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Electrical Equipment Precautions For Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012 8:15 am | by Schneider Electric | News | CommentsElectrical equipment that has been submerged or comes into contact with water must be replaced, though there are exceptions to this rule for larger equipment, which may be able to be reconditioned. Equipment should be inspected carefully by a qualified person to determine whether moisture has entered the enclosure. If any signs of moisture or damage exist, the equipment should be replaced or repaired.
Feds Probe Taurus, Sable For Stuck Throttles
October 26, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFederal safety regulators are investigating some older-model Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans because the throttles can stick. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 50 complaints about sticky throttles in the cars from the 2000 through 2003 model years. The probe affects an estimated 310,000 cars that have four-valve, three-liter V-6 Duratec engines. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
Nissan Recalling Certain Altima Vehicles
October 22, 2012 9:16 am | News | CommentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says on its website that the vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification. The vehicles were made from May 10 through July 26.
Beef Workers Laid Off After Another Recall
October 17, 2012 2:20 pm | by The Canadian Press | News | CommentsWorkers at an Alberta plant at the centre of a massive beef recall and E. coli scare have been laid off again as food safety officials review whether the facility can reopen. The 800 workers were called into work Tuesday to finish cutting beef carcasses as part of a Canadian Food Inspection Agency assessment of how the XL Foods Inc. plant operates.
Nissan Shows Off Safety Features, Electronic Steering
October 17, 2012 10:27 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsElectronically managed steering that completely bypasses the mechanical link of a clutch is among the new safety technology from Japanese automaker Nissan. Other vehicles are smart enough to park themselves. And some swerve automatically to avoid pedestrians.
Family Seeks Answers After Death At Tuna Plant
October 16, 2012 2:34 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsWorkplace safety investigators and a grieving family on Monday searched for an explanation of how a worker was cooked to death at a Bumble Bee tuna processing plant. Tony Melena said his 62-year-old father, Jose Melena, was killed in an accident last week at the Santa Fe Springs plant but the company has given the family no information about how he died.
Ford Recalls Fiesta Subcompacts
October 16, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFord is recalling more than 154,000 Fiesta subcompacts to fix a problem with the side air bags. The company says that if the front passenger seat is empty, the side air bag won't inflate to protect rear-seat passengers in some crashes. Ford says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries linked to the problem.
Is Your Workplace Prepared?
October 15, 2012 8:39 am | by Cintas Corp. | Articles | Comments“Disaster can strike at any moment, leaving employees afraid and confused amidst chaos,” said John Amann, Vice President of First Aid & Safety, Cintas. “However, if safety directors prepare workers beforehand, they can ensure they’re ready for a potential emergency. Understanding common mistakes businesses make in preparing for emergencies is an important step in emergency planning and training.”
Feds Investigate Steering In Hyundai Santa Fe
October 12, 2012 2:26 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. safety regulators are investigating a steering problem in Hyundai Santa Fe sports utility vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a fastener can come loose, causing the steering shaft to come apart and drivers to lose control of the vehicle.
Feds Investigate Honda Pilot Brake Problem
October 12, 2012 10:15 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsU.S. safety officials are investigating brake problems in the Honda Pilot SUV. The probe covers nearly 88,000 Pilots from the 2005 model year. Investigators will determine if the problem is bad enough for Honda to recall the SUVs.The Pilot is a big seller with families because of its space and reputation for quality.
Toyota Undaunted By Latest Massive Global Recall
October 11, 2012 2:15 pm | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsToyota executives were unfazed Thursday by the overnight recall of 7.43 million vehicles over faulty power window switches that can cause fires, calling it a sign the Japanese company had learned from its mistakes and was becoming quicker and more transparent.
Gov't Warns Motorists About Counterfeit Air Bags
October 10, 2012 10:34 am | by Joan Lowy, Associated Press | News | CommentsOnly 0.1 percent of the U.S. vehicle fleet is believed to be affected, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement. But industry officials briefed by the government said tens of thousands of car owners may be driving vehicles with counterfeit air bags. NHTSA testing has shown most of the counterfeit bags don't inflate or fail to inflate properly.
