S+H Staff

Washington – In a petition filed March 24, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals asked OSHA to bar direct physical contact between employees and elephants in circuses, exhibits and other such businesses.

Darien, IL – The risk of death among older adults with both sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness is 2 times higher than that of the general population, indicates a recently published study.

Washington – An OSHA citation and penalty against Walmart in connection with the trampling death of a worker should stand, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s chief judge ruled.

Washington – Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood in March defended the Department of Transportation’s decision to pay for electronic onboard recorders for Mexican trucking companies as part of a proposed cross-border trade agreement.

Observe National Window Safety Week, April 3-9

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended until April 29 a comment period for a notice of proposed rulemaking that would change safety regulations for commercial motor vehicles attempting to pass through a highway-rail grade crossing.

Washington – The Department of Transportation on March 23 released a draft of its proposed rear-view visibility rule during a hearing that attracted families who have lost loved ones to back-over motor vehicle incidents.

Washington – The Federal Highway Administration and numerous transportation agencies will attempt to raise awareness about worker safety and mobility issues in work zones during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 4-8).

Chicago – A new survey of nearly 4,000 managers shows more than one-quarter felt unprepared to lead when they began managing other workers, and many received no management training.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public briefing for June 29 to provide information on the investigation into the April explosion at Upper Big Branch Mine-South in West Virginia.