PHMSA Announces Rule to Strengthen Safety for Lithium Batteries Transported by Aircraft
February 28, 2019“This rule will strengthen safety for the traveling public by addressing the unique challenges lithium batteries pose in transportation,” U.S.…Mississippi Paper Manufacturer Faces $303,657 in OSHA Penalties
February 27, 2019Paper products manufacturer von Drehle Corp. faces penalties totaling $303,657, including a penalty for the maximum amount allowed by law.…British Columbia Government Creates New Mining Departments to Enhance Safety
February 27, 2019“We are putting additional resources in place to enable more frequent inspections and upping enforcement to keep mines safe, for…Survey Finds Few Health Professionals Prepared to Address Patients' Substance Abuse
February 27, 2019More than 60 percent of the nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and mental health professionals reported they did not feel adequately…FDNY Graduates 32 Fire Inspection Inspectors
February 26, 2019\"Every single one of the dedicated men and women who serve as fire inspectors are absolutely critical to the department\'s…Pennsylvania Agency Issued 169 Sanctions to Nursing Homes Last Year
February 26, 2019The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced the results of its 2018 nursing home inspections, reporting that its surveyors conducted…New Canadian Website Focused on Preventing Occupational Disease
February 26, 2019Valerie Wolfe, chair of the Ontario Occupational Disease Action Plan Implementation Team, said occupation disease \"is a serious and poorly…NTSB Resets Meeting on Silver Spring Gas Explosion
February 25, 2019The Aug. 10, 2016, explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, Md., destroyed two apartment buildings,…Roadside Safety & The First Responder You've Probably Forgotten
February 22, 2019Every day, tow operators face aggressive drivers, hazards on the side of the road, and the risks of operating heavy…New ASSP Technical Report Aims to Reduce Workplace Violence
February 22, 2019\"In the safety profession, we manage risk for our organizations, so having the right tools is critical,\" said Brian Hammer,…