Industrial Safety & Health Top Stories - Articles - Page 269

"Rock-star Scientist" Adam Steltzner to present AIHce 2016 keynote

February 23, 2016

Adam Steltzner, team leader and chief engineer of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover Project entry, descent, and landing (EDL) phase, will be the opening session speaker at the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) 2016 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition AIHce in Inner Harbor Baltimore, Md.

OSHA: Circus tent in fatal New Hampshire collapse not erected correctly

Walker International Events Inc. cited for crushing, electrical, other hazards

February 23, 2016

The circus tent that collapsed in Lancaster during a sudden downdraft of air called a "micro-burst" on Aug. 3, 2015, was not properly erected and the circus operator, Walker International Events, did not follow repeated National Weather Service storm warnings, an inspection by the OSHA has found.

How to lose your CDL

Trucker tested positive for meth, skipped substance abuse program

February 22, 2016

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared California-licensed truck driver Edward Herbert Crane to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. Crane was served the federal order earlier this month.

Where’s the evidence? Pre-placement exams lack consensus risk analysis protocols

Dave Johnson

February 22, 2016

OSHA has medical screening and surveillance requirements for 24 standards, including asbestos, bloodborne pathogens, cotton dust, HAZWOPER, lead, noise and respiratory protection.

Preparations underway for National Safety Stand-Down

Event aimed at preventing falls in construction industry

February 22, 2016

OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) are getting ready for the third annual National Safety Stand-Down, which will be held May 2-6, 2016.

Top products of the week

February 21, 2016

Different kinds of workplace lighting and cooling products (yes- warm weather is coming!) were among the top occupational safety and health-related products featured on ISHN.com this week.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

How to put leading indicators into practice

February 19, 2016

The use of leading indicators is a growing hot topic in occupational and environmental health and safety. The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council has been studying leading indicators for the past two years to help more organizations take advantage of their predictive power.

The FAA reminds you to register your drone - today

February 19, 2016

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners that today is deadline for registering your drone. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been flying it outdoors or plan to fly it outdoors for hobby or recreation, federal law requires that it be registered by February 19, 2016.

We’re not out of the (winter) woods yet

February 19, 2016

Although Winter Storm Jonas is now a part of history, the possibility of severe winter weather still exists this season. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reminds the public that electrical dangers associated with downed power lines, portable generators, and submerged electrical equipment can still cause injuries and deaths once a snow or ice storm has ended.

Feds to states: Make sure traffic lights connected to railroad crossings are working

Goal is to reduce fatalities

February 19, 2016

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is urging state departments of transportation to verify that railroad crossing warning systems interconnected to traffic lights function properly. The agency also urged states to add event recorders to traffic lights connected to railroad crossing systems so information obtained during inspections can be used to improve safety.