S+H Staff

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that one carrier has been granted a license for its cross-border long-haul pilot program, while another must undergo additional safety reviews before being licensed.

New Orleans – The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement on Oct. 12 cited BP, Transocean and Halliburton for violations related to the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill.

Washington – Aviation midair and ground safety incidents are increasing, according to a report released Oct. 5 by the Government Accountability Office.

Philadelphia – Eighty-seven percent of teen drivers said their parents were involved in teaching them to drive, and 4 out of 10 teens were taught exclusively by a parent, according to a research brief released by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Washington – The Federal Highway Administration recently released a primer on work zone safety.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is scheduled to host public meetings to discuss effective safety and health management programs.

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed legislation that would set Graduated Driver Licensing restrictions for the state's teen drivers.

Quincy, MA – Families need to plan ahead to prevent fires this Halloween, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Washington – OSHA on Oct. 13 released educational materials on protecting laboratory workers from exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards.

There’s an ongoing debate within the safety community about how regulations affect the economy, and whether some government regulations do more harm than good.