U.S. DOT Federal Automated Vehicles Policy
In September 2016, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Federal Automated Vehicles Policy. This is one of the first steps necessary for […]
MonthOctober 2016
Artificially Intelligent Killer Robots Could Save Great Barrier Reef (Which is Still Alive, But Dying)
If you spent any time on social media in mid-October 2016, you may have witnessed the trending tragedy surrounding the death of the Great Barrier […]
Happy Birthday, NYC Subway!
October 27, 2016 marks the 112th anniversary of the New York City Subway, which was established on the same date in 1904. On the birthday […]
ASTM Standards Make Leisure Activities Safe
ASTM International has released a wonderful animated video titled “ASTM Takes Sports and Leisure Seriously (So You Don’t Have To)”. You can view it here: […]
Pipeline Personnel Qualification
Several options for transporting gas and other hazardous liquids are viable, but pipelines have long proven to be the safest means of travel for these […]
Changes to NEMA MG 1-2016 – Motors and Generators
The electric motor is an essential component of many products used in daily life. For example, in the common household kitchen alone, motors are found […]
OSHA Releases the Top 10 Violations of 2016
OSHA has completed its list of the top 10 violations of 2016. This statistic is released every October, revealing the 10 most frequently cited safety […]
Workers Comp State Laws and Job Safety Standards
When it comes to insurance, the devil is always in the details. And that’s especially true with Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ Comp (as it’s commonly […]
Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors
As we have discussed in the past, nuclear power is greatly misunderstood, and nuclear reactors often are portrayed as radioactive time bombs, despite the fact […]
ISO 37001:2016 Anti-bribery Standard Released
ISO 37001:2016 – Anti-bribery management systems – Requirements with guidance for use has been released. This new international standard seeks to help organizations, whether they […]