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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.

Tucson, AZ – Exercise, patient transportation and training drills caused more firefighter injuries than suppressing fires and other operations, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

NIOSH has published global research findings from the 2010 International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection. The 256-page document covers fall protection for scissor lifts; costs of fall-related construction fatalities; and hazard recognition for iron workers.

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