Safety news

Here are some recent safety news articles and updates:

Workplace Safety

  1. OSHA Fines Construction Company $1.2 Million for Safety Violations: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a construction company $1.2 million for violating safety regulations at a worksite in Texas. (Source: OSHA)
  2. New OSHA Rule Requires Employers to Keep Injury and Illness Records Electronically: The OSHA has introduced a new rule requiring employers to keep injury and illness records electronically, making it easier to track workplace safety trends and identify areas for improvement. (Source: OSHA)

Transportation Safety

  1. NHTSA Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Due to Faulty Takata Airbags: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled over 1 million vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags that may explode and cause injury or death. (Source: NHTSA)
  2. New Study Finds Distracted Driving Causes 3,500 Fatalities per Year in the US: A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that distracted driving causes approximately 3,500 fatalities per year in the US, making it a leading cause of traffic deaths. (Source: AAA)

Consumer Safety

  1. CPSC Recalls Over 500,000 Baby Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled over 500,000 baby cribs due to an entrapment hazard that can cause serious injury or death. (Source: CPSC)
  2. New Study Finds Many Home Fire Alarms Do Not Meet Safety Standards: A new study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has found that many home fire alarms do not meet safety standards, putting families at risk of fire-related injuries and fatalities. (Source: NFPA)

Environmental Safety

  1. EPA Fines Company $1.5 Million for Violating Clean Water Act: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined a company $1.5 million for violating the Clean Water Act by releasing pollutants into a waterway. (Source: EPA)
  2. New Study Finds Climate Change Increases Risk of Natural Disasters: A new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has found that climate change increases the risk of natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. (Source: NOAA)

Other Safety News

  1. New Study Finds Many Schools Lack Adequate Emergency Preparedness Plans: A new study by the National Center for Education Statistics has found that many schools lack adequate emergency preparedness plans, putting students and staff at risk in the event of an emergency. (Source: National Center for Education Statistics)
  2. New App Helps People with Disabilities Stay Safe in Emergency Situations: A new app has been developed to help people with disabilities stay safe in emergency situations by providing them with critical information and resources. (Source: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund)