Criminal investigation launched in Conn. plant blast; mayor says negligence can't be ruled outAuthorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they couldn't rule out negligence. "If everything went right, we wouldn't ...

Chemical Safety Board announces investigation after W.Va. DuPont worker diesFederal safety officials are investigating a DuPont chemical plant Monday after a series of leaks that resulted in the death of one worker and the operation's temporary shutdown. DuPont officials put the sprawling Belle plant in West Virginia on ...

Labor secretary works quickly to strengthen enforcement, raising concern among employersSoon after she became the nation's labor secretary, Hilda Solis warned corporate America there was "a new sheriff in town." Less than a year into her tenure, that figurative badge of authority is unmistakable. Her aggressive moves to boost ...

South Dakota State University offers OSHA safety and health course for ethanol plantsThe office of Engineering Extension at South Dakota State University is offering a 10-hour safety and health course for the ethanol industry. The two-day workshop includes an outline of OSHA standards, environmental health controls, fire protection, grain handling ...