Safety

VT Companies Get Workplace Safety Awards

May 22, 2012 2:12 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

The Ben & Jerry's plant in St. Albans and the H.P. Hood plant in Barre have won awards in the large business category.

Man Killed At Pascagoula Plant

May 22, 2012 10:28 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Sheriff Mike Byrd said it appeared that a piece of equipment at Mississippi Phosphates Corp. exploded and killed the worker.

Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of Nearly 87,000 Jeeps

May 21, 2012 10:16 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Debris can get caught between a plate that protects the transmission and the catalytic converter, causing a fire.

Study: Safety Inspections Don't Hurt Profits

May 18, 2012 1:54 pm | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | Comments

While businesses bemoan the cost of regulations, a new study suggests that government enforcement of workplace health and safety rules can save lives without sapping a company's bottom line.

$600K OSHA Settlement In Bostik Plant Blast

May 18, 2012 1:50 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

The Labor Department says it has reached a $600,000 settlement with adhesives manufacturer Bostik Inc., over workplace safety citations related to a March 2011 explosion.

Honda Recalls Nearly 53,000 Acura TL Sedans

May 17, 2012 1:52 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses.

Safety To Prevent Bus, Truck Rollovers Proposed

May 16, 2012 2:02 pm | by Joan Lowy, Associated Press | News | Comments

Manufacturers would have to equip large trucks and buses with safety systems that help prevent rollover accidents through computer-controlled braking, under proposed regulations.

Hyundai Car Probed After Air Bag Cuts Owner's Ear

May 14, 2012 2:30 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

U.S. safety regulators are investigating a complaint that a car owner's ear was cut in half when a side air bag inflated in a Hyundai Elantra.

Panel: Chemical Industry Needs Risk Guidance

May 11, 2012 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

The chemical industry needs guidance in choosing alternative processing methods to reduce or eliminate hazards, a national panel said in a report released Friday.

Plant Practices: Fall Protection

May 9, 2012 5:13 pm | Articles | Comments

Two leading manufacturers highlight mezzanine and rail guard applications.

Ford Adds Virginia To Windstar Recall

May 9, 2012 10:04 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Ford is adding 27,000 Windstar minivans from Virginia to a larger recall because the rear axles can crack and fail.

Chrysler 300s, Dodge Chargers Recalled

May 7, 2012 10:31 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Chrysler is recalling 119,072 cars after discovering that the antilock brake and electronic stability control systems can fail because of an overheated power supply.

Blasts At Thai Petrochemical Plant Kill 12

May 7, 2012 10:28 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Officials say explosions and a fire at one of the world's largest petrochemical industrial estates have killed 12 people and injured more than 100 others in eastern Thailand.

Coke Plant Shut Down Because Of Chlorine

April 30, 2012 2:25 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

A plant run by The Coca-Cola Co. in China has been shut down by regulators because of chlorine levels found in the drinks it produces.

Jury Finds Ford At Fault In Crash Case

April 26, 2012 12:03 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

A jury has found that defects in a tire sold by the Ford Motor Company were a factor in a 2003 Ford Bronco crash.

Michelin Recalls 77,000 Tires For Safety Problem

April 23, 2012 2:21 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Companies To Pay $14.8M In FEMA Trailer Settlement

April 18, 2012 2:27 pm | by Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press | News | Comments

Nearly two dozen companies that manufactured government-issued trailers for storm victims after Hurricane Katrina have agreed to pay $14.8 million in a proposed class-action settlement of claims that the temporary shelters exposed occupants to hazardous fumes.

Probable Link Between Teflon Chemical And Cancer

April 16, 2012 2:29 pm | by John Raby, Associated Press | News | Comments

The C8 Science Panel said the chemical, used in DuPont plants, is likely connected to testicular and kidney cancers.

U.S. Finds 16 Crashes, 5 Injuries In BMW Probe

April 16, 2012 9:41 am | News | Comments

U.S. safety regulators conducted an eight-month investigation of transmission control problems with BMW 7-Series luxury cars.

Preventing Toxic Labels

April 16, 2012 8:43 am | by Mike Rozembajgier, Vice President of Recalls, Stericycle ExpertRECALL™ | Articles | Comments

Consumers can file lawsuits against companies for erroneous labels, adding to the risks manufacturers face for incorrect labels.

Study: Most Gas Pedal Accidents Involve Elderly Women

April 13, 2012 1:58 pm | by Joan Lowy, Associated Press | News | Comments

Accidents in which drivers mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake tend to involve older female drivers in parking lots, a new government study has found.

Gov't Proposes Override System For Stuck Gas Pedals

April 13, 2012 10:10 am | by Joan Lowy, Associated Press | News | Comments

New cars and light trucks would have to have override systems to prevent unintended acceleration in instances where the driver steps on the gas pedal and brake at the same time or accelerator control systems disconnect, under new federal regulations proposed Thursday.