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President Trump names acting labor and transportation secretaries

Washington — President Donald Trump has named Vince Micone as acting labor secretary and Judith Kaleta as acting transportation secretary.

Trends in … head protection

When it comes to head protection for workers, it’s important to understand the difference between Type I and Type II.

Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy testifies before Senate committee

Washington — Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy will “always focus on safety” amid technological advancements that have put the United States “in a global race” for transportation innovation, he told lawmakers during a Jan. 15 confirmation hearing.

National Emphasis Program on heat will continue, OSHA says

Washington — OSHA has extended for another year its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards
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Nomination period open: 2025 Prevention through Design Award

NIOSH is accepting, through March 3, nominations for its Prevention through Design Award.

Working with carbon tetrachloride requires ‘robust’ protections, EPA says

Washington — “Robust worker safety programs” that protect against exposure to the chemical substance carbon tetrachloride will be required, under an Environmental Protection Agency final rule that went into effect Jan. 17.

OSHA promotes Scott Ketcham to deputy assistant secretary

Washington — Scott Ketcham has been promoted to deputy assistant secretary at OSHA.

How well do you know road signs?

Can you remember the road signs you pass? More specifically, do you know what the colors and shapes mean? Take this quiz to find out.
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Donald Trump to nominate Keith Sonderling for deputy labor secretary

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is set to nominate former Department of Labor official Keith Sonderling for deputy labor secretary, according to multiple reports.

OSHA joins NSC Road to Zero Coalition

Washington — OSHA has joined the National Safety Council’s Road to Zero Coalition – an initiative aimed at reducing and preventing motor vehicle-related incidents by fostering a culture of safety and promoting preventive practices that protect workers on the nation’s roads.

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