S+H Staff

Arlington, VA – Inspectors from the Mine Safety and Health Administration failed to identify critical deficiencies at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, but their actions did not cause the mine’s fatal 2010 explosion, according to an internal review released March 6.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board on March 7 announced a policy that encourages employee participation in investigations.

Washington – Nearly 11 percent of transportation workers go to work sleepy, compared with 7 percent of the general population, according to a new National Sleep Foundation survey.

The Nominating Committee of the National Safety Council is seeking strong candidates who are knowledgeable about a specific safety area. Nominate a safety leader for the council's Delegates by completing this form.

Rep. Donald M. Payne (D-NJ), a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, died March 6 of complications from colon cancer. He was 77.

A recent editorial from Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) suggests an OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Standard would do more harm than good, but his argument misconstrues the facts.

Gasoline and other flammable liquids should only be stored in approved containers based on specifications developed by the Department of Transportation, OSHA, the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute.

The Critical Component Assessment is an inspection process that uses non-destructive technology to uncover defects and deficiencies in critical load-bearing and safety-related overhead lifting components.

The GlenGuard Hi-Vis Anti-Stat flame-resistant vest meets ANSI 107, ASTM 1506 and NFPA 70E standards. The engineered fabric of the vest helps prevent buildup of static electricity and keeps static from igniting ambient gases with low ignition or flash points.

The training DVD “Hydrogen Sulfide” combines realistic training scenarios and describes emergency response procedures for a spill, leak or fire where hydrogen sulfide may be present.