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Workers’ fingertips amputated; no machine guarding

May 24, 2012

OSHA has cited Plastico Products LLC in New Jersey with 28 safety and health violations, including two willful. OSHA's inspection was prompted by an incident in which a worker's fingertips were amputated at its Irvington facility.


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Petroleum industry to create Center for Offshore Safety

May 23, 2012

The board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally endorsed the industry’s steps to create a Center for Offshore Safety.


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Hot work explosion in Arkansas kills three workers

May 23, 2012

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) yesterday deployed a four-person investigation team to El Dorado, Arkansas to determine the cause of an explosion and fire that severely burned and killed three workers.


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Ohio workers get a wild ride

Co. cited for allowing rides in excavator buckets
May 21, 2012

OSHA has cited North Royalton-based DiGioia-Suburban Excavating for two willful safety violations after discovering that workers were allowed to ride inside an excavator bucket to access a trench at a Bowling Green job site on Nov. 17, 2011. 


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Safety wrongs at Rite Aid gets NY location cited, fined

May 19, 2012

OSHA has cited Rite Aid of New York Inc. for alleged repeat and serious safety violations at the retailer's 7118 Third Ave. store in Brooklyn, N.Y.


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Unlucky 13 employees sent to hospital after anhydrous ammonia release

Company fined by EPA
May 18, 2012

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a large food distribution business headquartered in Keene, N.H., has agreed to pay a penalty of $126,700 to settle claims by that it violated the Clean Air Act.
 


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That’s the power of Home Depot: Potential electrocution for workers

May 18, 2012

OSHA has cited Home Depot Inc. for alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards at its store located at 3043 state Route 50 in Saratoga Springs.


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NAS completes study on toxic storage at Bayer CropScience

May 17, 2012

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (USB) was briefed last week on a report resulting from the fatal 2008 explosion at the Bayer CropScience manufacturing complex near Charleston, West Virginia.


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Tragic accident prompts national warning on electric safety for children

May 17, 2012

A 6-year-old Alabama child received severe burns after coming into contact with a transformer in a public sports complex late last month. With the end of the school year rapidly approaching leaving children with more time to play outdoors and summer recreational activities in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to warn the public about outdoor electrical dangers that can pose as safety threats to children.


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USW: House bill would weaken DOE worker safety

May 17, 2012

The United Steelworkers union (USW) says a bill set to come before the U.S. House would gut health and safety standards at Department of Energy (DOE) weapons sites and put workers at DOE facilities, and residents of neighboring communities, at greater risk of exposure to hazardous materials and radiation.


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EVENTS

An Introduction to Machine Safety

06/14/12
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

A common sense look at the regulatory framework of machine safety, best practices and practical solutions to ensuring a safe machine and workplace.

 

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Safety Soup Recipe for Success-Ingredients- Recognition, Communication, Engagement, Behaviorism, Branding, and Rewards

04/19/12
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

On Demand You are invited to a FREE webcast that will demonstrate the modern day techniques used by companies that have successfully identified the right ingredients and ultimate recipe to dramatically improve safety.

 

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6th Annual Industrial Fire, Safety & Security

11/30/11
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
US
Contact: Jill Dean
  For EH&S, hazmat, fire, security, rescue, safety and medical personnel

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The Hidden Connection between Engagement & Safety - Discover the Path to a Safer & Healthier Workforce

05/17/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison
On Demand: Attend this FREE webcast that details the important link between employee engagement and safety performance. Read More

Reducing the Cost of Noise: New 21st Century Hearing Technologies are Delivering an Effective Solution

06/08/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison
On Demand: Health & Safety and Senior Operations executives will be provided with a road map on how to assess, implement and adopt these new technologies. By adopting these technologies, formula’s and applications, corporation $Millions can be saved while ensuring workers' health and safety in the workplace. Read More

FR 101: The Basics & Work Place Hazards

06/28/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison
On Demand: Bulwark Protective Apparel invites you to learn the FR basics and work place hazards relating to flash and electrical arc events. What is a flash fire? What is the difference between primary and secondary flame-resistant clothing? What does inherent mean? What is combustible dust? Read More

Save time and money by using eLearning to get trained in first aid, CPR, AED and bloodborne pathogens

08/03/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison
On Demand: Did you know that eLearning can be as effective as classroom-based training? Read More

Duration and Energy of Flash Fires and Evaluation of FR Clothing

07/26/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison
On Demand: This Webcast will discuss the recent advances in protective performance testing of flame resistant clothing, focusing on new groundbreaking research on the duration and energy of actual hydrocarbon flash fires outdoors. Read More

Now On Demand:iSHN Virtual Safety Expo

09/28/11
Online
Contact: Sarah Gorajek
Fast, easy, convenient and FREE, the iSHN Virtual Safety Expo provides you with vital information from safety industry experts and thought leaders. For a list of webinars and speakers, click here. (http://www.ishnvirtual.com/)

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