Toyota Recalls 7.43 Million Vehicles Globally
October 10, 2012 10:32 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp. is recalling 7.43 million vehicles in the U.S., Japan, Europe and elsewhere around the world for a faulty power-window switch — the latest, massive quality woes for Japan's top automaker. The recall announced Wednesday affects more than a dozen models produced from 2005 through 2010.
7 Hurt In Explosion At NJ Ink Manufacturing Plant
October 10, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAuthorities say seven workers suffered burns when an explosion occurred at an ink manufacturing plant in northern New Jersey. Workers at the U.S. Ink plant in East Rutherford were mixing newspaper ink in a vat when a carbon compound apparently ignited around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, sparking an explosion and a fire in the building's ductwork.
The Global State Of Information Security
October 10, 2012 8:20 am | by PwC | Articles | CommentsInformation security has always been a high-stakes game. One that demands a smart strategy, the right technology moves, and an unblinking eye on adversaries. For many businesses, it's become a pursuit that's almost impossible to win. That’s because the rules have changed, and opponents—old and new—are armed with expert technology skills. As a result, the risks are greater than ever.
A Package Deal
October 9, 2012 3:58 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsWhether its repetitive use injuries or regulatory compliance issues you’re trying to target, packaging equipment vendors have stepped up their game to help address manufacturing, processing, and distribution needs.
U.S. Panel: China Tech Giants Pose Security Threat
October 8, 2012 2:17 pm | by Matthew Pennington, Associated Press | News | CommentsAmerican companies should avoid doing business with China's two leading technology firms because they pose a national security threat to the United States, the House Intelligence Committee is warning in a report to be issued Monday. The panel says U.S. regulators should block mergers and acquisitions in this country by Huawei Technologies Ltd. and ZTE Corp.
Honda Recalls 2002-2006 CR-V For Fire Risk
October 8, 2012 2:15 pm | by Dee-Ann Durbin, Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writers | News | CommentsHonda Motor Co. is recalling about 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa, from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire. Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall Saturday for 268,000 vehicles in the U.S.
Chrysler Recalls Trucks Because Of Axle Nut Issue
October 8, 2012 10:25 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsChrysler is recalling thousands of Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks from the 2009 and 2010 model years because of a problem with a rear axle pinion nut that could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall affects 44,300 trucks.
Feds Studying Problems With Ford Escape Throttles
October 5, 2012 1:59 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsU.S. safety regulators are looking into throttle problems with older Ford Escapes at the request of a consumer group. The nonprofit North Carolina Consumers Council has asked federal regulators to investigate two complaints from drivers that the small SUVs stalled or surged forward.
U.S. Probes Hyundai Veloster For Shattering Sunroofs
October 5, 2012 9:58 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFederal safety regulators are investigating complaints that sunroofs on the Hyundai Veloster hatchback can shatter and shower people with glass. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe affects about 18,000 cars from the 2012 model year.
Honda Recalls 600,000 Accords To Fix Faulty Hoses
October 1, 2012 2:02 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsHonda is recalling 600,000 Accord midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a faulty power steering hose that can leak fluid and cause a fire. The recall affects Accords with V-6 engines from the 2003 through 2007 model years. Honda has a report of one fire but no injuries or crashes.
GM Recalling 40,859 Cars For Potential Fuel Leaks
October 1, 2012 10:19 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsGeneral Motors Co. is recalling more than 40,000 cars sold in warm-weather U.S. states because a plastic part might crack and cause a fuel leak. The company is recalling Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 sedans from the 2007 through 2009 model years and Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs and Saturn Ion sedans from the 2007 model year.
NTSB: 2nd 787 Engine Found With Cracked Mid-Shaft
September 28, 2012 10:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsInspectors looking into what caused a Boeing 787 Dreamliner engine to fail during a test flight at Charleston International Airport have found a second problematic plane. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday its investigators had found a second engine with a cracked mid-shaft. That engine was installed on a 787 that hadn't yet flown.
Chemical Factory Explosion In South Korea Kills 4
September 28, 2012 9:55 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPolice say an explosion at a chemical factory in South Korea has killed four people and injured eight others. The blast occurred Thursday at an industrial complex in the southeastern city of Gumi where TV and other electronic components are made.
