S+H Staff

Adult obesity rates increased in 2009: report

Mine safety advocate Sen. Robert Byrd dies at 92

CDC: Adults consume too much salt

The National Electric Safety Code now requires specific arc ratings. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the arc rating test, and should we accept any garment with a rating?

Congress reviews safety of hazardous liquid pipelines

Some safety professionals say it is not possible to achieve zero injuries -- incidents are bound to happen. However, many employers have developed programs around zero injuries.

PHMSA reviews oil spill response, information collection

The recent recession and ongoing trends such as obesity continue to play a big role in workers’ compensation, but some experts suggest the recently signed health care reform law may become an important factor down the line.

Transportation committee discusses automated enforcement

On March 23 – the fifth anniversary of a series of explosions that killed 15 workers and injured 180 at BP’s Texas City refinery – both the Chemical Safety Board and the Department of Labor urged oil refiners to rededicate their safety efforts.