News

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board on Nov. 4 commended the National Fire Protection Association for exceeding CSB’s recommendation on fuel gas safety.

Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a proposed survey of school workers to gauge the relationship between building conditions and worker health.

Tumwater, WA – A 60-second animated video titled “The Teen Worker’s Survival Guide” has won a student safety and health video contest from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Boston – A coalition of workplace safety groups has released a set of recommendations for OSHA to help improve safety for temporary workers.

Washington – A series of meetings have been scheduled to provide federal agencies with input from stakeholders on improving chemical facility safety and security.

Cincinnati – The condition of the battery used in a powered air-purifying respirator influences the respirator’s performance, a new NIOSH fact sheet stresses.

Washington – A new report is calling for the Department of the Interior’ Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to enlist the help of the offshore oil and gas industry in developing safer technology.

Washington – Current laws fail to protect workers from retaliation for reporting their employer for health and safety hazards, concludes a new report from the Center for Effective Government.

Washington – Ninety-five law enforcement officers died on the job in 2012, according to FBI data released Oct. 28.

Canberra, Australia – Safety professionals battle with complacency and on-the-job dangers daily, and a new Australian campaign aimed at young workers is “illustrating” those circumstances.