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More U.S. home fires occur on Thanksgiving on average than on any other day, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Holiday, Needs Survey Put Added Emphasis on Fire Safety

NFPA said its latest survey of U.S. fire departments found there are extensive needs by departments of all sizes and in every area. USFA reminds us that home fires double on Thanksgiving.

OSHA Issues Final Rule for Walking-Working Surfaces Standards

OSHA Issues Final Rule for Walking-Working Surfaces

The rule addresses personal fall protection systems' requirements.

DOL Awards More than $111M to Expand Regional Job Training

DOL Awards More than $111M to Expand Regional Job Training

The grants will support tuition-free programs for industry-specific skills.



NSC Asks Drivers to Take Control of Their Safety This Thanksgiving Holiday

NSC Asks Drivers to Take Control of Their Safety This Thanksgiving Holiday

The Council estimates as many as 437 people may be killed.

Surgeon General Says Addiction is a Brain Disorder, Not a Moral Failing

Surgeon General Says Addiction is a Brain Disorder, Not a Moral Failing

This represents a shift in how substance abuse is perceived.

FAA Gives Travel Tips Ahead of Holiday Season

FAA Gives Travel Tips Ahead of Holiday Season

The FAA is asking air travelers to take an active role in flight safety.

OSHA Says Training Could Have Prevented Tree Service Worker’s Death

OSHA Says Training Could Have Prevented Tree Service Worker's Death

The company was cited for willful and serious safety violations.

10,000 Prison Officers Protest Due to Health and Safety Concerns

The Jo Cox murder trial has been put on hold.

NIOSH Criticizes ANSI Nail Gun Standard

NIOSH Criticizes ANSI Nail Gun Standard

The agency has given feedback on how to improve the consensus standard.

Volcano Scientists Gathering in Washington State

The International Volcano Observatory Best Practices workshop is taking place in the United States for the first time this week in Vancouver, Wash.

FEMA Funds to Assist Wildfire Fight in North Carolina

The state requested a Fire Management Assistance Grant and it was granted Nov. 11. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for some 800 people and were expected to increase, even as 20 other large fires were burning uncontrolled in the state as of Nov. 11, according to FEMA.

MSHA Issues Annual Winter Alert Safety Message

The agency warns the industry to take note of unique hazards in winter.

OSHA to Hold Meeting of Pipeline Work Group

The meeting will be held Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C.

How to Get Buy-In for Industrial Cleaning Equipment

Manufacturers are always looking for ways to cut costs. And in some industries, the budgets that plant managers have at their disposal for new equipment are shrinking.

The key then is to go beyond simply finding hazards or spotting at-risk behaviors or conditions. A process must be in place to determine whether the findings are systemic or simply one-time occurrences.

Managing Risk in Construction

A safety professional must consider the levels of understanding to risk when working with sites or individuals. We are walking lessons learned, and that is our advantage.

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