A new safety video from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board details its findings and recommendations on the fatal West Fertilizer explosion and fire. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) on Jan. 29 released a safety video that explores the fatal April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. in West, Texas, which
Read more →Mike Woods of Mount Vernon FR breaks down what it takes to give workers the flame-resistant clothing protection they need. Burn injuries not only hurt employees but also hurt companies’ bottom lines. One single serious burn injury in which an employee was not protected by flame-resistant clothing can cost a company more than $2 million
Read more →An alliance between OSHA and the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. provides both groups with training support and promotes a culture of safety through outreach to business owners and their employees. OSHA and the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc., a trade association for electrical and systems contractors that was founded in 1957, recently renewed their alliance to
Read more →The first annual State of EH&S report from Triumvirate Environmental details trends, opportunities and possible threats to EHS managers. Triumvirate Environmental released its first annual State of EH&S report analyzing the direction of the environmental health and safety industry. The responses of close to 200 EHS professionals across multiple industries offered their insights on the
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