CSB Team Investigating PCA Explosion in Louisiana
An explosion at a Packaging Corporation of America plant in DeRidder killed three workers and injured seven on Feb. 8.
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09 FEB 17
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CDC Study Says One in Four U.S. Adults have Hearing Damage
In a recent study, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found that many U.S. adults have damage from noise exposure despite reporting good hearing. Even if a person doesn’t have job-related noise exposure, he/she still could experience hearing damage or loss at home or in the community. A survey released by the Centers for
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Guide Helps EHS Professionals Choose the Right Slip-Resistant Footwear
New guide offers advise on choosing slip-resistant footwear and ensuring upkeep after purchase. The Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST) has published “How to Choose Slip-Resistant Occupational Footwear.” The guide presents the procedures for selecting footwear that will provide good grip and adequate protection against other hazards. read more
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Washington Construction Co. Fined more than $200,000 for Repeated Safety Violations
A Puyallup, Wash., construction company allegedly exposed workers to potential falls and other hazards at a residential construction site in Olympia. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited J & I Construction for 13 violations for allegedly exposing workers to falls and other hazards, including several that are considered willful and
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