News from the Safety Industry
U.S. Department of Labor Cites West Palm Beach, Florida, Dollar Tree Store for Stacking, Storing Merchandise Unsafely
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2019
Source: OSHA News
June 19, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites West Palm Beach, Florida,
Dollar Tree Store for Stacking, Storing Merchandise Unsafely
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Aluminum Can Manufacturer After Employee Suffers Broken Arm When Caught in Machine
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2019
Source: OSHA News
June 19, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Aluminum Can Manufacturer
After Employee Suffers Broken Arm When Caught in Machine
Michigan Counts 202 Active Medical Marijuana Licenses
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency held its first public meeting June 13 in Lansing, with agency leaders and managers presenting reports and discussing their operations. Executive Director Andrew Brisbo announced that the next three scheduled public meetings of the agency will coincide with work groups and will be held Aug. 29 in Detroit, Oct. 28 in Traverse City, and Dec. 9 in Flint.
OSHA Cites Southern Tire Mart After Fatal Injury in Texas
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA's news release said its inspectors determined that Southern Tire Mart exposed employees to struck-by, tire explosion, fire, and smoke hazards and failed to provide a restraining device or barrier and to implement lockout/tagout procedures as required.
New Health Canada Requirements to Improve Medical Products' Safety
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The new requirements will direct manufacturers to, if requested, assess the safety of their products and do further safety testing when issues are identified, and also prepare annual summary reports of all known adverse effects, reported problems, incidents, and risks.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Auto Parts Manufacturer And Staffing Agencies for Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2019
Source: OSHA News
June 18, 2019
NFPA Presents Top 2019 Awards
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 2019 recipient of the Standards Medal, the top award given by the NFPA Standards Council, is Stephen J. King, III, whose 30-year career began with the Fire Department of New York, where he rose through the ranks to become commander for Battalion 54. King was the city-wide safety chief on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center buildings were struck by hijacked airplanes.
Buoyancy Compensation Vests Recalled
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
CPSC reported that Mares has received one report of a loose deflator button, but no injuries have been reported. The vests were sold at specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
FDA Cites Poor Manufacturing Processes in Supplements Seizure
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"This seizure underscores the agency's commitment to taking aggressive action when manufacturers distribute adulterated dietary supplements that have the potential to put consumers at risk," said Melinda K. Plaisier, FDA's associate commissioner for Regulatory Affairs.
Live From Safety 2019: Wrap-Up
Published: Monday June 17th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Safety 2019 Professional Development Conference & Exposition went by in a busy blur! We’ve rounded up some of the highlights from the show floor—you can catch up on everything you may have missed on our Live From Safety 2019 Social Zone at OHSonline.com/live.