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Washington – As part of a pilot study by the Department of Labor, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has proposed a survey to measure workers’ “voice” in mining workplaces.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration on Feb. 8 announced a new office as part of a reorganization intended to centralize enforcement and accountability functions.

Washington – OSHA plans to publish seven final rules by the end of fiscal year 2013, according to the agency’s FY 2013 budget request, released Feb. 13.

Washington – Under its fiscal year 2013 budget request, the Mine Safety and Health Administration would prioritize enforcement and inspections, as well as reduce the backlog of contested citations before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

Washington – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing to slash NIOSH’s budget for fiscal year 2013, while the Chemical Safety Board is seeking a slight budget increase.

Washington – NIOSH on Feb. 13 issued several fact sheets on preventing injuries among home health care workers.

The dust resulting from processing nanomaterials may be much more explosive than combustible dust created by processing conventional materials, according to a study published online in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, a journal from the American Chemical Society.

Missoula, MT – Air pollution may cause brain changes similar to Alzheimer’s disease among children and young adults, according to a new study by researchers in Mexico and the United States.

Washington – The Department of Transportation’s proposed fiscal year 2013 budget announced Feb. 13, includes increases for several safety-related agencies.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations filed a petition on Feb. 14 with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service final rule issued last December. The rule limits drivers’ ability to restart their weekly maximum driving time.