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BSEE fails to audit offshore operators
Over a year ago, in the wake of the 2010 BP oil disaster, a federal agency was given authority to audit offshore oil and gas operators. Those operators were also required to put new safety systems into place to help ensure that another catastrophic disaster would not...
Thanksgiving Sees 14 Road Fatalities In Louisiana
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and celebrate the good things in life. However, increased holiday traffic and some irresponsible revelers can take what should be a joyous day and turn it into a tragic one. There were thirteen deadly crashes resulting in...
Prepare for winter driving by keeping essentials handy: part two
Earlier this week we discussed some essentials that all drivers should keep in their cars to ensure they are adequately prepared, whether during a holiday road trip or any routine drive. We talked about the importance of insurance documents, doctor records and a few...
Prepare for winter driving by keeping essentials handy: part one
The number of vehicles on the nation's roadways this holiday season is up, which means more motorists than ever will brave wintry conditions and busy roads to see loved ones in the coming weeks. Between heavy traffic and unpredictable weather, there are several...
No safety net in the dangerous commercial fishing industry: part two
Last week we talked about the high fatality rate in the commercial fishing industry and how the industry has traditionally resisted legislative efforts to intervene with safety standards. Traditionally, commercial fishing safety has received a dearth of attention on...
Keep toy safety in mind this holiday season
This week millions of Americans will hit their local malls and shopping centers to start their Christmas shopping and hunt for great holiday deals. As you consider gift-giving for the children in your life, it is the perfect time to think about toy safety and how to...
No safety net in the dangerous commercial fishing industry: part one
Commercial fishing is one of the deadliest industries in the United States, ranked as the most dangerous occupation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2007 to 2010. From 2000 to 2010 the industry's fatality rate was 31 times higher than the national workplace...
Ride accident at Louisiana State Fair highlights machinery dangers
A woman was hurled from a ride at the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport this year. She was taken to the hospital after being thrown but, fortunately, her injuries are not life-threatening. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal was called in to investigate the...
Louisiana making great strides in workplace safety, says OSHA
Louisiana scored a major victory for workplace safety recently in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's 2011 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. The state's rate of private industry work-related injuries and illnesses was the best since OSHA...
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