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3 U.S. firefighters die in Australian plane crash

January 23, 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling the deaths of three American firefighters in New South Wales “a terrible tragedy.” The three, who were in Australia helping fight that country’s ongoing wildfires, were in a C-130 Hercules firefighting aircraft carrying a load of retardant when the plane went down in New South Wales, according to news reports.

From Dentec Safety Specialists: The next generation of eye protection

"We have learned what the worker wants"

January 23, 2020

Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, is happy to announce the latest developments in eye protection. Mr. Dente remarked, “Our new line has been designed with the worker in mind right from the start. Worker acceptance is key to a company’s safety program and we have learned what the worker wants.”

New NSC scholarship program to help women pursue EHS careers

January 22, 2020

The National Safety Council is introducing a new scholarship program for women seeking post-secondary education to pursue a career in EHS – environment, health and safety – or related field. Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship winners receive a $2,000 tuition award and the opportunity to attend at no cost either NSC Congress & Expo or the Campbell Institute Symposium.

PSM violations resulted in fire, blasts at Pa. refinery

January 22, 2020

A fire and explosions at a refinery in Pennsylvania have resulted in an energy company being cited by OSHA for serious violations related to process safety management (PSM). Philadelphia Energy Solutions faces $132,600 in penalties stemming from the June 2019 incident at its Girard Point Refinery Complex in Philadelphia.

Streamlight® introduces MacroStream® USB

Rechargeable, compact light delivers 500 lumens, and long run time on high

January 22, 2020

Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the MacroStream® USB, a compact, lightweight personal light that provides exceptional performance for its size, delivering 500 lumens, 2 hours of run time on high, and 8 hours on low.

Cority Software Inc. buys leading EHS software provider, Enviance Inc.

Acquisition brings 400 clients and clear leadership in Environmental, Chemical, Sustainability and Ergonomics Management to Cority’s market-leading EHSQ SaaS solutions

January 22, 2020

Toronto, Canada and Carlsbad, California – January 22, 2020 – Cority, the most trusted environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) software provider, today announced the acquisition of Enviance.

Tenn. metal manufacturer recognized for outstanding safety practices

January 22, 2020

A Nashville sheet metal manufacturer has received accolades from the state of Tennessee for its zero lost time achievement in 2018. “We are thrilled to join an elite group of companies committed to a safe work environment for their employees.” says Scott Eder, the company’s Safety Director.

Another country bans glyphosate use

January 21, 2020

Luxembourg has become the first European Union (EU) country to completely ban products containing glyphosate, the controversial herbicide at the center of high-profile lawsuits, and conflicting scientific studies and health claims. Glyphosate has already been banned in Vietnam and Thailand. Mexico has announced plans to do the same.

Oregon trucker dies on highway project

January 21, 2020

An Oregon construction company is reeling from its first workplace death since its founding in 1939 – and the victim’s family is reeling from the man’s loss. News sources say Stephen Smith, a truck driver employed by Hamilton Construction Company, was killed in an incident Saturday at the Beltline/Delta Highway interchange.

Finding helicopter that crashed on Hawaii mountain took multiple agencies

January 21, 2020

A hiker was about a mile and a half up the Nualolo Trail in the Koke State Park in Hawaii, struggling with rain and fog and hampered by a visibility of about 20 feet, when he heard what sounded like the high-pitched whine of a helicopter in distress. Knowing that something was wrong, he tried to find the helicopter but couldn’t due to the adverse weather conditions and fading daylight.