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The heat is on: Conditions can be uncomfortable, dangerous Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:07AMWhen it's as hot as it was on days like Tuesday, Lexi Wilson has a busy day at work.
ICTC earns safety training certification Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:27AMTony Barrett demonstrates some of the equipment used in teaching the proper use of “lockout, tagout” safety procedures. Barrett is safety coordinator at Indian Capital Technology Center.
Wind Energy Update: US Wind Farm H&S -- The Launch of OSHA’s ‘National Emphasis Program’ Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:20AMA number of organizations could see an increase in the attention government pays to US wind safety, and changes in the way the sector monitors progress in accident prevention. London, UK (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Wind Energy Update's Wind Health and Safety Conference The ‘falls from height’ risk exists in almost any industrial environment and, to a certain extent, safety standards designed to ...
Plans for repairing Hope Mills dam progressing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09PMTown attorney John Jackson said Monday he is satisfied with progress made on repairing the Hope Mills Lake dam. "I'm satisfied that we're making strong progress in the right direction to at least present to the board a viable and reasonable plan for their consideration," he said.
Owner of mine where 29 died slams union Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe United Mine Workers of America says a notice the new owners posted at a West Virginia mine where 29 men died in an explosion last year is a standard industry tactic aimed at discouraging attempts to unionize.
Environment Department official resigns after bureau move Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:45PMA top official with the state Environment Department resigned Tuesday morning, a day after the bureau overseeing Los Alamos National Laboratory's compliance with hazardous-waste regulations was moved from his division.
GOP: Ease rules to aid recovery Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:02PMLawmakers are considering changing the way the cost of regulations are calculated to spur growth.
OSHA fines Don Wartko Construction more than $171,000 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:28PMThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Don Wartko Construction Inc. in Kent, Ohio, with five willful safety violations for failing to protect workers from cave-ins during trenching operations at three separate work sites in Cleveland.
Excessive heat warning in effect until 8 p.m. Friday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:36AMThe latest update was issued at 4 a.m. today.
The heat is on! Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:07AMHigh heat and humidity are in the forecast as Dickinson County, and much of Kansas, remains under an excessive heat warning through Friday evening. • Highs each day are forecast to be in the upper 90s to near 105 degrees with afternoon heat indices commonly in the range of 105 to 112 degrees.
Heat advisory posted for mid-Michigan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:18AM..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Pool blast in Montville Township sends 5 to hospital Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:01AMMONTVILLE TWP. — Five employees of Fox Meadow Country Club, 4260 Fox Meadow Drive, were injured when a pipe on a chlorinator exploded inside a pool house just before 8:45 a.m. Monday, a fire official said. The blast sent all five to Medina Hospital for precautionary reasons, and four were treated and released Monday afternoon, according [...]
Saudi Readymix raises workplace safety standards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:15AMJEDDAH - In its commitment to promote the highest standards in workplace safety, Saudi Readymix became the first ready-mixed concrete company in Saudi Arabia to certify all of its factory managers with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) accreditation, the company said in a statement Monday.
OSHA investigating roofer's fatal fall from Waco apartment complex Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:11AMThe U.S. Department of Labor’s workplace safety agency said Monday it is investigating a fatal incident at the University Place Apartments complex in Waco.
Ironworker dies in building fall Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:12PMLAKE ZURICH — A DeKalb ironworker died Monday after falling from a structure in an industrial park.James Vaughn, 52, of the 1100 block of Glidden Road was working on the building in the 500 block of Oakwood Road when he fell. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:30 a.m., said Lake County Deputy Coroner Mike Reid.The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is ...
Lowe’s agrees to review injuries Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:01PMLowe’s, the home improvement store retailer, has agreed to pay the federal government $90,000 and review three years of medical records for work-related injury claims at 24 southern and southwest Ohio stores, to settle complaints brought by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.OSHA accused Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. last year of “continually failing” to document and report employee ...
Sayreville company, Sabert Corporation, cited for safety violations following worker's finger amputation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:46PMGoogle MapsThe location of Sabert, Corporation in Sayreville, N.J. The company was cited for safety violations after a worker had his finger amputated. SAYREVILLE — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Sayreville company for two safety violations...
Heat warning issued Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:28PMThe National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for the Stateline Area effective until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Fed board slaps Florida for “unacceptable response” on worker safety Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:36PMFlorida drew a rare rebuke Monday from the federal Chemical Safety Board, for failing to enact workplace protections for state and municipal employees, following the deaths in 2006 of two plant workers at a Daytona Beach wastewater plant. In a letter to Gov. Rick Scott, CSB Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso said that legislation providing workplace protections [...]
Staying safe in the heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:26PM(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – As temperatures soar across West Michigan, many people are looking for ways to beat the heat, but it's also important to stay safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has some tips to help you stay healthy as the temperatures soar.
Montville explosion injures 5 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:31PMMONTVILLE TWP. — Five people were injured when a chlorinator inside a pool shed exploded this morning at Fox Meadow Country Club, according to a Medina fire official. Second Medina Assistant Fire Chief Mark Crumley said all those injured were employees of the country club and were taken to Medina Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. [...]
Five injured in pool house explosion Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:20PMFive people were injured after a small explosion at a pool in Medina County.
Sayreville company cited for 2 safety violations after worker's finger is amputated Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:16PMGoogle MapsSabert Corp. in Sayreville, which was sited for two repeated safety violations after a worker's finger was amputated. SAYREVILLE —The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Sayreville company for two repeat safety violations after a worker's...
