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New York – Firefighters exposed to toxic dust at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 terrorist attacks were at least 19 percent more likely to develop cancer in the following seven years than firefighters who were not there, indicates a study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued an alert warning motor carriers about certain companies using “aggressive” marketing techniques to sell supervisor training for the agency’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Emmitsburg, MD – Smoking is the leading cause of fatal residential building fires, according to a report released Sept. 7 by the U.S. Fire Administration.

With the recent release of preliminary workplace fatality figures, the data indicates safety efforts may have stalled.

The Women’s Detroit series of work footwear has waterproof nubuck leather uppers and waterproof breathable membranes that allow moisture out but never in.

With authorization set to expire in October, Congress has yet to finalize legislation that would continue the Department of Homeland Security’s program to protect the nation’s chemical plants from terrorist attacks.

The 9435 Remote Area Lighting System is portable with a swiveling telescope mast that extends to nearly 3 feet, a 360-degree articulated light array, and a wide-area handle for easy gloved grip and transport. It is powered by a rechargeable battery.

Before Sept. 11, 2001, safety professionals focused largely on risks inside their facility, such as slips, trips and falls; machine failures; and chemical releases. But the 9/11 terrorist attacks caused many to look closely at external threats – not only terrorism but also natural disasters and other events beyond their control.

The DT85M Series 3 Data Logger is designed for remote monitoring. This ultra-low-power device features an integrated cellular modem for advanced communication options.

While tragic, it likely is not surprising to hear about a worker dying after suffering a fall from height. According to the 2012 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts,” falls to a lower level ranked second for on-the-job fatalities in 2009, with 538 deaths occurring.