S+H Staff

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board on Aug. 26 commended Connecticut for enacting legislation prohibiting flammable gas blows at power plants.

Quincy, MA – In light of recent wildfires raging throughout Texas, fire protection organizations are urging residents to be prepared for possible evacuation.

Washington – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is encouraging employers to make an investment in workplace wellness programs, suggesting that doing so will create a healthier workforce and significantly reduce health-related costs.

Washington – OSHA recently issued its annual inspection plan for high-hazard workplaces under the 2011 Site-Specific Targeting Program.

Austin, TX – Workers in Texas may bring firearms to work as long as the guns remain stored in employees' locked motor vehicles under a new state law that went into effect Sept. 1.

Washington – OSHA on Aug. 24 reached a settlement agreement with the Edison Electric Institute to exempt digger derricks used to install electric power transmission and distribution lines from OSHA's new cranes and derricks standard.

Oakland, CA – In a report released Aug. 31, worker advocacy group Worksafe called for California employers to shift from a focus on safety problems to a prevention mindset.

Columbus, OH – Ohio’s statewide smoke-free law has had a positive impact on residents’ health, according to five reports released Sept. 1 by the Ohio Department of Health.

Seattle – With 86 percent of its hospital workers immunized against influenza, the state of Washington leads the country in hospital worker immunizations, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.

Alexandria, VA – As the new school year begins, the nonprofit organization Operation Lifesaver is unveiling an educational campaign to help bus drivers safely cross railroad tracks.