S+H Staff

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency on May 6 issued a significant new use rule for multi-walled carbon nanotubes.

Washington – Safe Kids USA is cautioning families to stay safe on the water during National Safe Boating Week, recognized May 21-27.

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week launched a new Facebook page to deliver emergency preparedness information to the public.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration on May 16 reissued several Program Information Bulletins concerning diesel particulate matter.

Indianapolis – Indiana lawmakers recently strengthened protection for road construction workers by increasing penalties for drivers caught speeding and driving recklessly through work zones.

Washington – The Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled its next meeting for June 7 in Washington.

Rosemont, IL – With baseball and softball season beginning, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is cautioning players on how to stay safe on the field through the STOP Sports Injuries campaign.

Chicago – Although they may be fun and festive decorations for outdoor parties, helium-filled Mylar balloons also can be dangerous, warns electric utility company ComEd.

Washington – Internal control weaknesses regarding processes for enrollment, background checking and use potentially limit the security of a Transportation Security Administration maritime worker identification program, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report.

With OSHA’s spring semiannual agenda expected to be published shortly, I thought it would be a good time to check out what the agency has accomplished since the previous agenda was released.