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Washington – A new OSHA guidance document lays out the procedures an agency compliance officer should take when communicating with a victim’s family throughout a workplace death investigation.

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.

Washington – OSHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations interested in teaching classes on occupational safety and health as part of the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Program.

Derbyshire, England – Occupational exposure to asbestos may increase a worker’s risk of stroke and heart disease, according to new research from the U.K.-based Health and Safety Laboratory.

Emmitsburg, MD – The theme of Arson Awareness Week – May 6-12 – will be youth fire prevention, the U.S. Fire Administration recently announced.

A safety practitioner and a consultant discuss fine points of the new Hazcom rule that could lead to legal battles.

June is National Safety Month – Learn more

Arlington, VA – A new rule from the Mine Safety and Health Administration requires mine operators to correct hazards and standard violations that pose the greatest risk to underground coal miners.

Washington – OSHA recently launched a National Emphasis Program for nursing and residential care facilities aimed at reducing serious safety and health hazards commonly found in medical industries.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 10 launched a website to give parents and guardians information on choosing and installing child safety seats that fit properly.