The Lens: Deadly workplaces escaping close scrutinyMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:25PMIn January 2002, a mound of powdery chemical catalyst used to make gasoline collapsed on a worker doing routine cleanup at the Marathon Ashland Petroleum refinery in Garyville, La. Within minutes, the contract employee, from Colfax, was completely engulfed in the toxic chemical and struggling to get free. Before help arrived, the face seal on the man’s helmet broke, allowing fresh air to hit the ...
Obama orders removal of outdated regulationMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:36PMIn a nod to Big Business, President Obama on Monday issued an executive order asking independent agencies to rid their books of old and outdated regulations.
White House battles red tapeMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:23PMIn a nod to Big Business, President Obama on Monday issued an executive order asking independent agencies to rid their books of old and outdated regulations.
EPA-approved Lead Safe Certification Training at Warren County Community CollegeSunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:12PMWarren County Community College WASHINGTON TWP. — Warren County Community College is an accredited training provider for the EPA/HUD Renovation, Repair and Painting Program for construction industry professionals, multiple dwelling owners and property maintenance staff. Those who complete this program...
Inspect2GO Releases Mobile App Checklist Technology for Regulatory and Safety Inspections using iPhone, iPad and AndroidTuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 5:06AMInspect2GO releases Regulatory Compliance and Safety Inspection mobile app technology for OSHA, USDA, FDA, FEMA, EPA, DOT, MIL, ISO, NFPA, DOE and other federal/state regulatory inspections. The apps facilitate code safety inspections and regulatory audits performed in the field using mobile devices including Apple's iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones or tablets. Inspect cars, trucks ...
[UPDATED with Looming Federal Regs:] Windpower Convention Blows into AnaheimMonday, May 23, 2011 @ 10:34AMUPDATE, MAY 26, 8:33 A.M.: Talk about taking the wind out of your sails.An official of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) informed attendees of the Windpower 2011 Convention
OSHA cites AMPI in incident that killed truck driverWednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 12:03AMNEW ULM - The New Ulm-based Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is facing accusations of willful safety violation from federal regulators. The citation was announced Monday by the U.S.
Top StoriesMonday, February 14, 2011 @ 10:32AMTucker, GA—The 2011 Feed Mill Management Seminar will provide mill managers with information on best practices to help optimize production and efficiency, so their feed mills can operate at peak performance.
Saturday’s Prep ScoreboardSaturday, February 5, 2011 @ 5:42PMBoys’ Basketball La Conner 61, Friday Harbor 41 Girls’ Basketball Friday Harbor 55, La Conner 41 Girls’ Wrestling Sub-Regional…