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OSHA: Shortcuts by U.S. Steel Lead to Fatal Explosion

The explosion led to two workers' deaths, according to the agency's investigation.

FMCSA Sending Notices to Submit Drug and Alcohol Test Results

Randomly selected truck and bus companies must submit their calendar year 2014 results to FMCSA by May 15, 2015.

The March 2015 CSB video uses animation to illustrate the traveling cloud of 32,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia to which more than 150 off-site contract workers were exposed by the leak.

New CSB Video Explains Hydraulic Shock Incident

It illustrates what happened Aug. 23, 2010, when 32,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia leaked at a Millard Refrigerated Services Inc. facility. Thirty-two contract workers off site were hospitalized after exposure to the cloud.



Wal-Mart Stores Ends Appeal of 'Black Friday' Trampling Citation

The company notified the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission on March 18 that it has withdrawn its appeal of the citation, with its $7,000 penalty.

A Year in Space Begins for Astronaut, Cosmonaut

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko will spend about a year living and working aboard the space station to help scientists learn more about how the human body adapts to long periods in zero gravity.

This FEMA photo taken May 4, 2010, shows the extent of flooding in downtown Nashville, Tenn. (David Fine/FEMA photo)

FEMA Preparedness Awards Deadline Days Away

April 10 is the deadline for the 2015 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards.

NIOSH Blog Highlights Violence in Health Care Settings

Health care workers reported an estimated 9,200 workplace violence incidents requiring time away from work to recover during 2013, with the majority of these perpetrated by patients or their family members, wrote Dan Hartley, EdD, NIOSH workplace violence prevention coordinator.

$10 Million Penalty Levied against Graco Children's Products

The company failed to provide timely notification of a defect in more than 4 million car seats.

Google, Johson & Johnson Collaborating on Surgical Robots

"This collaboration with Google is another important step in our commitment to advancing surgical care and, together, we aim to put the best science, technology, and surgical know-how in the hands of medical teams around the world," said Gary Pruden, worldwide chairman of the Global Surgery Group at Johnson & Johnson.

ALPA: Too Early to Speculate on Cause of Germanwings Crash

"Many factors may have contributed to the Flight 4U 9525 tragedy. We urge the public to refrain from speculating about what may have transpired and allow a thorough investigation to be undertaken," its statement says.

Roofing Contractor Puts Worker in Danger 72 Hours after Previous Death: OSHA

OSHA says Kolek Woodshop Inc. shows "blatant disregard" for workers' safety.

New Jersey Gas Station Attendants Receive $5.5 Million in Back Wages

Wage and hour violations were found at Shell, Exxon, BP, and others, according to DOL.

Nanorama Laboratory Tool Now Available in English

This free online tool was developed by the Innovation Society in collaboration with the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the raw materials and chemical industry. It offers information on safe handling of nanomaterials.

The Cal/OSHA warning urges employers not to use non-conforming steam boilers.

Cal/OSHA Issues Warning on Non-Conforming Steam Boilers

"Employers are required to prevent potential hazards to workers, and using equipment that meets required safety standards is essential," said Christine Baker, director of the Department of Industrial Relations.

OSHA Issues Alert Letter to Hope Elephants Following Worker's Death

The elephant refuge has been instructed to follow industry safety standards.

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