hazards

ST. LOUIS – Federal workplace safety inspectors found a Missouri roofing contractor again risking the safety of its employees by failing to protect them against the construction industry’s deadliest hazard — falls from heights— at five…

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is currently soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 grants on earthquake hazards science and is authorized to award up to $7 million. Interested researchers can apply online at GRANTS.GOV…

SHELBY, OH ‒ Despite citations from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for similar hazards at its Shelby facility in 2022, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC — a subsidiary of one of North…

Dean Sausage Co. Inc. repeated OSHA safety violations found in December 2022Employer:      Dean Sausage Co. Inc.                        3750 Pleasant Valley Road                        Attalla, AL 35954 Investigation Findings: A…

Natural Hazards in Silicon Valley: Mitigating Risks with Home Safety Expert Real Estate IQ: Wisdom for Smart Moves Ted Stephanos - Vice President of Natural Hazard Disclosure Explore Ted's journey in natural hazard disclosures,…

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 353: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi:…

This research aims to better understand the levels of exposure to different psychosocial hazards within the NT building industry, which will inform the future development of targeted intervention strategies. This is a necessary step…

Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC faces $345K OSHA penalty, deemed ‘severe violator’ VALENCIA, PA – A federal investigation has determined a Valencia finishing company could have prevented a 46-year-old supervisor from suffering fatal injuries…

Synopsis The Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet Program (CHIRRP) invites projects focusing on innovative and transformative research that advances Earth system…

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) Strategic Science Plan, developed through discussion with scientists-in-charge of the USGS volcano observatories and the director of the USGS Volcano Science…

Regal Industrial Corp. to take enhanced compliance measuresMILLVILLE, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement to resolve litigation against a Pennsylvania manufacturer that followed a safety and health investigation.…

LAONA, WI ‒ A Wisconsin hardwood flooring manufacturer continues to ignore federal safety and health regulations and expose workers to multiple hazards at its Laona mill, federal inspectors found. Inspectors with the U.S. Department of…

Anniversary of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake 23 years ago today, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake shook the Pacific Northwest. People in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia experienced shaking that in some places…

Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Program Awarded to Tulsa; Direct Technical Assistance Used in Maryland to Advance ApplicationWASHINGTON -- This week, FEMA senior officials joined local leaders to celebrate non-financial…

OSHA cites Henry Brick Co. Inc. with 11 serious violations, proposes $124K in penaltiesSELMA, AL – U.S. Department of Labor safety investigators found a Selma brick manufacturer exposed workers to silica crystalline respiratory hazards…

1. IntroductionGeologic hazards are geodynamic activities or phenomena, such as landslides and mudslides, that are formed by the interaction of natural or human-made factors and cause a loss of human life and property and environmental…

A distant view of Mount Rainier volcano over Puyallup Valley, near Orting, Washington. As a result, researchers have developed state-of-the-art computer simulations that are part of a new USGS report, Modeling the Dynamics of…

Riley said WRUC trains workers to respond to wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, droughts, and more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Riley)Climate-related disasters and worker safety were among the topics…

OSHA cites Aludyne Columbus LLC with 22 serious violations, proposes $182K in penaltiesCOLUMBUS, GA – Six days after opening a complaint inspection at a Columbus auto parts manufacturer in August 2023, federal safety investigators…

LMI Finishing Inc. faces $284K in penalties for 24 safety violationsOKLAHOMA CITY –The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited an aeronautical parts manufacturer for exposing workers to nearly…

MILLVILLE, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a steel fabrication business after finding the company willfully exposed workers to safety and health hazards at its Millville…

1. IntroductionThe world of mining is subject to many types of natural hazards, which occur with different scales and characteristics. Due to the depletion of easily accessible deposits, the mining industry is forced to undertake the…

The 2023 National Seismic Hazard Model is the first iteration to include all 50 states. Source: USGS Almost 15% of the U.S. population is “somewhat likely” to experience a damaging earthquake in the coming decades, according to the…

