Health & Science
Houston Fire Stations Will Get Retrofits To Capture, Vent Diesel Fumes
Posted on · Fire Chief Samuel Peña is spearheading a program to remove carcinogenic diesel fumes from fire station bays.
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Houston Matters
Why Did it Take 25 Years for OSHA to Raise its Fines?
Posted on · In 1990, Vanilla Ice was on the charts, Ghost was a hit movie, and OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration – raised the amount of their penalties for employers who commit safety violations. Why is that important? Well, it would be the last time those fines changed for 25 years — until now. […]
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Construction Safety, Grand Parkway, and Grady Gaines: Tuesday’s Show (November 3, 2015)
Posted on · Recently, huge scaffolding collapsed at an apartment complex under construction near Minute Maid Park. Several workers were injured in the incident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident. In light of the incident, we discuss how construction safety is regulated and monitored here, on this edition of Houston Matters. We welcome your […]