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Washington – NIOSH recently released Rig SMART, a packet of forms intended to help rig workers with inspections of tools and equipment found on rotary and workover rigs.

Arlington, VA – Drivers of hybrid cars are 25 percent less likely to be injured in a crash compared with drivers of non-hybrid vehicles, according to a new Highway Loss Data Institute study.

Washington – The Department of Labor could protect the safety and health of workers more effectively with better evaluations of its enforcement programs, according to a report from the DOL Office of Inspector General.

Washington – A proposed rule that would align OSHA’s Acetylene Standard (1910.102) with consensus standards will skip a typical review and proceed directly to the final rule phase of the regulatory process.

Washington – OSHA on Nov. 30 issued a new National Emphasis Program for chemical facilities.

Washington – OSHA is seeking to fill eight vacancies in its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Pittsburgh – Fatigued emergency medical service workers may have greater odds of injury and safety-compromising behavior, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh.

Washington – Prevention through Design and electronic health records are scheduled to be discussed at an upcoming December meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Greenbelt, MD – Home safety inspections conducted in three states found that fewer than 20 percent of homes were adequately covered by functional smoke alarms, according to a report from the National Volunteer Fire Council.

Alexandria, VA – Motorcoach hours-of-service regulations, roadside violation severity weightings, a cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico and obstructive sleep apnea are among the topics to be discussed at an upcoming public meeting of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.