NAPERVILLE, IL – An Illinois construction contractor – with a history of ignoring federal safety regulations – has again been found exposing workers to deadly fall hazards on a jobsite in Naperville.  Inspectors with the U.S. Department…

About half of Maui residents impacted by the August wildfires say their health is worse now compared to a year ago and more than half say they lost their jobs because of the fires. These are among the preliminary findings of the…

CyberShake Study 22.12 is the largest set of earthquake simulations ever conducted by the Statewide California Earthquake Center.Researchers at the Statewide California Earthquake Center, or SCEC, are unraveling the mysteries of…

OSHA proposes $168K in penalties for lack of fall protection, training for employeesEmployers:    All Phase Roofing Inc.                        1313 S. Killian Drive, Lake Park, FL 33403                         Lennar Homes LLC…

The ATSDR Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) cooperative agreement program will award $13.95 million to fund 30 state health departments to evaluate past and present exposure to…

Elmer Miller continues to ignore OSHA regulations; 5 additional OSHA inspections pending SAVOY, IL – Twice within a month, an Illinois roofing contractor — cited previously more than 20 times for violating federal workplace safety…

Introduction Hospitals are one of the dynamic institutions used by general public without any distinction of age, sex, race, or religion (1). Health services eventually produce waste that can itself be harmful to environment and human…

FB International Inc. faces nearly $257K in proposed penalties for cited violationsOAKLAND, NJ – A U.S. Department of Labor inspection in June 2023 at an Oakland manufacturing company — that followed reports of two workers being injured…

NEWS FEED Department Adds New Test Options and Increases Fees for Seed LabDate Posted: December 13, 2023 FY2025 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations, Schools Now OpenDate Posted: December 13,…

Prepare for Winter Weather and Driving Hazards - State of Delaware News…

A research team has developed an innovative new method to carry out tsunami hazard assessments, using Aotearoa New Zealand as a case study.Preliminary results indicate that some earthquakes produce overall maximum tsunami wave heights at…

After years of drought the short rainy season (October to December, OND) in the Horn of Africa brought exceptionally heavy rains, particularly in November, leading to severe flooding in the South of Ethiopia, Eastern Kenya and many…

Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys, especially some imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry. Childhood lead exposure is preventable. Many children get toys and toy jewelry as gifts during the holiday…

Register hereTime14:30 (GMT +1)Summary“Continued technological advances, accelerating climate change and the rise in zoonotic diseases mean the likelihood of extreme, global catastrophic or even existential risks is present on multiple,…

Energy dissipation devices and vibration-control systems are increasingly being used for damage mitigation induced by earthquakes and other hazards such as strong wind, storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis that may strike structures and…

Increasing countries’ capabilities to collect, analyse, manage and use data about high-impact meteorological events is essential for building robust databases that can provide the information needed to assess risk, vulnerability,…

Sea level rise is turning nuisance flooding into a “sunny day” event — high-tide flooding that occurs even without a storm. Credit: NOAA 14 December, 2022 In 2023, NOAA…

A winter storm as seen from NOAA's GOES satellite on December 29, 2022, in the Pacific Northwest. The storm coincided with higher than normal high tides, resulting in high tide flooding across Washington.…

Phoenix Water Damage Services Visible signs of water damage in a walk in closet. Moisture Meter showing that the subfloor is wet . There are several hazards after water damage that can affect not only a home or an office but…

Get Prepared for Severe Weather: Spring Weather Safety Hazards

The National Coastal Zone Management Program helps state and local decision makers enhance coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies. NOAA has released new…

More Damaging Flooding Projected Sea level rise will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years by causing tide and storm surge heights to increase and reach further inland. By 2050, “moderate”…

NSF investments in earthquake research have reduced risks to people and property. NSF joins other federal agencies to share new knowledge and tools as part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction (NEHRP) program, established in can be…

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