Multiple Violations Assessed Against Food Packaging Provider
OSHA has cited Genpak for failing to implement specific procedures to prevent machinery from starting up during maintenance and servicing and also for exposing workers to fall hazards from unguarded platforms.
FMCSA Proposes Rule to Focus on Higher-Risk Motor Carriers
"This update to our methodology will help the agency focus on carriers with a higher crash risk," said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling. "Carriers that we identify as unfit to operate will be removed from our roadways until they improve."
WHO Renews Warning on Counterfeit Meds
"They can be found in illegal street markets, via unregulated websites through to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals" and are difficult to detect because they are frequently designed to appear identical to the genuine product and may not cause an obvious adverse reaction, according to the updated WHO fact sheet.
Highways Agency Seeks Input on Modernizing MUTCD
FHWA is seeking input by Feb. 18 on improving users' ability to view content in the 862-page MUTCD and developing a structure to make it easier to use.
Foundation's Report Evaluates 2.5-Inch Connections' Actual Flow
The Technical Committee for NFPA 14 added the requirement for one 2.5-inch inlet per every 250 gallons per minute (gpm) in 2007, "but this requirement lacks supporting scientific documentation, so there was a need to conduct flow testing to determine the amount of water that is possible to flow into an FDC inlet," according to NFPA.
OSHA to Improve Outreach Trainer and Student Cards
OSHA is introducing more durable and secure completion cards for its Outreach Training Program.
Chilean Architect Wins Presitigious Pritzker Prize
Alejandro Aravena, 48, and his colleagues helped to rebuild the city of Constitución after a February 2010 earthquake and tsunami devastated the city.
Federal Emergency Declaration Signed for Flint Water Crisis
As of Jan. 16, more than 11,300 homes had been visited by the water response teams that are distributing bottled water, filters, replacement cartridges, and water testing kits.
President Obama Proposes Unemployment Insurance Reforms
The plan would ensure workers have access to wage insurance that would replace half of lost wages, up to $10,000 over two years. People out of work who were making less than $50,000 and were with their prior employer for at least three years could use it to help them prepare for a new career.
DOT Investing $4 Billion to Accelerate Vehicle Safety Innovations
The agency has cleared administrative hurdles for new safety technologies.
New NSC Award to Recognize Women Leaders in Safety
The organization has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Marion Martin Recognition Award.
OSHA Investigation Results in Sixteen Violations for Logging Company
A and S Tree Service Faces $44,000 in fines.
BLS Tallies Variance in Paid Sick Leave
After one year of service, workers in private industry at the largest category of company got eight days of paid leave. After 20 years’ service, it increased to 10 days.
Overexertion Injuries Top Liberty Mutual's 2016 List
Overexertion involving outside sources ranked first among the leading causes of disabling injury, according to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.
NSC Backs Adding Collision Avoidance Technologies to NTSB's Most Wanted List
The safety council announced it applauds the priorities that were added.
AIHA Welcomes Managing Director of Global Learning, Names Interim Executive Director
Mark Milroy began his position on Jan. 11, according to the association.
Austin School District Deploys Cameras to Stop Illegal Passing
The school district conducted a pilot program two years ago with cameras mounted on the buses recording an average of 60 violations per day. Now, with the cameras deployed, the AISD Police Department will issue warnings during the opening 30 days to motorists who illegally pass a school bus with its stop arm extended.
Quitter's Circle App Backs Up New Year's Resolutions
The American Lung Association has joined forces with Pfizer on a new mobile app and online community called Quitter's Circle that will bring quitters and supporters together, ALA announced Jan. 13.
Amazon Fulfillment Center Receives $7,000 Fine
OSHA has cited the employer for one other-than-serious violation for not recording 26 instances of work-related injuries and illnesses on the 300 log.
Workers Seriously Injured When Power is Unexpectedly Turned On
The company, Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp., faces $119,000 in fines.
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