S+H Staff

Washington – A new bill seeks to enhance emergency response at oil and gas wells through new OSHA regulations that place additional safety and preparedness requirements on operators.

Washington – The first mate of a tugboat made numerous cell phone calls prior to a fatal collision last year, according to a report released March 7 by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Washington – Despite evidence of escalating violence from pirates near the Horn of Africa, recommendations for counter-piracy activities have not been implemented by the United States government, according to a Government Accountability Office report March 15.

Washington – The current acting chief administrative law judge of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission was named to the permanent position March 14.

Washington – The public comment period for a proposed rule that would mandate use of electronic onboard recorders by interstate commercial truck and bus companies was extended from April 4 to May 23, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced.

Washington – NIOSH is requesting comment through April 15 on its Strategic Plan for Nanotechnology Research and Guidance.

Charlottesville, VA – Surgical sharps injuries continue to increase despite legislation to curb them, indicates a study from the University of Virginia.

Washington – Proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration could require workers who load and unload cargo tanks to perform a risk assessment of the process and implement safe operating procedures.

Washington – Many workers feel stressed out, undervalued and dissatisfied with their job, according to a survey released March 8 by the American Psychological Association.

Washington – As the threat of springtime flooding looms, FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are providing information to help individuals prepare for flooding dangers.