Archive for December, 2011

As the country prepares to ring in the New Year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today, Saturday 31st December 2011, urging all road users to take personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of other road users.
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In its lawsuit, EEOC charged that the company denied a 12-year employee a reasonable accommodation after he had cancer surgery, which left him with weakness in his right shoulder.
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Conference presentations will include advances in diagnosing and treating asbestos-related diseases, preventing asbestos exposure in the home and workplace, patient resources, and a global advocacy session.
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It's probably safe to say that we all are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. But did you know that inebriated pedestrians also are at risk of being injured or killed – particularly on New Year's?
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The national campaign to promote healthy family outings began more than 20 years ago at a Massachusetts park. This year is the first time all 50 state park systems are sponsoring First Day Hikes.
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OSHA opened inspections in July after receiving complaints alleging burn hazards and poor housekeeping throughout the plant.
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The grant will be used to award six scholarships in the amount of $5,250 each in 2012 to students studying in the field of safety, health, and the environment (SH&E).
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Houston-based Piping Technology and Products Inc. faces 13 willful and 17 serious violations and has been added to OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which mandates targeted follow-up inspections.
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OSHA began its investigation in August in response to a complaint, and found workers exposed to sulfuric acid and caustic soda while recovering silver from X-ray film and processing plastics for recycling. Proposed penalties total $144,760.
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Applications from potential speakers at the November 2012 event are due by Feb. 15.
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