Investigators issue warnings after finding similarities in recent tank explosions
Citing initial findings from a fatal explosion in July, a federal safety agency has issued a warning to companies with storage tanks.
Manufacturing
Are office safety programs a waste of time and money?
Big companies are expanding their safety programs to their office settings - so says a recent, nationally published article. The stated goal: Get everyone thinking about safety. Is this really going to help?
Top 5 states for workplace deaths
A new report ranks the states from highest to lowest workplace fatality rate.
Does fatal explosion show need for more safety regs?
A federal investigation into the fatal fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer plant in Texas points to shortcomings in existing regulations, standards and guidance. Does this case show there is a real need for more safety regulation?
Day to remember and plan ahead
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. It’s a time to remember workers who have lost their lives on the job due to injuries or illnesses, but it’s also more.
Poor safety culture at root of fatal refinery explosion
The head of a government agency that recently released a draft report on a refinery fire that claimed seven lives said this complex incident can be traced to a root cause: a deficient safety culture.
Agency recommends adopting ‘safety case’ system in wake of huge fire
A federal agency is recommending a major shift in the way refineries are regulated for safety, shifting more responsibility to the company and turning the system more proactive instead of reactive.
Company ignored warnings: 1 dead, facility still shut 4 years later
A government investigation says a synthetic crystal manufacturer ignored warnings by a safety auditor, and that led to an explosion that killed one person and has kept the facility closed for almost four years.
Proof OSHA isn’t completely shut down: $118K fine issued
Federal OSHA has cited the owners of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, that blew up in April, killing 15 people. The fines total $118,300. The agency took this action even though almost 90% of its employees are furloughed due to the government shutdown.
