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Z245 ANSI Information - Jan 31st, 12 We are re-energizing SC 3 & 6 to draft a revision to the current standards and are soliciting subcommittee members.

SUPER BOWL XLVI - Jan 30th, 12 Are you and your workers ready?

Dealing with Good and Bad Behaviors - Jan 23rd, 12 “Whatever behaviors you recognize get repeated”

A Strong Insurance Partner Can Help Your Safety Program - Jan 16th, 12 Having dependable insurance programs covering your fleet and employees can play an important role in your safety program.

Overhead Hazards - Jan 9th, 12 The driver of a dump truck forgot to lower the trailer after he dumped a load at a disposal facility in Maine.

How Will You Commit to Safety in 2012? - Jan 3rd, 12 We urge you to help reduce fatalities, accidents and injuries associated with your employees and equipment, and improve OSHA and DOT compliance in 2012.

U.S. Transportation Fatalities Estimated At 34,925 In 2010 - Dec 19th, 11 Despite an overall downward trend in transportation fatalities in the United States, estimates for 2010 released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today reveal a rise in several categories, including motorcycles, medium and heavy trucks, buses, rail and pipeline.

New Hand Held Cell Phone Restrictions - Dec 19th, 11 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an important rule severely restricting the use of hand-held mobile communication devices, such as cell phones, by drivers of commercial motor vehicles.

EIA Women's Council Scholarship 2012 - Dec 14th, 11 The EIA Women's Council is pleased to offer an educational scholarship opportunity for NSWMA and WASTEC members and their dependents.

Multiple Factors Cause Fatality - Dec 12th, 11 When a collection employee is killed in a workplace accident, it is often caused by multiple factors A recent report on the factors.

FAA Chief Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest - Dec 7th, 11 The administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Randy Babbitt has resigned following his drunk driving arrest.

Composting Facilities - Dec 5th, 11 Many solid waste companies and local governments are composting organic materials for both environmental and economic reasons. A recent tragic event in California highlights one of the safety hazards that exist at composting facilities.

Tow Truck Parade Sets Guinness World Record - Dec 1st, 11 The 2011 Worldwide Equipment Sales Tow Trucks For Tots Parade in Joliet, Ill., set a Guinness World Record with 324 total trucks in its parade this year. ...

Winter Driving Tips - Nov 28th, 11 Winter is approaching and snow or ice will be a road hazard in much of the United States for the next few months This months.

Welding Safety Issues - Nov 21st, 11 Many welding operations – especially plasma torch machines – can cause serious eye injuries to employees if workers do not wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The US $63 Billion Dubai Airshow Closes - Nov 18th, 11 The Dubai Airshow closed its doors today on a successful week which saw US$63.3 billion worth of orders for aircraft, maintenance services and flight training programmes.

Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined in 2010 - Nov 14th, 11 The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released the 2010 data on workplace injuries and illnesses for employees employees.

Orbitz Unveils Busiest Airports Over Thanksgiving - Nov 9th, 11 Orbitz Unveils Busiest Airports Over Thanksgiving, Los Angeles' LAX, Chicago's O'Hare and Orlando International will be the nation's busiest airports.

Worker Fatality Results in $186,300 OSHA Fine - Nov 7th, 11 OSHA issued 21 citations to an Ohio recycling company and assessed $186 300 in penalties as a result of an inspection 186,300 that followed a March 30 fatality.

U.S. TRAVEL INDUSTRY URGES IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AT NATION'S AIRPORTS - Nov 3rd, 11 In testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow addressed the economic damage inflicted by the current inefficiencies in the passenger screening process.