S+H Staff

Buffalo, NY – DuPont engineers overlooked a hazard that led to an explosion that killed one contract worker and injured another, concludes a new report from the Chemical Safety Board.

East Lansing, MI – New research indicates that the rate of workplace deaths in Michigan remained stable in 2011, but burns were underreported in 2009.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board recently announced it plans to issue a final report on the Deepwater Horizon explosion in early 2013, as well as two interim reports with recommendations this year.

Washington – One of the factors lengthening OSHA’s prolonged rulemaking process is the agency’s tendency to shift priorities, witnesses told Senators during an April 19 committee hearing.

Ann Arbor, MI – A person’s age and sex can predict what type of motor vehicle crash he or she will most likely be involved in, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

The National Safety Council has released a report – “State of the Nation of Cell Phone Distracted Driving” – that addresses improvements made to combat cell phone use while driving.

Washington – The House on April 16 introduced legislation that would require new pilot rest period regulations to include cargo aircraft pilots, who previously were exempt.

Boston – Night shift workers may be at increased risk for diabetes and obesity due to uncommon sleep patterns, indicates research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

In the past six months, OSHA has launched and updated several new compliance assistance tools through its compliance assistance program and alliances.

Washington – A new OSHA guidance document lays out the procedures an agency compliance officer should take when communicating with a victim’s family throughout a workplace death investigation.