October 17, 2018 0 Comment.

NRC Holding Public Meeting on Status of TVA's Work Environment

The Oct. 18 meeting concerns corrective actions the Tennessee Valley Authority agreed to make at its nuclear plants and corporate offices after NRC staff in 2016 expressed the concern that some operations employees may not have felt comfortable raising safety concerns at the Watts Bar nuclear plant. Source: News feed
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October 16, 2018 0 Comment.

Pennsylvania State Grant to Buy Mechatronics Equipment for UMW Training Center

\”Workers and their families in southwest Pennsylvania have seen their share of challenges, with many former coal workers seeking new jobs in manufacturing but lacking the necessary job skills to do so,\” Gov. Tom Wolf said. \”UMWACC\’s renovated training center is providing opportunities for those workers, and this new grant...
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October 16, 2018 0 Comment.

INTERPOL Chemical Awareness Film Wins Prize

The film is part of a larger campaign to raise awareness and increase the capacity of law enforcement and other agencies who suspect anyone of preparing a bomb so they can be stopped before an attack takes place Source: News feed
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October 16, 2018 0 Comment.

Big OSHA Fine Issued in Electrocution Case

The agency has placed the contractor in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program. \”Electrocution is one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry,\” said OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office Director Christopher Robinson. \”Complying with OSHA safety and health standards is not optional. Employers are required to take necessary precautions...
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October 15, 2018 0 Comment.

CDC and NIOSH Offer Key Messages for Cleanup Workers

\”Hurricane Key Messages for Employers, Workers and Volunteers\” covers the potential dangers involved in cleanup work after storms and flooding and the proper safety precautions, with links at the end of each section to additional resources. Source: News feed
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October 12, 2018 0 Comment.

Showers Likely During NSC 2018

The early forecast for Houston during Oct. 22-24 shows a 40 percent chance of showers on the expo\’s first and second days. Source: News feed
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October 12, 2018 0 Comment.

Nonprofits Receive $620,000 in MIOSHA Grants

The MIOSHA CET Grant Program funds additional options for health and safety education and training for employers and employees, focusing particularly on hazard recognition and prevention for high hazard industries. Source: News feed
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