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Occupational Requirements in the U.S. – 2016

December 15, 2016

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) drilled down into the details of how American workers work to produce its first-ever Occupational Requirements Survey, the results of which were released recently.

Confined space clearance measurements are crucial

Clearing the air

Russell Warn

December 14, 2016

Working in confined spaces presents a unique and dangerous challenge of combatting the unseen; oxygen deficiency, poisonous or explosive, hazardous substances are among the most frequent causes of accidents associated with this line of work in confined spaces and containers.

New data from BLS sheds different light on U.S. jobs

December 14, 2016

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found a new way to look at jobs in the U.S.: through their physical demands, environmental conditions, education and training – even their mental requirements. The result: the first-ever Occupational Requirements Survey.

EPA: Fracking can affect drinking water

December 14, 2016

Hydraulic fracturing activities can impact drinking water resources in the U.S. under some circumstances, according to a scientific report just released by the E.P.A. Conditions under which that impact can be more frequent or severe were identified in the report:

Poultry processor fined after worker loses finger

December 14, 2016

An OSHA inspection conducted after Mountainaire Farms Inc. of Selbyville, Delaware reported that an employee had suffered a finger amputation while operating a packaging machine ended with five citations and two hazard alerts issued to the company.

FAA evaluates drone detection systems around Denver

December 13, 2016

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that enter the protected airspace around airports can pose serious threats to safety. The FAA is coordinating with our government and industry partners to evaluate technologies that can be used safely to detect drones near airports.

Two workers killed in welding accidents

December 13, 2016

OSHA is investigating a fatal fire at a South Dakota ethanol plant that killed one worker and injured another at a biorefining plant. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined, but OSHA says the worker who died was welding inside a tank at the time.

Robots make up for China’s labor shortage

December 13, 2016

More and more Chinese factories are using robots to make up for the shortage of labor in the country. "There are more companies recruiting than people applying for jobs," said Liu Jihong, vice general manager of a Zhejiang-based company that produces seats for engineering machinery as well as for commercial and passenger vehicles.

The symbol for radioactivity is universally known and helps create awareness and safety about radioactive situations

Radiation detectors protect public health

“Dirty bomb” alerts raised by personal & passive devices

Maureen Paraventi

December 13, 2016

First responders, Homeland Security officers and others whose jobs involve safeguarding the public are increasingly arming themselves with radiation detection devices that can help them deal with hazardous materials events or acts of terrorism.

OSHA cites, fines Crystal Finishing Systems following fatality investigation

Worker dies after being caught between crane hook, load bars

December 12, 2016

A federal investigation prompted by the death of a 51-year-old chemical technician at a coatings company's facility in Mosinee has resulted in multiple safety violations. OSHA issued three repeated, four serious and three other than serious safety citations on Dec. 7, 2016, to the Schofield-based, Crystal Finishing Systems' following the agency's investigation into the June 14, 2016, death.