Wood Pellet Plant Explosion (The Providence Journal) Woodworking facilities have an especially high risk of fires and explosions due to the large quantities of on-site fuel and ignition sources. OSHA outlines the explosive hazards inherent to the woodworking industry and offers multiple solutions to prevent and mitigate these risks. We’ve highlighted some of these hazards and…
Pharmaceutical Plant After Dust Explosion (OSHA) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights the explosive dangers of combustible dust, the industries most at risk, and what employers and employees can do to prevent and mitigate these risks. OSHA Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions: Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an…
Most mall-related crime occurs in parking lots, making shoppers and drivers navigating these lots vulnerable to theft, assault and vehicle break-ins. Law enforcement officials who patrol the country’s busiest malls have coordinated with Consumer Reports to help shoppers reduce their risk of becoming victims. Their advice appeared in the December 2013 issue of…