News

Washington – The U.S. Park Rangers Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the National Park Service to implement a plan that the organization claims will help improve the safety of employees in national parks.

Tumwater, WA – Washington state is offering grants to fund innovative workplace safety and health or return-to-work programs.

Washington – Farmworkers are inadequately protected from pesticide exposure, according to a new report from advocacy group Farmworker Justice.

Washington – NIOSH has developed a new robotic manikin headform that will be used for respirator fit research.

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont agency tasked with helping to prevent workplace injuries among state government employees often fails to review incidents, and its recommendations go ignored, according to a new report from the Office of the Vermont State Auditor.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to give all drivers transporting hazardous materials more flexibility regarding FMCSA’s rest-break requirement.

Washington – OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Aug. 22-23 in Washington.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning air-conditioning technicians, contractors, and propane manufacturers and sellers that the use of propane or other unapproved refrigerants in air-conditioning systems can lead to fires or explosions.

Milwaukee – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is warning machine operators to watch for fire hazards caused by static electricity while refueling equipment with ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

Watertown, WI – New legislation in Wisconsin doubles the maximum and minimum fines for traffic violations that endanger sanitation workers.