News from the Safety Industry

Nova Scotia Opens Office of Workplace Mental Health

Published: Friday October 5th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Office of Workplace Mental Health will offer confidential navigation service to help employees access mental health and wellness support and resources. Counseling and crisis intervention are not directly provided by the office.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service For Repeat Safety Violations at Austin Facility

Published: Thursday October 4th 2018
Source: OSHA News
October 2, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service For Repeat Safety Violations at Austin Facility

Honda Joins GM and Cruise to Develop Autonomous Vehicle

Published: Thursday October 4th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"Honda chose to collaborate with Cruise and General Motors based on their leadership in autonomous and electric vehicle technology and our shared vision of a zero-emissions and zero-collision world," said Honda Executive Vice President and Representative Director COO Seiji Kuraishi.

Seismic Safety Bill Vetoed in California

Published: Thursday October 4th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Gov. Jerry Brown promised in his veto message to ask the California Seismic Safety Commission and other seismic experts "to provide recommendations that identify an achievable path toward improving the safety of earthquake-vulnerable buildings."

NIOSH Releases Beta Version of Silica Monitoring Software

Published: Thursday October 4th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"FAST provides a vital link for mines seeking better RCS monitoring tools by bringing the laboratory to the field," said NIOSH Associate Director for Mining Dr. Jessica Kogel.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites New Jersey Lumber Company For Exposing Employees to Health Hazards

Published: Wednesday October 3rd 2018
Source: OSHA News
October 3, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites New Jersey Lumber Company For Exposing Employees to Health Hazards

BCSP and NIOSH Partner to Address Youth Worker Safety

Published: Wednesday October 3rd 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"This new partnership with the BCSP Foundation allows us to extend our work and share a vision for preparing current and future generations of workers with the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to and benefit from safe, healthy and productive workplaces," said NIOSH Director John Howard, MD.

MSHA Announces $10.5 Million in Training Grants

Published: Wednesday October 3rd 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funds cover training and retraining of mine workers who work at surface and underground coal and metal and nonmetal mines, including those who are in shell dredging or employed at surface stone, sand, and gravel mining operations.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Wisconsin Refinery for Failing to Control Hazardous Chemicals

Published: Tuesday October 2nd 2018
Source: OSHA News
October 2, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Wisconsin Refinery for Failing to Control Hazardous Chemicals

U.S. Department of Labor Updates National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation Safety

Published: Tuesday October 2nd 2018
Source: OSHA News
October 2, 2018 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

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