News from the Safety Industry

Reconstruction of JFK International Runway Under Way

Published: Thursday April 11th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The project will widen the 13L-31R runway by 33 percent and also install new lights, signs, cables, and navigational aids. Once this is completed, the runway will meet new safety standards and will incorporate the latest landing technology.

ASHRAE Takes Over Development of Building Water Safety Standard

Published: Thursday April 11th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The proposed ASHRAE Standard 514 will be designated as a safety standard, and the committee will coordinate with SSPC 188, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, to ensure there is no conflict or duplication between the two standards.

New Indictments Issued in Arkema Fire Case

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced April 10 that a grand jury has indicted Arkema Inc. and Mike Keough, the company's vice president of logistics, on a felony charge of causing bodily injury to two sheriff's deputies by withholding critical information needed by first responders to protect themselves and the community from chemicals released when Arkema's Crosby Plant caught fire during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Southern New Jersey Contractor For Disregarding Fall Protection Requirements

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Southern New Jersey Contractor For Disregarding Fall Protection Requirements

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Plastics Manufacturer For Exposing Employees to Amputations after Worker Injury

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 10, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Plastics Manufacturer For Exposing Employees to Amputations after Worker Injury

South Dakota Highway Patrol to Graduate Nine New Troopers

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The members of Class 61 have completed eight months of training, which included basic law enforcement training, attending the South Dakota Highway Patrol Recruit Academy, and, finally, field training.

Three Oregon OSHA Courses Now Available in Spanish

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Oregon OSHA urges employers to blend the training offered by the Safety Committee Suite with policies and practices that are specific to their workplaces, noting that doing this will increase the effectiveness of the training and help ensure all requirements are met.

Alaska Governor Signs Disaster Relief Bill

Published: Wednesday April 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"This bill is going to be very important for Alaska – Southcentral Alaska – to make sure we get our bridges and roads up to speed. As springtime continues to uncover potential infrastructure issues, this relief money is going to help tremendously," Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy said.

Pace of Repairing Deficient Bridges Slows Down: ARTBA

Published: Tuesday April 9th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"Since the 2016 election, leaders on both sides of the aisle have regularly cited upgrading America's infrastructure as an area for common ground. This report makes clear that it's about time Congress and the Trump administration stop talking and start solving this national problem," said ARTBA President Dave Bauer.

Miami-Dade County Hosting First Sea Level Rise Workshops

Published: Tuesday April 9th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Local experts will be available at the workshops to answer questions and to guide small group conversations to learn more about sea level rise in the county and to devise strategies to address anticipated impacts.

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