NFPA 61 and other relevant Combustible Dust and Combustible Metals Dust Standards will be highlighted and discussed. June 20, 2013
What You Don’t Know About Hand Hygiene Could Cost Your Company MillionsIn this webinar, leading international skin care and hand hygiene company, The Deb Group, will educate and inform listeners about the importance of proper skin care in the workplace.
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