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Worker injury last year doesn’t bring changes; NY company cited again

“Almost half of the violations were never corrected while others were allowed to recur”

July 9, 2012

OSHA has cited Simtek Inc. for alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards as well as failing to correct eight hazardous conditions cited during a 2011 OSHA inspection that was prompted by a worker injury.

U.S. export is increasing heart disease risk in Southeast Asians

American-style fast food contributes to rise in heart and diabetes rates

July 7, 2012

Southeast Asians regularly eating hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and pizza are increasing their risk of dying from coronary heart disease and developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.

OSHA sets record for most trainees for a 10-hour safety training session

July 6, 2012

OSHA, the Hispanic Contractors Association De Tejas (HCAT) and the American Sub-Contractors Association held a 10-hour marathon training session last month to promote safety and health for construction workers in the Greater Houston area.

ASSE: Teens working summer jobs should learn their (safety) rights

July 6, 2012

With summer in full swing, and many teens working a summer job, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) reminds young workers about the importance of staying safe at on the job. Whether it be landscaping, bagging groceries or working at the local store, teens must be aware of any on the job safety risks, what
training is available, their rights as an employee and what job tasks that by law they are not allowed to perform.

Combustible dust hazards found at Dallas feed company

July 6, 2012

OSHA has cited Southwest Feed Mills Inc. with 12 serious safety violations for exposing workers to combustible dust, falls, unguarded machines and other hazards at the company's Dallas facility. A December 2011 inspection was initiated as part of OSHA's Regional Emphasis Program on Grain Handling Facilities. Proposed penalties total $45,000.

New infographic gives you a snapshot of smoking statistics

July 6, 2012

1.1 billion people in the world are smokers. One out of four high school students smoke. Onlinenursingprograms.com has created an infographic that brings smoking statistics to life:

July is Eye Injury Prevention Month

July 6, 2012

Of the approximately one million eye injuries in the United States each year, health experts say that 90% are preventable. The leading causes of eye injury are sports accidents, fireworks, yard and workshop debris and household chemicals, according to the Detroit Medical Center (DMC).

Road workers to driving public: Slow down in construction zones

July 5, 2012

With the summer travel season already underway, the American Roads & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is urging motorists to drive carefully through roadway work zones.

OSHA moves ahead on head protection rulemaking

July 5, 2012

OSHA has issued a direct final rule and a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminals standards regarding requirements for head protection.

NTSB to meet on pipeline rupture and oil spill accident

Cleanup costs: $767 million and climbing

July 5, 2012

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will meet next week to determine the probable cause and consider safety recommendations for a pipeline rupture and oil spill accident last year in Michigan.