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Washington – Railroad workers in safety-critical positions get less sleep than other U.S. working adults during the workweek and are at risk for fatigue and sleep disorders, according to a recent report from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a listening session on March 22 on commercial motor vehicle driver entry-level training requirements.

Washington – An internal review of OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program found the program is meeting its key goals and is “off to a strong start,” but particular challenges regarding the construction industry remain.

Washington – The OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled a special meeting March 18 in Washington to consider proposed changes to two agency construction standards.

Beckley, WV – A longtime Massey Energy Co. executive recently pleaded guilty to conspiring to impede the Mine Safety and Health Administration and violate safety laws.

Toronto – Men with low job control may be at higher risk for hypertension, finds a new study from the Institute for Work & Health and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

Boston – Health care workers commonly experience emotional and physical harm, and many health care organizations lack awareness or concern about workplace safety, according to a new report from the Lucian Leape Institute at the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Did you miss the OSHA Top 10 presentation at the 2012 NSC Congress & Expo? You can watch it here.

The sequester is now in effect. In this week’s OSHA Roundup, learn how the administration has said it will affect OSHA.

Although powered air-purifying respirators are not new, “there is a lot new going on with this product category,” according to Grant Rowe, product line manager, respiratory protection, at Cynthiana, KY-based Bullard.