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Iowa study shows heavy trucks more likely to crash in a.m., early p.m.

Ames, IA – Severe crashes involving heavy trucks on Iowa roadways are more likely to occur during the early morning or midday hours, according to a study from Iowa State University’s Center for Transportation Research and Education.
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EPA program targets pesticide drift

Washington – A new voluntary program from the Environmental Protection Agency aims to protect agricultural workers from pesticide drift.
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New OSHA enforcement directive covers power-operated crane equipment

Washington – OSHA has issued a new compliance directive to help guide inspectors in the enforcement of the agency’s updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.
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NTSB: Hands-free devices not safe for CMV drivers

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has renewed its call to ban the use of hands-free cell phones by all drivers operating commercial motor vehicles.
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EPA updates work plan for chemical assessments

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency announced it has added 23 chemicals to its Toxic Substances Control Act Work Plan for Chemical Assessments.
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Portable signs, lighting help with highway safety: study

Corvallis, OR – Sufficient lighting, portable signs and visible police presence are among several contributing factors that help improve worker safety on highway paving projects, according to a study from Oregon State University.
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EPA scrutinizes pesticide ingredients

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding a proposal to remove 72 chemicals from its list of substances that are approved for use in pesticide products.
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Secretary of Labor renews NACOSH charter

Washington – Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez has renewed the charter for the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, according to a notice published in the Oct. 22 Federal Register.
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Federal workgroup schedules update on chemical facility safety

Washington – Government agencies have made “significant progress” on implementing an action plan to improve chemical facility safety and security, according to an Oct. 22 Federal Register notice announcing a free webinar scheduled for Nov. 10 on the matter.

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MSHA: Coal dust samples show mines are complying with rule

Arlington, VA – Recent results of coal dust samples indicate that mines are complying with a final rule intended to decrease miner exposure to harmful coal dust, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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