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Washington – The Chemical Safety Board on Aug. 26 commended Connecticut for enacting legislation prohibiting flammable gas blows at power plants.

Quincy, MA – In light of recent wildfires raging throughout Texas, fire protection organizations are urging residents to be prepared for possible evacuation.

Washington – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is encouraging employers to make an investment in workplace wellness programs, suggesting that doing so will create a healthier workforce and significantly reduce health-related costs.

Washington – OSHA recently issued its annual inspection plan for high-hazard workplaces under the 2011 Site-Specific Targeting Program.

Columbus, OH – Ohio’s statewide smoke-free law has had a positive impact on residents’ health, according to five reports released Sept. 1 by the Ohio Department of Health.

Seattle – With 86 percent of its hospital workers immunized against influenza, the state of Washington leads the country in hospital worker immunizations, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.

Alexandria, VA – As the new school year begins, the nonprofit organization Operation Lifesaver is unveiling an educational campaign to help bus drivers safely cross railroad tracks.

Arlington, VA – Citing President Barack Obama’s push to eliminate unnecessary and burdensome regulations, the American Trucking Associations recently urged the administration to rethink proposed changes to Department of Transportation hours-of-service rules.

Washington – For the ninth time in the past five months, the White House has hosted a meeting with stakeholders to discuss OSHA’s proposed crystalline silica standard.

Washington – OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Sept. 20-21 in Portland, ME.