NFPA Updates Energy Storage Systems Training Material
April 8, 2019First responders may encounter hazmat issues, thermal runaway concerns, battery explosion and re-ignition, and off-gassing when responding to fires involving…Four California Hospitals Fined for Licensing Issues
April 8, 2019The California Department of Public Health recently issued penalties to four California hospitals along with fines totaling $224,895 after investigations…CDC, Others Investigating E. Coli Outbreak
April 8, 2019Cases have been identified in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia as of April 4. The investigation includes infections recently…NRC Sets May 1 Meeting on Turkey Point Extension
April 5, 2019In its application, Florida Power & Light seeks an additional 20 years of operation for Units 3 and 4. Their…Customs, FDA Agree to Step Up Detection of Harmful Products
April 5, 2019During fiscal year 2018, FDA staff posted at the nation\'s International Mail Facilities examined packages from more than 180 countries,…OSHA Cites Remington Arms Company LLC in Amputation Case
April 5, 2019\"The violations identified exposed employees to serious and potentially life-threatening injuries,\" said OSHA Syracuse Area Director Jeffrey Prebish. \"Employers can…Study Links Secondhand Smoke to Early Vascular Aging in Flight Attendants
April 4, 2019Flight attendants with past exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) have preclinical signs of accelerated vascular (blood vessel) aging, according to…Drivers More Distracted Around Emergency Vehicles, Endangering First Responders: NSC
April 4, 2019More than 1 in 10 respondents—16 percent—said they have either struck or almost struck a first responder or emergency vehicle…DOL Launches New Resource to Help Employers Understand Mental Health Issues
April 4, 2019The U.S. Department of Labor, in coordination with the Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and its Employer Assistance and…ACGIH Announces 2019 Award Recipients
April 3, 2019The recipients will be honored during next month\'s American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition. It take place May 20-22 in…