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Energy 'Czarina' Has List of Bush Policies to Undo (1/15/09)
Washington Post - United States
The Supreme Court ruled almost two years ago now that the EPA has some authorities to look at greenhouse gas emissions... The current administration declined to do that. more
Refinery cited in past years (1/15/09)
Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
The Silver Eagle refinery in Woods Cross where a fire Monday injured four workers had been cited for 13 serious safety violations in recent years, including one that was deemed by inspectors to put workers at a high level of risk, according to officials with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. more
Boston firefighters request safety inspections (1/12/09)
NECN - Newton,MA,USA
Boston firefighters call for action after a second fire engine crash over the weekend. The Boston firefighters union is requesting safety inspections for their emergency vehicles. more
EPA Initiates Enforcement Action over Hazardous Waste Problems at Nevada Gold Mines (1/12/09)
Coastal Post - Bolinas,CA,USA
Conservation Groups Urge EPA to Investigate Nine More Mines The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated enforcement action at the Gold Quarry and Jerritt Canyon Mines after investigations found serious problems with the handling and disposal of hazardous waste. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (1/10/09)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Environmental Groups Point Way to Mercury Reduction (1/5/09)
EP Magazine - Dallas,TX,USA
On Dec. 18, a coalition of public health and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking a firm and enforceable new deadline for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to require deep reductions in mercury and other toxic air pollutants emitted from coal- and oil-fired power plants. more
Glouco oil refinery must make changes (12/28/08)
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA
Eagle Point faces a $305,000 fine. For the sake of people living near Eagle Point, we hope that hefty fine is enough to prompt Sunoco officials to address every violation and problem OSHA has found. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/23/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Candle-Powered Carousels: The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. more
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard (12/23/08)
News from CPSC
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/19/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
October 2008 Drug Safety Labeling Changes for 61 Drugs Now Available on Web (12/19/08)
FDA MedWatch
The October 2008 posting includes 61 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTS, and MEDICATION GUIDES... more
CPSC & Target Announce New In-Store Recall Notification System (12/18/08)
News from CPSC
...Target's innovative safety and recall notification program involves posting signs throughout its stores that direct guests to gift registry kiosks near the Guest Service desk to learn about recalled products. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/18/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Recall Alert: 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 with Cummins Diesels (12/16/08)
TruckTrend Magazine - USA
Following 14 reports of engine-bay fires, Chrysler is recalling 108,429 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. The fires were caused by sagging noise insulation material coming into contact with the diesel's exhaust-gas recirculation cooler. more
Measures for ozone reduction on table (12/14/08)
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
Denver's EPA violation in 2007 requires the Colorado air quality commission to set pollution-control plans. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (12/14/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Firefighter deaths on increase (11/10/08)
The Press Association
Union leaders have called for action to protect the safety of firefighters after new research showed a "sharp" increase in deaths in the service in the past five years. more
OSHA fines DHS for post-flood violations in downtown building (11/6/08)
Gazette Online - Solon,IA,USA
"We didn't allow people back in the building until the fire marshal was satisfied," he said, questioning whether the fire marshal and OSHA regulations... more
Car Recalls You Shouldn't Ignore (11/5/08)
Forbes - NY,USA
Safety defects don't always result in fires, but can result in equally startling outcomes. Audi recently announced that it is recalling 14,000 A8 vehicles equipped with five-speed transmission. A faulty locking cable may slide out of position over time... more
Feds increase fines in PNW over ammonia plans (11/4/08)
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Federal regulators issued $718,000 in fines and other penalties in the past year to Pacific Northwest companies that use the noxious chemical anhydrous ammonia for refrigeration but don't have adequate safety plans in case of a leak. more
September 2008 Drug Safety-Related Labeling Changes for 36 Drugs Now Available on Web (11/4/08)
FDA MedWatch
The September 2008 posting includes 36 drug products with safety labeling changes... more
Recall Alert: Bridgestone Firestone Tires (11/3/08)
Cars.com - Chicago,IL,USA
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire has issued a recall for 162,251 tires that were produced with insufficient tread gauge, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Due to this production flaw, the tires will degrade more rapidly, causing vibrations while driving. more
From Calif. to Denver: Ozone woes become regional (11/2/08)
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
In March, the EPA lowered the standard to 75 parts per billion. Ozone is created by theinteraction of volatile organic compounds, such as tailpipe fumes... more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (10/1/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Government Warns Of Potential Fire Hazard In Recalled Ford Vehicles (9/30/08)
