S+H Staff

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a number of provisions in the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act, but certain enhancements are still needed, according to an audit report from the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

Silver Spring, MD – Airborne crystalline silica concentrations are reduced by more than three-quarters when using wet concrete cutting rather than dry cutting operations, according to a study from the Center for Construction Research and Training, which is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

Washington – The charter for the Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee was renewed Feb. 6 by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

Washington – A newly introduced Senate bill would require government agencies to assess the effects of both existing and proposed regulations on the economy and job creation.

Atlanta – Leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach were the main source of foodborne illnesses from 1998 to 2008, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Labor has launched a statewide initiative targeting common injuries among health care workers.

Washington – OSHA plans to host a public forum on March 6 to discuss proposed policy changes to the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program.

Columbus, OH – The annual number of water tubing-related injuries increased 250 percent from 1991 to 2009, finds a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Boston – Foods labeled “whole grain” may not be the healthiest, and current standards for classifying them are inconsistent, according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health.

This revamped line of dust and fume collectors features a number of design changes and cosmetic enhancements.