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Condoms in Porn: AHF Reports Effort Gains Traction as Cal/OSHA Recommends Advisory Panel on Adult Film Worker Safety Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:51PMLOS ANGELES----In response to a petition seeking to amend state health regulations to better protect workers in the adult film industry that was filed in December by AIDS Healthcare Foundation , California’s Department Occupational Safety and Health is recommending that an advisory panel be convened to determine whether—and how—to amend state health statutes to better protect such film workers.
Letter to the Editor: A long and winding road (driveway) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58AMOn Dec. 7, 2006, we demolished our Deltona circa 1968 home. From design and throughout construction of our new home, we were excited. (Correction: I was, my wife was sometimes). In June, 2008 our dream hit a snag. Our builder had arrived at City Hall to pay final inspection fees and obtain the final certificate of occupancy after receiving notice that the final inspection was complete and signed ...
US Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $3 million in fines to BP-Husky refinery near Toledo, Ohio Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:26PMOREGON, Ohio, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited BP North American Inc. and BP-Husky Refining LLC's refinery in Oregon, Ohio, with 42 alleged willful violations, including 39 on a per-instance basis, and 20 alleged serious violations for exposing workers to a variety of hazards including failure to provide ...
Guides aim to prevent workplace explosions Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:11AMMILWAUKEE There was no reason to think the storage tank was unsafe. All it contained was recycled water and organic waste.
Petrash: Was 'Controller Dad' wrong? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:23AMWas “Controller Dad” wrong?Debate is raging out there about whether the Dad, who allowed his kids into the control tower and allowed them to transmit instructions to pilots at New York’s JFK International, one of the nation’s busiest airports, did anything wrong. Some say “lighten up, already; no one died!” Others argue that “people with important, responsible jobs should take them seriously ...
OSHA training seminar Tuesday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:02AMA 10-hour OSHA training seminar for construction companies will be held at 7:30 a.m. March 9 at the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota Building Chapter Training Room at 1108 N. West Ave. in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota State University Engineering Extension Office and the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota - Building Chapter are sponsoring the seminar. The cost is $160 ...
Union examining Stop & Shop offer Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:51AMThe union says it will present a contract offer to workers on Sunday.
New Guidelines To Prevent Workplace Explosions Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:48AMU.S. Chemical Safety Board issued guidelines designed to prevent workplace explosions after investigating over 60 deaths from industrial blasts in past 20 years.
FLASHBACK - March 6, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe Northern Marianas government receives less federal funds than any other U.S. insular areas and has the lowest per capita in terms of the amount granted by Washington, according to the governor's press office.
Cornerstone Training Institute Begins Offering EPA-Accredited Renovate, Repair & Painting (RRP) Certification Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:00AMOn April 22, 2010, EPA legislation will make RRP certification mandatory for renovators who disturb paint in pre-1978 and child occupied facilities. Cornerstone Training Institute is now offering RRP certification for firms and contractors who will be affected by this new legislation.
BPCC’s new oil and gas degree program receives approval Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:14PMBossier Parish Community College has received approval for its oil and gas technology degree program.
U.S. Chemical Safety Board says PCA explosion was preventable Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:52PMThe investigation into a fatal welding accident in Tomahawk sparks concern over current worker safety regulations.
Free Seminar Series Prepares Employers for Surprise Workplace Inspections Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:22PMStepped up enforcement efforts by the Economic and Employment Enforcement Coalition and a renewed seminar partnership with State Fund are calling attention to labor law compliance in the construction, agriculture, and general industries.
US board's guidelines aim to prevent explosions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:10PMThere was no reason to think the storage tank was unsafe. All it contained was recycled water and organic waste.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:45AM(AP:MILWAUKEE) There was no reason to think the storage tank was unsafe. All it contained was recycled water and organic waste. So when a damaged part needed repair, three workers approached the top of the 80-foot-tall tank on a catwalk and one worker began welding.
Employers Get Ready to Tussle Over Ergonomics Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:42AMRemember ergonomics? Expect the political hot potato of 2000-2001 to be juggled again this year. Among a raft of regulatory crackdowns promised by the Obama administration are tougher rules governing repetitive-motion activity at work.
US board's guidelines aim to prevent explosions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:40AMThere was no reason to think the storage tank was unsafe. All it contained was recycled water and organic waste. So when a damaged part needed repair, three workers approached the top of the 80-foot-tall tank on a catwalk and one worker began welding. Moments... Storage tank - Energy - Business - Reclaimed water - Environment
AFA-CWA Calls for Flight Attendant OSHA Coverage in Groundbreaking Forum Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:13AMFlight Attendant Injury Rates Exceed Workers in Coal, Construction
Republican candidates entertain tea partiers Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:49AMBalance the federal budget, abolish earmarks, corruption and fraud, end corporate taxes and promote individual freedom by removing government intervention.
The Business of Healthcare Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:18AMChronic disease is big business in America. Forty-five percent of the population suffers from long-term illnesses, which accounts for the bulk of total health spending.
York company fined after worker's death Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:12AMA York City company must pay more than $4,000 in fines stemming from the August death of an employee working in Lebanon County.
Industries tell OSHA officials that regulating dust can be complex, expensive Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:09AMATLANTA - Representatives from a variety of industries told federal safety officials Wednesday that regulating the danger of combustible dust can be complicated and expensive for businesses. The U...
OSHA backs off proposed regulation of ski areas' explosives Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:12AMThe ski industry has fought off a new round of regulations governing its use of explosives to control avalanches.
Camp Edwards ceiling collapse injures two Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:14AMCAMP EDWARDS — Two civilian construction workers renovating a vacant barracks were injured yesterday when a cement ceiling collapsed on them, according to Massachusetts National Guard officials.