InjuryBoard.com - Tampa,FL,USA
The government is asking owners of five million recalled Ford vehicles to bring their automobile to a local dealership to have a cruise control switch system repaired since the problem is tied to engine fires. more
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (9/30/08)
News from CPSC
General Electric Toasters: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers' homes. more
Judge Gives Class Action Status to Zyprexa Cases (9/10/08)
InjuryBoard.com - Tampa,FL,USA
Zyprexa, Eli Lilly's schizophrenia drug, has come under fire for adverse effects including weight gain and diabetes. more
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (9/10/08)
News from CPSC
"Protocol" Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter Toys: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can
result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. The firm has received nine reports of incidents of the helicopter overheating, including one minor burn to a consumer's fingertip. more
Feds warns Ford owners about recalled vehicles (9/10/08)
The Associated Press
The government is urging owners of 5 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring them to dealerships to repair a cruise control switch system that has been tied to engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued a second consumer advisory to owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and passenger cars... more
EPA fines Syngenta Seeds, Inc. for pesticides violations in Hawaii (9/10/08)
Hawaii violations part of larger action with total of over $284,000 in penalties
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
The EPA found alleged pesticide worker protection violations by Syngenta Seeds, Inc., in Kekaha, Kauai. These violations include failing to store all personal protective equipment separately from clothing and apart from pesticide-contaminated areas, and failing to post the spraying of the pesticide Liberty at its Central Notification Site. more
Ford vehicles recalled for fire risk (9/9/08)
CNNMoney.com - USA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that a defective cruise control switch can cause fire in some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks. more
Rules tough on tailpipes (9/9/08)
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
New ozone plan will crack down on vehicle emissions, oil and gas releases... more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (9/8/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Congress pressured on cruise ship crimes (9/8/08)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
The legislation would force cruise ships to maintain logs that record all deaths, missing individuals, alleged crimes and passenger complaints of theft, sexual harassment and assault. That information would be made available to the FBI and the Coast Guard, and the public would have access to it on the Internet. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (9/5/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (9/3/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Georgia pet food plant cited for 26 safety violations (9/3/08)
Reliable Plant Magazine - Tulsa,OK,USA
OSHA is proposing $50,400 in penalties for 26 alleged safety and health violations found at the Hi-Tek Rations pet food manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ga... Employees were exposed to fall, electrical and fire hazards. more
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (9/3/08)
News from CPSC
MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers: The battery canoverheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. The firm and CPSC have received three reports of fires. One consumer suffered burns to the hand, and another experienced temporary hearing loss. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (8/29/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Police & Fire: Sexual assault (8/23/08)
Juneau Empire (subscription) - Juneau,AK,USA
At about 9:30 am Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers arrested a 30-year-old cruise ship crewmember on the charge that he sexually assaulted a female crewmember... more
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (8/22/08)
News from CPSC
Power Light Modules: Internal wiring in the module’s circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. more
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard (8/20/08)
News from CPSC
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage. more
Electrical Wire Splices Recalled Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (8/20/08)
News from CPSC
Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors): The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. more
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard (8/19/08)
News from CPSC
Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits: The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Hobbico has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting,including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. more
Seattle in violation of Clean Air Act (8/19/08)
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
That's how long it's expected to take for the state to officially report the violation to the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the EPA to react. more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (7/19/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Roofers electrocuted in Murrysville (7/18/08)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
A worker there was electrocuted in March 2006 when scaffolding touched a power line despite warnings and in violation of OSHA regulations, more
Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates (7/9/08)
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG) More...
Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard (6/10/08)
News from CPSC
"Remy" Shag Rugs: The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION." more
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