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NTSB continues investigation into El Faro sinking

Voyage date recorder of cargo ship still not found

November 17, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it has completed the video documentation of the cargo ship El Faro and the associated debris field, but the vessel’s voyage data recorder has not been located.

OSHA updates Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

November 17, 2015

OSHA is seeking public comment on an updated version of its voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. First published in 1989, the guidelines are being updated to reflect modern technology and practices.

No emergency showers, PPE for costume jewelry industry workers

November 17, 2015

A lack of emergency shower and eye wash facilities were among the safety deficiencies found by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in an investigation into the potential hazards in the Rhode Island Jewelry Industry.

OSHA focuses on safety of poultry industry workers

November 17, 2015

Poultry workers are twice as likely to suffer serious injuries and six times more likely to get sick on the job than other private sector workers. In response to this, OSHA has launched a new Regional Emphasis Program in eight states to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic stressors affecting industry workers.

Improving public alerts in emergency situations

New standards offer guidelines for emergency response

Sandrine Tranchard

November 16, 2015

People at risk, be it from natural disasters, terrorist attacks or other incidents in daily life, need to be able to take appropriate safety actions based on a proper understanding of the level and nature of the emergency.

Winder Power celebrates a three year safety milestone

November 16, 2015

Winder Power reached a major milestone this month by recording three years without a reportable accident or lost-time incident.

Obama draws attention to environment with "America Recycles Day"

November 16, 2015

A Proclamation by President Obama: Every American has a role to play in preserving our planet for future generations. Being good stewards of our environment and protecting our natural resources are imperative tasks for ensuring our children and grandchildren live in a clean and sustainable world, and recycling is a pivotal way each of us can do our part.

Weekly news round-up

November 14, 2015

The trucking industry lobbies for relaxing safety rules, NIOSH launches an initiative to study the aging of the nation’s workforce and secret agents have really dangerous jobs. These were among the top occupational safety and health articles posted on ISHN.com this week.

Study: Hearing aids may help protect brain health

November 13, 2015

For several years, studies have linked hearing loss and dementia, but no major study has addressed the big question: Could using hearing aids reduce the risk of cognitive decline?

U.S. smoking rates high among uninsured adults

November 13, 2015

American adults who are uninsured or on Medicaid smoke at rates more than double those for adults with private health insurance or Medicare, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).