A Mississippi recycling company and a Fort Lauderdale manufacturer have both been assessed multiple violations by OSHA, after employees exposed to unguarded machinery suffered serious injuries.

Flying somewhere for the 4th? Don't pack fireworks (6/27)

June 27, 2011

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As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is reminding air travelers that fireworks – even small sparklers – are illegal, and can pose a tremendous fire risk to aircraft.

New rescue rope standards on the way (6/30)

June 30, 2011

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Two new ASTM standards for rescue ropes are being developed by an ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue.

MSHA report blasts Massey Energy for hiding violations, intimidating workers at Upper Big Branch (6/30)

June 30, 2011

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Massey Energy not only failed to find and fix hazards at the Upper Big Branch mine, the company also intimidated miners so that they wouldn’t report unsafe conditions and hid violations from government agencies.

Cooking, smoking still cause most home fires, acc. to report (6/30)

June 30, 2011

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Cooking fires remain the leading cause of home fires and injuries, while smoking materials continue to be the leading cause of home fire deaths, according to new research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

NIOSH aims to Stop Sticks (6/30)

June 30, 2011

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched a Stop Sticks campaign to reduce sharps injuries among health care workers – estimated at 385,00 a year.

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