News from the Safety Industry
PG&E Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Published: Tuesday January 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"Through this process, we will prioritize what matters most to our customers and the communities we serve – safety and reliability. We believe that this process will make sure that we have sufficient liquidity to serve our customers and support our operations and obligations," said PG&E Corporation Interim CEO John R. Simon.
TxDOT to Form Connected and Automated Vehicle Task Force
Published: Tuesday January 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The CAV Task Force will document public and private entity efforts and facilitate partnerships as well as host industry forums and report lessons learned to aid in progress and encourage collaboration.
Struck-By Incidents and Falls Lead Work-Related Deaths in NC
Published: Tuesday January 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The largest number of work-related deaths in North Carolina in 2018 were caused by struck-by incidents and falls, based on preliminary information released Friday by the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Atlanta Declared “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LIII Events
Published: Tuesday January 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The FAA will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day that will prohibit drones without a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium, up to 17,999 feet in altitude.
U.S. Department of Labor and Connecticut Manufacturer Settle Whistleblower Allegations Regarding Termination of Two Workers
Published: Monday January 28th 2019
Source: OSHA News
January 28, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor and Connecticut Manufacturer Settle Whistleblower Allegations Regarding Termination of Two Workers
U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Returns to Normal Enforcement Operations Following Hurricane Michael
Published: Monday January 28th 2019
Source: OSHA News
January 28, 2019
IAEA Team Completes Safety Review at Two Spanish Nuclear Plants
Published: Monday January 28th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 12-member team began its review began Jan. 15, focusing on aspects essential to the safe long-term operation of Units 1 and 2 at Ascó and Unit 2 at Vandellós, which respectively went into commercial operation in 1984, 1986, and 1988.
New ASTM Test Method Addresses Corrosion in Petrochemical Pipelines
Published: Monday January 28th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual estimated cost of microbiologically induced corrosion to the oil and gas industry ranges from $4 billion to $30 billion.
MTA Raises Subway Speed Limits at 24 Locations
Published: Monday January 28th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The speed limit increases are part of NYC Transit's Save Safe Seconds campaign, which aims to efficiently and safely reduce travel time for subway customers.
Sprinklers Held Las Vegas Fire in Check
Published: Friday January 25th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A two-alarm fire in a large commercial building downtown did relatively little damage Jan. 24 because the fire was in the attic area and was being held in check by fire sprinklers, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue reported.
