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A+A 2015 Off to a Rousing Start

"This is where the world gets together in terms of occupational safety and health," Germany's Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Andrea Nahlers said during her opening keynote.

AIHA and NIOSH Announce “Safety Matters” Program for Young Workers

AIHA and NIOSH Announce "Safety Matters" Program for Young Workers

The program, introduced during AIHA’s conference in Orlando, is intended to teach young workers about safety and health.

AIHA Announces New Online Mold Resource Center

AIHA now provides an online Mold Resource Center as a reference guide.



Congress Leaders Focused on the Future of Work

BMW recently decided to treat mobile work the same as office work, German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Andrea Nahles said.

U.S. Exhibitors Have High Hopes

A+A 2015, the 30th safety trade fair in the series, kicked off Oct. 27 in the sprawling fairgrounds of Düsseldorf, Germany, with more than 1,800 exhibitors eagerly awaiting the crowds.

European Officials Worried About Emissions Cheaters More Than Two Years Ago

The Financial Times has obtained documents revealing Europe’s top environmental regulator raised concerns years ago.

A+A 2015, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, takes place Oct. 27-30 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Messe Dusseldorf North America photo)

Ergonomics Takes the Stage at A+A 2015

One Congress event will be focused on the construction industry: "Age-Appropriate Workplace Design in the Construction Industry." And ergonomic workplace design will be highlighted in Hall 10 at the trade fair with the heading "Health at Work."

If the volume manufactured or imported is at or above 10 tonnes per year, the employer also must use the collected information to assess the risks for workers

European Organizations Alerting Companies About Final REACH Deadline

It is May 31, 2018, and companies manufacturing or importing existing substances in volumes between 1 and 100 tonnes per year are affected. (A tonne equals 1,000 kilograms, or about 2,204 pounds.)

NTSB hosted a symposium last December and may use information gathered from it to develop safety recommendations for reducing tire disablement-related crashes.

NTSB Meeting This Week on Passenger Tire Special Investigation Report

This follows the agency's December 2014 symposium about the causes of tire disablement, the role of recalls and consumer awareness, and advances in tire technology.

Amtrak Secures Natural Disaster Insurance for Northeast Corridor

The passenger rail company obtained $275 million of protection to insures against damage to its infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor from a natural disaster's storm surge, wind, or earthquake.

Keeping Workers Safe During Severe Flooding

As Hurricane Patricia makes landfall, it's important to consider worker safety in dangerous conditions.

UN's 70th Anniversary Celebrations Under Way

The UN headquarters in New York City is being lit up for two nights Oct. 23-24, the latter day being UN Day, which marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter.

OSHA Partnership to Protect Workers on Oregon Clean Energy Center Project

A partnership between Black & Veatch Construction Inc. and OSHA will protect workers for the Oregon Clean Energy Center in Oregon, Ohio.

Lumber Mill Exposes Workers to Falls and Electrocution Hazards: OSHA

OSHA has proposed $60K in fines for the Georgia-based company.

Prevent Blindness Predicts Diabetic Eye Disease to Rise

More than 8 million Americans have diabetic retinopathy and total cases of the disease are projected to increase by 35 percent by 2032 and by 63 percent by 2050.

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