Occupational Health And Safety Articles & Analysis
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Houngbo, said, "To seize the significant opportunities to attain full, productive and freely chosen employment, social inclusion and decent work for all during these complex transitions, there is a need to develop and implement specific policies for inclusive macroeconomic growth, sustainable enterprises, skills development, other active labour market interventions, social protection, ...
As recently as this past November, FDNY reported a lithium ion battery sparked a 3-alarm fire that injured 38 people in a high-rise. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that lithium batteries are generally safe and unlikely to fail, but only so long as there are no defects and the batteries are not damaged. ...
They are used to power mobile phones, e-cigarettes, cordless tools, laptop computers and tablets, e-bikes and scooters, and electric cars to name just a few of the many other applications. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that lithium batteries are generally safe and unlikely to fail, the agency does ...
Without specialized knowledge and equipment to measure and/or laboratory access to sample byproducts of lithium battery fires, it is impossible to effectively protect human health and safety. Fortunately, mitigation strategies are available to help prevent injuries and thermal events associated with batteries. Partnering with experienced environmental, ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes carbon disulfide as a colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. ...
“This is why we also plan to gain certification to the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management standard as well as ISO 14001, an environmental standard that focuses on the responsible-minded handling of natural resources,” Weber continues. ...
The team at Clarke Energy are delighted to have been awarded the ISO 45001 certification for our responsible approach towards Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the workplace. This international standard demonstrates the companies ongoing commitment to providing a safe environment to work in for our staff and customers. ...
The research finds that: Risks related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), which account for 26% of all registered incidents across the sample, are more prevalent than risks related to human rights abuses (13%) and conflict financing. ...
Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) describes the components needed to create a combustible dust explosion hazard as the following: “In addition to the familiar fire triangle of oxygen, heat, and ...
Although, at first sight, winemaking might appear to be one of the most idyllic of occupations, it is an industry with its own serious safety concerns. The fermentation process that produces the highly desirable end product, whether it be a serious earthy, rich, Cabernet Sauvignon or a sweet, slightly decadent, Moscato, also produces a lot of carbon dioxide. ...
The switch also includes a padlock option to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) lock-out tag-out 1910.147 requirements, which ensures isolation of energy unless the device is in use or being serviced. The switch’s durable enclosure is also protected from dust and water intrusions, securing the device and providing ...
After the accident, Anadarko shut down all the fracking pads in the area as a safety precaution. "This is a very difficult time for all of us at Halliburton, and we are working with local authorities as they look into the details of this incident," Halliburton spokeswoman Chevalier Mayes said in a statement. Three inspectors from the Occupational ...
Through December, over 19,000 article and paper titles were organized & listed for the year. In 2013, Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, & Environmental Health & Toxicology were added as part of the Index. ...
For January-March over 5,000 titles have been organized & listed for the first quarter. In 2013, Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, & Environmental Health & Toxicology were added as part of the Index. ...
Initial government field studies on hydraulic fracturing operations suggest that workers could be exposed to hazardous levels of volatile hydrocarbons from used fracking fluids, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health said May 19. At least four workers have died since 2010, apparently from acute chemical exposures during ...
(TSX: BLX), InnoVent GmbH and a Belgic company. The importance of health and safety is shared among the developer companies and GE. The Picardy and Nord-Pas-de-Calais regions are well suited for wind projects because of high winds and large agricultural areas available for installations. ...
The accident is reported to have taken place when a carbon compound ignited. Both the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Chemical Safety Board are investigating the incident. ...
Following the explosion, investigators from the Chemical Safety Board and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began looking into the cause. ...
The incidents were investigated by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and after several months it was announced that the tragedies were preventable. The board would eventually urge the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to publish a proposed new regulatory standard regarding combustible dusts within the next year. ...
As we further differentiate our brand, we believe such enhancements are directly responsible for our recent successes in supplying large commercial and utility-scale segments in Italy, Germany and the United States.We are also pleased with our efforts and progress on environmental health and safety. In January 2011, we received TUV's globally-recognized ...