safety
Long after the flames, firefighters at risk from cancer chemicals
May 25, 2017During the “overhaul” phase of fighting a fire, they are still being exposed to a potpourri of carcinogenic chemicals and gases.
Read moreBlankenship leaves prison; blames others for his mine explosion that killed 29
May 17, 2017Prosecutors at Blankenship’s trial introduced evidence about his hands-on operation of all Massey mines, putting profits before people and downgrading safety.
Read moreTunnel with nuclear waste collapses in Washington state
May 9, 2017The accident occurred at a facility known as PUREX.
Read moreWorker safety group names the most dangerous employers
May 2, 2017The Dirty Dozen shows the need for better worker health and safety enforcement.
Read moreU.S. ‘super-fuze’ breakthrough expands nuclear killing power
April 28, 2017Under the veil of an otherwise-legitimate warhead life-extension program, scientists say the U.S. military has vastly expanded the killing power of its nuclear warheads.
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