S+H Staff

Greenbelt, MD – Several organizations recently launched a campaign to educate firefighters about duty-related dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Arlington, VA – Under-ride guards on large trucks and trailers can fail in relatively low-speed crashes and result in deadly consequences, according to a crash test analysis released March 1 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Washington – NIOSH is requesting comment through April 29 on implementation of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

Washington – In sharp contrast to budget cuts proposed by House Republicans, Senate Democrats introduced legislation March 4 that would maintain OSHA’s fiscal year 2011 budget at last year’s levels.

Des Plaines, IL – A new toolkit is available to assist emergency rooms in mitigating workplace violence against staff.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is requesting public comment until May 2 on its proposed rule that aims to reduce miner exposure to respirable coal mine dust.

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has made internal improvements in the wake of the Upper Big Branch Mine-South tragedy, but some necessary changes will require new legislation, MSHA administrator Joseph A. Main recently told congressional leaders.

The Nominating Committee of the National Safety Council is seeking strong candidates who are knowledgeable about a specific safety area.

A Chemical Safety Board video released Feb. 4, 2011, depicts the Kleen Energy and ConAgra Foods explosions, both of which were caused by the intentional release of fuel gas near work areas.

Washington – People caught aiming laser pointers at airplanes could face fines and up to five years of jail time, according to a bill passed Feb. 28 by the House.