S+H Staff

Washington – A poll released Oct. 11 by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters indicates 55 percent of likely U.S. voters believe the federal government should require chemical facilities to use safer chemicals and processes when they are effective, available and affordable.

Montreal – A recent publication from the scientific research organization IRSST focuses on work-related cancer.

West, TX – The parent company of a fertilizer storage facility has been issued $118,300 in proposed OSHA penalties for violations in connection with an April explosion that killed 15 people in West, TX.

Washington – A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notice published Sept. 26 proposes to expand the agency’s definition of what constitutes a “tank vehicle” by incorporating guidance released in 2012.

Washington – State-run occupational safety and health programs are being affected by the federal government shutdown and have begun reducing staff and hours.

Safety+Health magazine wants to hear from safety professionals about how they work with front-line supervisors to improve safety performance and enforce safety and health policies.

Gainesville, FL – Work stress is one factor driving prescription drug abuse among doctors, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 1 issued an omnibus final rule that formally adopts a variety of regulatory provisions mandated by MAP-21, a 2012 surface transportation funding bill.

Los Angeles – Eating a diet high in calories and fat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.