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First aid guidelines get an update

October 19, 2015

The American Red Cross and American Heart Association announced changes to guidelines for administering first aid. Among the most noteworthy revisions are new and updated recommendations for the treatment of bleeding; recognition of stroke; recovery position; anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) and treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in diabetics.

Bag manufacturer exposes workers to amputation hazards

OSHA cites Bancroft Bags Inc. in West Monroe, Louisiana; fines total $84K

October 19, 2015

Bancroft Bags Inc. in West Monroe, Louisiana has been cited for failing to guard machinery and implement appropriate shut down procedures, Bancroft was cited for 16 serious violations by OSHA.

Top products of the week

October 18, 2015

FR for women workers and innovative lighting for hazardous locations were the top occupational safety-related products featured on ISHN.com this week.

The safest place on the body for a gas detector is near your nose and mouth

Scott Jubeck

October 16, 2015

A common myth in the portable gas detection industry is the concept of a “detection range” — the area around a gas detector that is monitored for hazardous gases.

FRA announces cause of Mount Carbon derailment

October 16, 2015

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced the cause of the February 16, 2015 CSX/Plains All American derailment in Mount Carbon, W.Va. The accident resulted in 27 derailed cars, a fire that ignited immediately and eventually burned for days and the evacuation of hundreds of local residents.

Michaels to Congress: OSHA targets most dangerous workplaces

Dr. David Michaels

October 16, 2015

...Earlier this year in Houston, Texas, a worker was hospitalized with broken arms and severe contusions after falling 12 feet off of a roof. The saddest part of this case wasn't that the employer did not provide fall protection for this worker; it was that the worker had actually requested fall protection and the employer had denied it.

Universal sustainable development goals adopted by the UN

October 16, 2015

The 193 UN member states last month agreed on a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the period 2015-2030. The SDGs provide a common framework for navigating the world’s most urgent economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Food safety group: Privatizing poultry inspections result in contaminated food

October 15, 2015

A national consumer group says reports prove that an expansion of the the USDA’s controversial pilot project for privatized inspection in poultry slaughter plants could result in defective and unsanitary poultry contaminated with feathers, bile and feces making its way to consumers.

Worker suffers 3rd-degree burns in glass factory fire

OSHA: Piramal Glass USA did not provide fire-retardant clothing

October 15, 2015

A 34-year-old machine operator suffered third-degree burns on his legs and hands when molten glass bottles fell on the production floor and ignited oil residue that had leaked from the machines. The man had not been provided fire-retardant protective clothing, and the fire spread to his pant leg.

Enforcement for construction confined spaces rule extended even further

October 15, 2015

The temporary enforcement policy that had been in effect for the confined spaces in construction standard will be extended until January 8, 2016 for residential construction employers.