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Issues with diesel exhaust fluid systems spur safety alert
Lincoln, NE — Concerned about recent reports of diesel exhaust fluid systems causing sudden power/speed loss and engine shutdowns, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a safety alert for “farmers, truckers and other diesel operators.” “Since 2010,” the Environmental Protection Agency website says, “nearly all on-road diesel trucks and many types of nonroad equipment […]
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Chemical Safety Board issues new set of chemical release reports
Washington — The Chemical Safety Board has released additional information on 13 serious chemical releases as part of what the agency has called an ongoing agency effort to boost transparency. CSB is sharing incident summaries, probable causes and other details that go beyond the requirements set out in the agency’s accidental release reporting rule. The […]
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New alert: Help keep gas station convenience store workers safe
Tumwater, WA — Keeping gas station convenience store workers safe on the job requires a three-pronged approach, the Washington State Division of Occupational Safety and Health states in a new hazard alert. Two cashiers in the state were recently killed in separate late-night and early-morning armed robberies, prompting the alert, which includes details of both […]
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Offshore alert: Stay current with maintenance of aging equipment
Washington — Cranes that are in poor condition or being serviced are a potential source of dropped objects and should be part of pre-work hazard assessments, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says. BSEE, which oversees safety for the offshore oil and gas industry, issued a safety alert after a recent near-miss incident. A […]
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Bipartisan Railway Safety Act reintroduced in the Senate
Washington — A bipartisan group of eight Senators has again reintroduced legislation focused on strengthening safety related to trains carrying hazardous materials. Introduced on Feb. 24 – three weeks after the third anniversary of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH – the Railway Safety Act of 2026 is aimed at enhancing hazmat oversight, […]
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Poor vision and home hazards drastically increase fall risk for older adults, study finds
Older adults with severe vision loss who live in homes with multiple hazards are three to four times more likely to experience a fall, according to a recent study. Using the National Health and Aging Trends Study, researchers at the University of Michigan looked at data from more than 4,600 Medicare beneficiaries 65 and older. […]
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USDA seeking to change line-speed restrictions in some meat-processing plants
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comment on separate proposed rules that would remove maximum line speeds at eligible pork-processing facilities and permanently raise some poultry-processing line speed limits. Published on Feb. 19, the proposals have met opposition from worker safety advocates. Under the proposed pork-processing rule, USDA would allow establishments operating […]
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EPA again delays provisions of trichloroethylene ban
Washington — Citing pending litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency has pushed to May 18 the effective date of certain provisions of a final rule, published in December 2024, banning the use of trichloroethylene. TCE is a toxic chemical used in dishwashing products and as a solvent in brake and parts cleaning, recycling, and disposal. In […]
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OSHA issues resources for Safety Champions Program
Washington — OSHA has published a step-by-step guide and fact sheet as part of its new Safety Champions Program. The voluntary, self-guided program is intended to “meet businesses where they are” and support them in developing and implementing effective safety and health programs. The main goal is to prevent workplace deaths, injuries and illnesses by […]
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