Revised 3/26/2023 Originally Posted May 25, 2013; Just because there isn’t any smoke pouring out of the smoke stacks at a Coal-fired Power Plant, it …Moon Walk in a Power Plant Precipitator
Moon Walk in a Power Plant Precipitator
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AI Mythology, Confirmation Bias and Safety
One of the skills in critical thinking is deconstructing assumptions underneath argument. This skill is essential when reading anything about AI and …AI Mythology, Confirmation Bias and Safety
Triangle Shirtwaist: 112th Anniversary
Today is the 112th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire that killed 146 people, including 123 women, who burned to death or jumped …Triangle Shirtwaist: 112th Anniversary
An Open Letter to District Attorneys Regarding Dollar General’s Continued Negligence | EHS Today
Editor's Note: The following is an open letter to various district attorneys regarding the alleged negligence of Dollar General stores and its repeated and willful violations related to blocked exits. The letter was written by Edward Stern who served the U.S. — Read on http://www.ehstoday.com/safety/article/21918649/an-open-letter-to-district-attorneys-regarding-dollar-generals-continued-negligence
Child Labor: When Great Journalism Meets Bad Policy
Sometimes it takes good journalism or a bad disaster — or both — to encourage interest or activity or change in this country. Over the last several …Child Labor: When Great Journalism Meets Bad Policy
Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers’ lives | U.S. Department of Labor
FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS FIND OPERATING, TRAINING DEFICIENCIES CONTRIBUTED TO FATAL BP PRODUCTS REFINERY EXPLOSION THAT CLAIMED TWO WORKERS’ LIVES Gas production plant lacked adequate training, process controls for leaks OREGON, OH ‒ A federal investigation into two workers’ fatal burns at an Oregon, Ohio, refinery’s crude unit has found its operator, BP Products North America Inc. … Continue reading Federal investigators find operating, training deficiencies contributed to fatal BP Products refinery explosion that claimed two workers’ lives | U.S. Department of Labor
OSHA Highlights Grain Handling Facility Safety: March 27-31 | Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA is promoting grain safety and compliance with the Grain Handling Facilities Standard on it’s website and links to additional information about Stand Up for Grain Safety Week, which takes place March 27-31, 2023. Each year, dozens of workers become entrapped in confined spaces at grain handling facility worksites. Further, according to researchers from … Continue reading OSHA Highlights Grain Handling Facility Safety: March 27-31 | Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
CDPH Updates Isolation Guidance to Align with CDC’s Recommended Reentry for COVID-19 Cases
By Megan S. Shaked A little over a month into the life of the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Non-Emergency Rule and we already have our first significant update. …CDPH Updates Isolation Guidance to Align with CDC’s Recommended Reentry for COVID-19 Cases
“People can forget to be afraid”
On 23 March 2005, a massive explosion and fires killed 15 people and injured another 180 at the BP Texas City Refinery, Texas. This disaster led to …“People can forget to be afraid”
It’s only March 22,2023 and 11 Miners have died so far this year. Does anyone truly care about this industry? Do you train your #miners and related employees? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
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OSHA Tips
You've heard of Part 1910 (OSHA standards relating to "General Industry") and you've heard of Part 1926 (OSHA standards relating to "Construction"). But, what about #PART #1903? Part 1903 relates to "Inspections, Citations and Proposed Penalties." For example, in preparing for an upcoming trial, our client actually pointed out section 1903.4 ("Objection to Inspection"), which … Continue reading OSHA Tips
Weekly Toll: The Final Shift
Last week: Workers run over by vehicles, drowned, killed in falls, crushed by trees and equipment and shot. On average, over 100 workers are killed …Weekly Toll: The Final Shift
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