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New Developments in Philadelphia Building Collapse

New Developments in Philadelphia Building Collapse

There have been two new developments in the June 5 collapse of a Philadelphia building during demolition, which killed six people and injured 13 others.

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Policies & Practices: Sample Accident Investigation Form for Supervisors

Sample Accident Investigation Form for Supervisors

A. Injured Employee Data

Employee Name

Working Title Personnel Number
Work Organization/Location
Date of accident Time of Accident Claim Number (if known)
                       a.m.p.m.
Home Telephone Work Telephone Other/Cell Number
Supervisor Supervisor Telephone Number

B. Accident Description

Instructions:  Obtain written and/or recorded statements from injured employee.  What happened?  What caused the accident?  What were the contributing factors? Reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the injury. Attach additional sheets if necessary. This document becomes an official accounting of the facts surrounding the accident. When documenting the facts, include answers to the following questions:
  1. Where did the accident happen and who was involved? Provide a full description of the surroundings of the location and the individuals involved.
  1. What was happening at the time of the accident and why was it taking place?
  1. What were the events leading up to the accident? Describe the sequence in order and when they took place.
  1. What exactly caused the injury and how did it happen? What were the mechanics, equipment, or tools involved?
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Seven Factory Inspectors Suspended in Bangladesh

Seven Factory Inspectors Suspended in Bangladesh

In the aftermath of the horrific collapse of a building housing several garment factories on April 24, 2013, with more than 1,100 workers inside dying, Bangladesh’s government has suspended seven factory inspectors.

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Texting While Flying A Factor in Fatal Chopper Crash

Texting While Flying A Factor in Fatal Chopper Crash

If texting while driving is an incredibly dangerous idea, imagine texting while flying a helicopter.

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NIOSH Recommends New Level of Occupational Exposure for Nanomaterials

NIOSH Recommends New Level of Occupational Exposure for Nanomaterials

Occupational exposure to carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers should be reduced to no more than one microgram per cubic meter of air, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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