
January 14, 2010
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has had its Information Quality Peer Review page in place for some time but it is one of those webpages that does not make it to the headlines of major news services. If you are interested in the work done by NIOSH and also are concerned about how its work is vetted and used in the...
Read MoreDecember 24, 2009
Chef from Crestock Stock Images
FDA has published a new food safety manual for people working in the retail food industry. I think I may take a few of these and had them out at some of the shadier places I have walked into. Help spread the word not the illness.
FDA Food Safety Manual...
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December 24, 2009
fork from Crestock Stock Images
Here are a few reminders for those of us – whether visitors or hosts – to keep in mind during our family gatherings.
When working in an unfamiliar kitchen, make sure to ask for help with appliances if you do not know how they operate. Hosts must have patience and provide clear instructions!
Unplug a...
Read MoreDecember 14, 2009
Weekly summary of industrial deaths and catastrophes for the United States.
FY 2010 Weekly Summary (Federal data tabulated Nov 23-27, 2009)*
FATALITIES
Region Reporting
Company and Location
Date of Incident
Preliminary Description of Incident
3
Bradens Towing & Collision, Wheeling, WV 26003
11/17/2009
Worker was pe...
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