Medical examiner identifies two workers who died in Tuesday cave-in Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 3:17PMTecumseh residents Keith Haddox, 44, and Justin Johnson, 32, died Tuesday. They were digging a hole for a septic tank when it caved in on them at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and Oklahoma 102 near ...
Pittsburgh Construction Company Cited by OSHA for Lack of Fall Protection Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:30PMA worker falling 225 feet to his death has resulted in OSHA citing Mariani & Richards Inc. for failing to protect workers from falls. OSHA began its investigation on Aug. 18, 2009, and found that Mariani & Richards did not provide workers with any fall protection while they were performing maintenance on the Pennsylvanian Building, a historic landmark in downtown Pittsburgh.
Industries tell OSHA officials that regulating dust can be complex, expensive Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:36AMATLANTA -- Representivies from a variety of industries told federal safety officials today that regulating the danger of combustible dust can be complicated and expensive for businesses. The U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is holding the second of a series of roundtable discussions with industry volunteers as it considers drafting regulations. It started ...
Officials fight over workplace injury rule Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:07AMAs the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the White House are trying to minimize their differences, a brewing battle at OSHA over a workplace injury reporting rule illustrates how tough that could become, given the administration’s pro-labor leanings. While bureaucratic...
KPA and TK Carsites offer HR, OSHA and Internet Marketing Workshops at the NADA Convention and Expo 2010 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe NADA convention and expo offers dealers the opportunity to learn how to differentiate from competition and manage risk.
Explosion's repercussions Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:05AMAs municipal, state and federal authorities
Criminal probe launched in Middletown plant blast Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 12:54AMMIDDLETOWN — Authorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they couldn’t rule out negligence.
Middletown Power Plant Explosion: Focus On Worker's Torch Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:57AMRead stories about the victims of the Middletown explosion Investigators are focusing on a welder's torch as the possible cause of Sunday's deadly blast at the Kleen Energy Systems power plant, sources said.
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:22PMAuthorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they couldn't rule out negligence.
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 7:56PM(AP:MIDDLETOWN, Conn.) Authorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they couldn't rule out criminal negligence.
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 7:55PM(AP:MIDDLETOWN, Conn.) Authorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they could not rule out criminal negligence.
5 dead workers identified in Middletown blast (with video, Kleen Energy Report) Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:10PMMIDDLETOWN — Officials believe all workers who were on the site of the Kleen Energy Systems explosion Sunday have been accounted for, but could not state with certainty that the fatality count will remain at five.
Conn. governor calls for safety review after blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 4:16PMConnecticut's governor is calling for a review of state safety codes following a deadly explosion at a power plant in Middletown.
Conn. governor calls for safety review after blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:18PMConn. governor calls for review of state safety codes following deadly power plant explosion
Witness To Middletown Explosion: 'There Are Bodies Everywhere' Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 1:19PMEarly reports were that a natural gas leak could have caused a devastating explosion Sunday morning that killed two and injured as many as 100 at a power plant being built south of the city on the Connecticut River.
W.H., Chamber at odds on OSHA Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 12:55PMDespite their efforts to find common ground, a new battle is brewing over a workplace-injury rule.
Conn. governor calls for safety review after blast Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 11:46AMConnecticut's governor is calling for a review of state safety codes following a deadly explosion at a power plant in Middletown. Rell announced Monday that she is creating two panels _ one to identify the cause and origin of Sunday's explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant and any contributing factors, such as construction problems, worker safety issues and licensing or permitting matters ...
Middletown Power Plant Explosion: All Accounted For At Plant Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:56AMExplosion Kills At Least 5 A van carrying the remains those killed in an explosion Sunday at Kleen Energy left the plant about 1:45 p.m. Monday, headed to the medical examiner's office in Farmington.
Republican candidates entertain tea partiers Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:36AMBalance the federal budget, abolish earmarks, corruption and fraud, end corporate taxes and promote individual freedom by removing government intervention.
Middletown Power Plant Explosion: All Accounted For At Plant Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:10AMExplosion Kills At Least 5 Everyone has been accounted for at the Kleen Energy plant, the mayor's office reported.
HS & E Supervisor - Mount Morris, PA Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 6:43PMThe HSE Supervisor position purveys service and support for the company's HSE management system at the District to both management and field staff. Leads the station/field HSE initiatives under limited supervision.
Milford to close two firehouses, replace them with larger station Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:57PMMILFORD -- The Woodmont and Point Beach firehouses will be closed and replaced by a new, larger station farther inland. The Board of Aldermen approved the consolidation plan, part of a larger capital improvement plan, by a 13-1 vote Monday night.
ASSE Announces its Top Legislative and Regulatory Issues for 2010 Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMThe American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says that 12 key issues will dominate announced its legislative and regulatory agenda for 2010, which is aimed at ensuring that advances in occupational safety and health legislation and regulation reflect the experience, expertise and best practices of ASSE’s member environment, health and safety (EHS) professionals.
Seyfarth Shaw Welcomes the Honorable Leon R. Sequeira to the Labor & Employment Department in the D.C. Office Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 9:40AMWASHINGTON----Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full-service law firms, today announced that the Honorable Leon R. Sequeira has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Sequeira served as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy at the U.S.
Daniels trims slaughterhouse inspection cuts Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 4:02PMThe administration of Gov. Mitch Daniels is backing away from a plan to cut in half the budget for state inspections of meat processors after complaints that it would drive some plants out of business and hurt small farmers.
Secretary Hilda L. Solis presents US Department of Labor budget request for fiscal year 2011 Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 1:26PMWASHINGTON, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today, through a national online discussion with stakeholder groups, the general public and the news media, outlined the president's fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget request for the U.S. Department of Labor, which is built around the vision of "good jobs for everyone." The budget launches innovative ways to prepare ...