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Drive Safely Work Week 2015 Materials Now Available

This year marks NETS' 19th year producing the campaign during the first full week in October (Oct. 5-9, 2015). The materials are undated and can be used any time during the year.

The Georgia World Congress Center is the site of ASSE

NSC 2015 Gets Rolling

Monday's opening session, 6.5 hours of expo time, and three NSC Learning Lab sessions in the expo hall are among the #NSCexpo highlights.



FBI, Interpol Working More Closely Against Terrorism and Cybercrime

The announcement came Sept. 23 after a high-level meeting between FBI Director James Comey and Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock in Lyon, France.

Busting the Myths of Combustible Dust

Jason Reason of Lewellyn Technology dispelled some of the biggest myths in combustible dust safety.

$2 Million in Emergency Relief Available for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Wildfires

The DOT announced the money is available after the wildfires in northern California.

L&I Fines General Contractor in Fatal Bridge Fall

Joe Arrants fell approximately 60 feet to the dock below; Kiewit/General/Manson, a joint venture, was cited for five serious safety violations with penalties totaling $14,400.

Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.

If a Fire Starts in Your Home, Are You Prepared?

Remember, having an escape plan is the first step to fire safety and being prepared in the event of an emergency.

Halliburton Pays Nearly $18.3 million in Overtime

The money will go to more than 1,000 employees nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor announced.

Large Fine Assessed Against Aluminum Services Company

The willful citation involved electrical equipment with damaged parts; there were damaged and malfunctioning pendant control boxes for a crane, damaged slings not removed from service, unguarded metal saws, unguarded floor openings, and a lack of machine guarding and confined space training, according to OSHA.

The OIG audit will examine how the FAA mitigates the risk of commercial pilots

DOT Inspector General Opens Audit of Airline Flight Decks' Safety

The audit will examine how FAA mitigates the risk of intentional pilot actions.

Amputation and Other Injuries Preventable at Chicken Facilities: OSHA

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. faces $46,825 in fines after an OSHA inspection in West Virginia.

Martin Foundry Co. Cited for Workplace Lead Exposures

A judge issued a contempt order, forcing the Kansas City, Mo., company's owner to allow an OSHA inspection.

This stock image taken in 2012 shows part of the vast crowd at a holy site in Mecca during that year

More Than 25,000 Health Workers Ready to Aid Hajj Pilgrims

"We recognize the concerns that many have regarding infectious disease in today's environment, including the Middle East respiratory disease coronavirus. However, since the onset of the disease in 2012, there have not been any cases among hajj pilgrims, and we are working to keep it that way," said Khalid Al-Falih, minister of health of Saudi Arabia.

Product Showcase

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  • The MGC Simple Plus

    The MGC Simple Plus is a simple-to-use, portable multi gas detector that runs continuously for three years without being recharged or routinely calibrated after its initial charge and calibration during manufacturing. The detector reliably tests a worksite’s atmosphere for hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and combustible gases (LEL). Its durability enables the detector to withstand the harshest treatment and environments, hence earning it an IP 68 rating. The MGC Simple Plus is also compatible with a variety of accessories, such as the GCT External Pump. Visit gascliptech.com for more information. Read More

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