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Weekly news round-up

December 12, 2015

What drone owners need to know, safety advocates blast a new pro-industry trucking regulation and chemical safety reform gets closer to being a reality. These were among the top occupational safety and health related stories featured on ISHN.com this week.

ASIS, NFPA to launch Active Shooter Initiative

December 11, 2015

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ASIS International (ASIS), the preeminent fire protection and security associations, have launched a joint initiative to address active shooter incidents. The two ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organizations recognize the need to collectively address the intersections of security, safety and fire safety management to maximize protection of human and physical assets during active shooter incidents.

How to avoid electrical shock

December 11, 2015

Electric shock from welding and cutting equipment can result in death or severe burns. Additionally, serious injury can occur if the welder falls as a result of the shock.

OSHA reaches settlement in 2013 propane explosion that severely injured 6 workers

Blue Rhino affirms safety violations, accepts $52K in penalties

December 9, 2015

For employees working with hazardous substances, an oversight can be disastrous - an unfortunate lesson learned by six Florida workers at a Blue Rhino propane tank refurbishing facility in Taveras, Florida who were injured during a fire.

UMWA: Blankenship verdict sends a message

December 8, 2015

The conviction last week of former Massey Energy Co. CEO Don Blankenship on charges related to the 2010 disaster at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia will hopefully keep miners alive going forward, according to United Mine Workers of America International (UMWA) President Cecil E. Roberts.

Deck the halls - safely

NFPA's "Project Holiday" campaign puts focus on fire safety

December 7, 2015

When you’re decking the halls this year, make sure to keep fire safety in mind. That’s the main message behind “Project Holiday,” the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual holiday fire safety campaign, which works to educate the public about the increased risk of home fires during the holiday season.

Bakery worker suffers severe head injury when hair is caught in machine

Hearthside Food Solutions is nation's largest cookie, cracker manufacturer

December 7, 2015

A 41-year-old worker cleaning product waste from a factory floor suffered severe scalp injuries and multiple lacerations when a machine caught her hairnet, resulting in her hospitalization for four days. This is the third serious injury involving machine hazards reported this year by Hearthside Food Solutions LLC, which bakes cookies and crackers for national brands.

Massey Ex-CEO Blankenship found guilty in UBB mine blast

Prosecutor: It's a "landmark day" for coal miner safety

December 3, 2015

In an outcome described as “unprecedented” by a federal prosecutor, former Massey Energy Co. CEO Don Blankenship was found guilty of violating safety regulations at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, which led to the 2010 explosion that killed 29 workers.

Gruesome accidents at Texas manufacturer leave workers "skinned"

December 3, 2015

Twice in 14 months, MooreCo Inc. temporary workers were seriously injured when inadequately guarded machines pulled them in, removing skin from the wrist up to the shoulder in the most recent incident, and from the wrist down in an earlier incident.

MSHA announces results of October impact inspections

December 1, 2015

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) says federal inspectors issued 231 citations and seven orders during special impact inspections at 11 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines in October.