A Bathtub Refinisher Dies from Methylene Chloride Exposure :Safety Flash
A bathtub refinisher, working alone in a small apartment bathroom, died of methylene chloride exposure while using the chemical to…
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Landscaper dies after auger entanglement:Safety Flash
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Worker dies after falling from scaffold
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OSHA Proposes Rule on Crane Operator Certification
Eight years after it began the process of finalizing a rule to govern the certification of crane and derrick operators…
NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry
For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to…
Seat Belt Safety Campaign ,NHTSA Targets Young Males
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has kicked off its annual Click It or Ticket…
Fatality Investigation: Orchard Worker Dies After Falling Off Tractor
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A Proposed Rule for Beryllium
OSHA has published a new proposed rule on beryllium exposure that rolls back some requirements for the construction and maritime…
Death of Oregon forestry worker prompts new toolbox talk
Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Programrecently released a toolbox talk guide in response to…
OSHA releases fact sheet on spray painting in shipyards
Washington – A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to protect shipyard workers from hazards associated with spray painting.…
LTI: Fall from height leading to Multiple Fractures
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Worker Sucked Into Long Island Cesspool
A cesspool collapsed at a home on Long Island, consuming the front yard and part of the driveway of the…
OSHA: Republic Steel Exposed Employees to Excessive Lead Levels
Canton, Ohio automotive steel manufacturer Republic Steel is cited for repeated and serious violations after failing to guard machines, lack…
CSB cites lack of safety management in final report on California refinery explosion
Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance…
MSHA: Five Miners Die in First Three Months of 2017
MSHA announces safety campaign to encourage mine workers and operators to perform regular inspections and account for all employees. [xt_networks…
Operator dies when forklift falls off loading dock
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The Cost of Pollution: 1.7 Million Children Dead Each Year
New Reports from the World Health Organization claims that one in every four deaths of children under age five are…
Worker struck, killed by outrigger
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Worker killed by platform
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EPA: Air Emissions of Toxic Chemicals from Industrial Facilities Down More Than Half Since 2005
The annual Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis of toxic chemical releases from 22,000 U.S. facilities shows that emissions of toxic…
NIOSH, Partners, Announce Fourth Annual Stand-Down for Fall Safety
It is that time of year again where both employers and workers are invited to stand-down for fall safety. Tweet…
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard in the Construction Industry
Reviews are mixed on OSHA's decision to delay enforcement of the crystalline silica standard for three months. Tweet OSHA on…
Scaffolding Components
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Construction Worker Killed When Pipe Rolls Off a Trailer
The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a construction worker who died at the site…