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East Lansing, MI – New research indicates that the rate of workplace deaths in Michigan remained stable in 2011, but burns were underreported in 2009.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board recently announced it plans to issue a final report on the Deepwater Horizon explosion in early 2013, as well as two interim reports with recommendations this year.

Washington – One of the factors lengthening OSHA’s prolonged rulemaking process is the agency’s tendency to shift priorities, witnesses told Senators during an April 19 committee hearing.

Ann Arbor, MI – A person’s age and sex can predict what type of motor vehicle crash he or she will most likely be involved in, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

The National Safety Council has released a report – “State of the Nation of Cell Phone Distracted Driving” – that addresses improvements made to combat cell phone use while driving.

Washington – The House on April 16 introduced legislation that would require new pilot rest period regulations to include cargo aircraft pilots, who previously were exempt.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration on April 18 released an advisory on unintentional exposure to patches containing fentanyl, a painkiller used to manage long-term conditions. Large doses of fentanyl can cause serious side effects or death among vulnerable populations such as children, according to FDA.

Just how long, complicated and bureaucratic can the standard-setting process be?

With numerous levels of bureaucracy, laws and court decisions hindering OSHA’s ability to pursue regulations in a timely manner, it sometimes feels like only Harry Potter could resolve the situation.

Washington – Two OSHA advisory committees are scheduled to meet in Washington in May to discuss occupational safety and health issues facing the construction industry and federal workers.