Today's News

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Kicks Off August 13th
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration encourages Americans to commit to workplace safety and health by participating in Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19, 2018. [FULL STORY]

New App Helps Track Engagement and Compliance
NASHVILLE, TN -- Applied Health Analytics, LLC, which provides analytics, technology and services, has released a Learning Management System (LMS) application to store, distribute, track and incent the viewing of video content. [FULL STORY]

Strong WRPS Safety Culture Keeping Workers Safe
RICHLAND, WA -- Employees of Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) are working safer than any time since safety statistics have been available for the Hanford tank farms, since the beginning of 1991. [FULL STORY]

NSC Honors Texas Employers with Traffic Safety Awards
ITASCA, IL --The National Safety Council recognized 13 Texas employers with Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards through its Our Driving Concern program. The awards are presented each year to Texas employers who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to traffic safety. [FULL STORY]

ASSP Encourages Involvement in Safe + Sound Week
PARK RIDGE, IL -- There can never be enough awareness and understanding of the value that safety and health programs bring to workplaces everywhere. That’s why the American Society of Safety Professionals is encouraging involvement in the second-annual Safe + Sound Week held Aug. 13-19. [FULL STORY]

The ICC Board of Directors Creates new Building Safety Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The International Code Council Board of Directors established an ad hoc committee to comprehensively explore and assess building safety and security. Building safety is an issue of upmost importance to our families and communities as we tackle outdated facilities, fire safety concerns, active shooters and other emergency situations.[FULL STORY]

Date Extensions Announced For General Industry Beryllium Standard
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced three Susan Harwood Training Grants funding opportunities for Targeted Topic Training Grants, Training and Educational Materials Development Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Announces $10.5 Million in Susan Harwood Training Grants
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced three Susan Harwood Training Grants funding opportunities for Targeted Topic Training Grants, Training and Educational Materials Development Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. [FULL STORY]

Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium Returns in March
MIDDLETON, MA -- BLR, a provider of employment, safety, and HR compliance information and technology, announced the fourth annual Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium 2019 will return March 14–15 in San Antonio, Texas. [FULL STORY]