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OSHA moves money around to fund enforcement and Thomas Perez is one step closer to becoming the newest secretary of labor. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

It is now clear how the across-the-board budget cuts known as the sequester will impact OSHA.

If you have a cell phone driving policy in place at your organization, the National Safety Council wants to hear about it.

Washington – The Democratic-led Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on May 16 approved Thomas Perez’s nomination to become secretary of labor with a 12-10 vote along partisan lines.

As part of the National Safety Council’s alliance agreement with OSHA, NSC recently finalized a case study focused on near-miss reporting systems.

The National Safety Council Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont, showcases up-and-coming safety professionals younger than 40 who have a track record of demonstrating true safety leadership.

Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement expects offshore oil and gas companies to maintain a positive safety culture, according to a BSEE policy statement.

Washington – OSHA has removed nearly $11 million from its federal compliance assistance budget to counteract the effect of across-the-board cuts on federal enforcement activities.

Albany, NY – Members of the New York State Assembly on May 13 announced legislation aimed at protecting farm workers.

Oklahoma City – Oklahoma’s court-based workers’ compensation system will transition to an administrative system under legislation signed May 6 by Gov. Mary Fallin (R).