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Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the new leader of the Department of Labor, after the Senate confirmed her nomination with a 67-32 vote on March 10.

Washington — A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House and Senate on March 5 reintroduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the PRO Act.

Washington — More effective injury surveillance can provide the necessary data to help organizations prevent musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new resource from the National Safety Council.

Washington — Keith Sonderling’s nomination for deputy labor secretary is moving to the full Senate, after a 12-11 party-line vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Washington — Steven Bradbury’s nomination for deputy transportation secretary was approved by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee with a 15-13 vote on Feb. 27.

Washington — Keith Sonderling was repeatedly questioned about the Department of Government Efficiency during his Feb. 27 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Washington — A Delaware corporation has pleaded guilty to willfully violating an OSHA safety regulation in connection with an employee death at its plant in Grove City, OH.

Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for labor secretary has advanced out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, after a 14-9 vote Feb. 27.

Murray, UT — A new online tool from the NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council is intended to help improve safety on jobsites where cranes and other load-handling equipment are used.

Washington — Deputy transportation secretary nominee Steven Bradbury faced scrutiny over his past with the Department of Transportation during a Feb. 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.