Investigation Finds Serious Hazards Led to New Jersey Construction Worker’s Injury-Causing Fall

As reported in an article posted on EHS Today, recent investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have found that a New Jersey construction worker’s dangerous fall was due to worksite hazards. Additionally, the construction company running the worksite had been repeatedly cited by the organization for similar hazards in the past. Reports indicate
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193,000 Suzuki Vehicles Recalled Over Defective Airbags

In association with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has issued a recall for a total of 193,936 vehicles. As reported in an Associated Press article posted on USA Today, the cars and SUVs included in the recall may have a defective airbag sensor for the front-passenger seat (OCS sensor).
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16,000 BB Guns Recalled for Flying Plastic Shards

Crosman Corp. has issued a recall of approximately 16,000 of its air pistols, also known as BB guns. These pistols are meant for recreational shooting and use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs.  As reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issues with the pistols could cause plastic fragments to be propelled through the
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355,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled for Steering Failure Linked to Corrosion

In accordance with protocol from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 355,000 of its vehicles. The NHTSA report states that Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles from model years 2005 through 2011 have been recalled. Vehicles that are currently registered or were sold
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