An uncertain time for many small businesses
... said that not only is the uncertainty of the economy hurting his business, but changes in "health care and [OSHA, EPA, IRS] regulations" are making investment decisions difficult for him and his...
View ArticleOSHA investigating Cirque du Soleil performer's death
... Rick Woodruff, who purchased tickets for Tuesday night's performance but had to exchange them on Monday. The Nevada OSHA office has six months to complete its investigation, said Deanne Amaden,...
View ArticleCommunity comes together for Cirque du Soleil performer
... and being hooked up, you have that fear that wasn't as strong before. You think a lot more about what could happen." OSHA is investigating the accident. The show itself has been canceled until...
View ArticleOSHA investigating workplace death in Fitzgerald
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) say they are investigating the death of a worker Monday at the Gilman Building Products facility in Fitzgerald. OSHA officials...
View ArticleBlue Rhino Propane Plant fire leaves workers injured
... dozen people were working the night shift when the explosions happened, and all have been accounted for as of Tuesday. OSHA says it is launching an investigation, and the state fire marshal is...
View ArticleBenton Harbor-MIOSHA reach deal
Benton Harbor officials have reached a settlement deal with the state of Michigan following a critical report of the city's fire division.
View ArticleLogistics industry faces various challenges to improve work conditions
MANY motorists are somewhat fearful when driving next to heavy vehicles, especially since there have been many reports of gruesome accidents involving the latter.
View ArticleOSHA: Boeing not in violation in workera s death last spring
... a mobile platform at the North Charleston plant on March 18 and died as a result of his injuries March 29. Although OSHA found no violations, it made recommendations for safer working conditions on...
View ArticleSeaWorld: Stranded whale video and 'Blackfish' documentary attract attention
A birthday trip to SeaWorld turned disturbing when a young pilot whale beached itself and then apparently couldn't get back into the water.
View ArticleState Inspections of Roller Coasters
... or federal agency responsible for enforcing the safety of amusement parks. Nancy Medeiros is a senior engineer with Cal-OSHA, a division of the Department of Industrial Relations. She says...
View ArticleSucceed Management Solutions, LLC Announces a Custom Online Training...
... and essential for new hire orientation, human resource policies, supervisor skills enhancements, safety procedures, and OSHA compliance. Investing in employee development is a critical element in...
View ArticleEight are injured in propane plant blast
A sea of propane cylinders littered the grounds of a Central Florida plant on Tuesday after a massive fire was extinguished.
View ArticlePropane plant explodes in Florida
A series of explosions caused by propane tank cylinders rocked central Florida late Monday.
View ArticleLife as a HVACR tech
Gordon Blackcloud couldn't find a job in the communications' industry after earning a bachelor's from the State University College at Fredonia, so he went to work for a friend of his cousin's,...
View ArticleChevron to pay $2 million for refinery violations
... pay restitution to Richmond BUILD, a local workforce development program, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Cal/OSHA and the state Attorney General's Office. Chevron spokeswoman Melissa...
View ArticleAL--Daybook
... conduct a one-hour safety stand-down at construction sites and workplaces on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The stand-down supports OSHA s nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among employers and...
View ArticleGA--Daybook
... conduct a one-hour safety stand-down at construction sites and workplaces on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The stand-down supports OSHA s nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among employers and...
View ArticleKeyed Interlock Switch integrates non-contact RFID sensor.
... sensors, and related control accessories that meet the new and emerging machine guarding safety requirements of OSHA, ANSI, Robotic Industries Association, and the European Machinery Directive. The...
View ArticleRFID Electronic Safety Sensor suits wash down applications.
... sensors, and related control accessories that meet the new and emerging machine guarding safety requirements of OSHA, ANSI, Robotic Industries Association, and the European Machinery Directive. The...
View ArticleSAFER Grant Extension Saves Portland Firefighters
Aug. 06--PORTLAND -- The City Council on Monday accepted a $1.1 million federal grant that will continue to fund 12 firefighters originally cut from the 2009 budget.
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