Voorhees printing plant cited by OSHA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:29AMAFL Quality Inc., which operates AFL Web Printing, was cited by the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Health and Safety Administration for unsafe conditions at its Voorhees facility.
"Unrelenting" heat wave scorches Midwest Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:36AMHigh-temperature records tied or broken 900 times; Heat advisories and warnings are in place in 17 states, from Texas to Michigan
More heat expected this week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:35AMWhile we may see one or two pop up thunderstorms over the next few days, the real weather story is going to be the relentless heat and humidity moving in throughout the week.
Prolonged heat wave settles in Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:11AMForecasters aren't expecting relief from the oppressive heat wave in Wisconsin any time soon.
Pike River inquiry, day six Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:09AM3news.co.nz brings you live updates from the second week of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy.
It'll Feel Above 100 Degrees This Week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:22PMThe National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory beginning Monday afternoon. Doppler 10 meteorologist AJ Smith previews your workweek forecast.
Weather Service updates heat warning Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:06PMThe National Weather Service has expanded its excessive heat warning , which started at noon and is set to last through Sunday night for south central and southeast Wisconsin.
Cleaning up on the spill Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:20AMThe estimated 600 workers who have arrived in Billings to help clean up oil from the ExxonMobil spill into the Yellowstone River are snapping up hotel rooms, irrigation boots, waders, clothing, life vests, GPS tracking devices, mosquito repellent, snake gaiters, burgers and beer.
Some questions remain for family of York Excavating employee killed in 1987 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:02PMWhen Ada Hite opened her front door to a group of her husband's co-workers, she thought they were coming over for dinner.
Rappel down Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel will raise money for Gaudenzia Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:56AMNo one holds a candle to Superman’s mad flying skills, but on Sept. 24 local folks can rope down the 11-story Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel like Spider-Man.
SEB undergoing change to move forward Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:46PMMIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is undergoing a major transformation to move the company forward. SEB Miri regional [...]
Elzinga and Volkers Construction Professionals Reaches Safety Milestone Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:26PMHolland-based company reached 1,500 days without having a lost-time injury last month.
Employee Dies In Accident At SW Oklahoma Plant Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:06AMLawton police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating a deadly accident at a Bar S Foods plant.
LINE-X Protective Coatings Presents LINE-X Of Wilmington With 2011 Excellence Award Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:41AMLINE-X of Wilmington, located in Wilmington, NC, was selected for the 2011 Excellence Award for showing extreme dedication to the brand, a continued commitment to excellence and an impressive list of accomplishments within their local community
In construction, hard work followed by long wait for payday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:03AMHere’s a story about how the little guy gets paid: Last month I wrote a lengthy profile of the Cosmopolitan, rooting for this cool new Strip resort to succeed while questioning whether it actually will, considering its $4 billion price tag, its ownership by a massive German bank, and its failure, thus far, to attract enough gambling revenue.
Magid Glove & Safety Offers Quality Electrical Gloves Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:47AMMagid Glove & Safety understands well the dangers of electricity, and the company supplies the gloves necessary for workers to keep safe on the job. Magid electrical gloves for high and low voltage provide comfort and dexterity while protecting against severe burns, serious injury and death
Accident kills worker in Mokena Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:50PMAn Aurora man was killed Wednesday in a forklift accident at a Mokena landscaping business.Jose R. Barrera-Ruiz, 35, was pronounced dead at 7:22 a.m. at Silver Cross Hospital from multiple injuries, the Will County coroner’s office said. Police Chief Randy Rajewski said police and fire units were called to Brickman Landscaping, 18911 Wolf Road, where Barrera-Ruiz had been moving equipment with a ...
BSA offers amnesty to software pirates Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:17PMThe Business Software Alliance institutes a limited forgiveness program to businesses using illegally copied software.
Inside the Durham Manhole Disaster: How considering safety records in bid process protects workers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:07PMConsidering company safety records in the public bid process could be an effective way to ensure worker safety.
Scientists question cancer risks of full-body scanners Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:46AMMillions of fliers pass through them, but scientific experts are still at odds about the cancer risks of full-body airport scanners that use an X-ray technology called backscatter.
Labor Secretary Solis visits FPL plant in Dania Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:26AMSecretary of Labor Hilda Solis will tour Florida Power & Light's power plant in Dania Beach today to raise awareness about the importance of protecting outdoor workers from heat exhaustion.
Tyson Foods cited for alleged violations in Neb. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:24AMThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 10 violations against a Tyson Foods Inc. meatpacking plant in northeast Nebraska.
OSHA cites Dakota City plant Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:23AMDAKOTA CITY, Neb. — The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Tyson Foods of Dakota City for one repeat and nine serious violations of safety regulations.
NWS: Today's heat is dangerous Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:18AMAn excessive heat warning is in effect throughout the region from noon today to 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
State And Federal Poster Inc. Announces The Requirement Of The New Equal Opportunity Teen Work Hours And Format ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:18AMEqual Opportunity, Teen work hours, and minimum wages are the three sections that have been completely changed and a new poster is required
ASSE Offers Tips On How To Prevent Heat-Related Illness For Workers Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:03AMAs heat can cause workplace injuries and illness it is important for workers to be protected against the heat, sun exposure and other hazards that could result in severe injury, especially during the recent heat wave that much of America is experiencing
Heat advisory, air quality alert Tuesday Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:37AMWe will have the hottest day of the year so far on Tuesday.