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Washington – OSHA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have signed an agreement intended to strengthen the anti-retaliation provision in the Surface Transportation Assistance Act.

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota OSHA is advising the state’s employers and employees to prepare for severe weather this summer.

Washington – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to its radiation protection regulations.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment as part of a multi-agency effort to improve safety and security at chemical facilities.

Washington – OSHA recently sent a memo about its Temporary Worker Initiative to regional administrators.

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a publication that focuses on infertility issues, including the role of workplace exposures, in men and women.

Washington – No federal entity is responsible for strategic planning and oversight of high-containment laboratories, the Government Accountability Office concludes in a new report.

Portland, OR – Worker fatalities in Oregon dipped to their lowest level in at least seven years in 2012, according to a new report from the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program.

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet in September to discuss recent reports on whistleblower enforcement.

Washington – OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Aug. 19-20 in Washington.