The increasing use of special purpose particle accelerators has prompted the OSHA to issue a Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) identifying the risks and providing information on the safe operation of these devices.
OSHA announced in a recent press release that it will soon issue a compliance directive to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to identify and minimize or eliminate high to very high risk occupational exposures to the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday announced new proposed standards for a 9/11 Commission-recommended program for the private sector to improve preparedness for disasters and emergencies, according to a press release.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy yesterday unveiled the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers important information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles, according to an agency press release.
Halloween plans typically include frightful activities, and paying attention to a few safety tips can make the difference between having a frightfully-fun experience versus a frightfully-tragic one, says the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in a recent press release.
After a recent increase in the number of workers killed while performing grain handling operations such as loading, emptying and cleaning storage bins, OSHA is reminding employers and workers of available resources and OSHA standards that identify hazards and offer solutions to prevent fatalities, according to a recent press release.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded the launch of FEMA’s redesigned Spanish-language website — designed to support DHS' mission of building a culture of readiness and resilience across the nation, according to a press release.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a revised risk analysis developed for the 2003 proposed Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes Rule, according to an agency press release.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in a recent press release that it is seeking public comment on a plan to develop interim preliminary remediation goals (PRGs) for dioxin in soil at contaminated sites.
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