CSB Releases Video Detailing 2013 Geismar Explosion
The explosion killed two workers and injured an additional 167. CSB identified a number of failed safety management processes.
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Monthly archives: January, 2017
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27 JAN 17
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26 JAN 17
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Skateboards, Tigers, Polar Bears and Kidnappers
I admit it: I was stumped. A long-time friend of the magazine, the senior safety and environmental compliance manager at a company that is on the list of America’s Safest Companies, contacted me with an unusual problem. read more
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26 JAN 17
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Grounded in Safety: Preventing Electrical Catastrophes
To ensure a relatively smooth operation in mission-critical facilities like data centers and 9-1-1 operations, exceeding the minimal requirements of the National Electrical Code is essential, says David Brender, the national program manager for electrical applications at the Copper Development Association. Arc flash and other electrical hazards can have a devastating impact on workers. Not
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Bad Posture Habits Lead to a Decrease in Productivity
Nearly half of the adult labor force in the United States suffers from head, back or neck pain, and a new study shows the reason why posture could be keeping workers from getting the job done. A corporate wellness initiative between UpRight and Ernst & Young Israel studied the correlation between posture and workplace productivity.
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