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Los Angeles – Better laws and more resources are needed to protect workers throughout the country, several safety advocates said in an April 23 teleconference sponsored by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington – Demolition and underground construction employers must follow the same requirements for crane and derrick use as those in other construction sectors, OSHA said in a final rule issued April 23.

Berlin – Motorists with untreated sleep apnea are more likely to make driving errors and fall asleep behind the wheel while driving, according to research presented April 12 at the Sleep and Breathing Conference.

Washington – Calling it “vital to improving the health and safety of American workers,” House Democrats on April 18 reintroduced legislation to update the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a reminder to properly dispose of fentanyl skin patches to help prevent children from exposure. Fentanyl is a painkiller used to treat chronic conditions.

Although the cause of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in West, TX, is still unknown, the National Fire Protection Association on April 18 highlighted materials that could help prevent and respond to a hazardous materials incident.

Emmitsburg, MD – Reducing residential arson is the theme of Arson Awareness Week, which will take place May 5-11, the U.S. Fire Administration recently announced.

Essen, Germany – Long-term exposure to particles from traffic pollution may increase the risk of heart disease, finds a new study from the West-German Heart Center.

Miami – The so-called “cinnamon challenge” – swallowing a tablespoon of the spice without any liquid – could result in lung damage, warns an article from the University of Miami.

OSHA administrator David Michaels details the recent proposed budget’s effect on the Voluntary Protection Programs, and a prominent OSHA leader steps down. All this and more in today’s OSHA Roundup.