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Bethesda, MD – Underground miners exposed to high levels of diesel exhaust from equipment face increased risk for lung cancer, indicates new research from the National Cancer Institute and NIOSH.

Arlington, VA – Inspectors from the Mine Safety and Health Administration failed to identify critical deficiencies at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, but their actions did not cause the mine’s fatal 2010 explosion, according to an internal review released March 6.

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board on March 7 announced a policy that encourages employee participation in investigations.

Washington – Nearly 11 percent of transportation workers go to work sleepy, compared with 7 percent of the general population, according to a new National Sleep Foundation survey.

Bozeman, MT – Researchers at Montana State University have developed a handheld tool tht transportation agencies can use to monitor and identify roadways with high levels of wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has scheduled three public meetings to discuss federally proposed guidelines applying to electronic devices installed by vehicle manufacturers.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has made changes to how the agency communicates technical information to mine operators.

Sparks, MD – Driver safety is one of the top priorities for fleet managers in the next 12-18 months, according to a new study from fleet management services provider PHH Arval.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released details about a previously announced listening session to discuss driver harassment stemming from the use of electronic onboard recorders.

Berkeley, CA – Employers may over-rely on fire departments for permit-required confined space rescues, indicates research from the University of California, Berkeley.