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Washington – OSHA will focus on removing or revising outdated, duplicative and inconsistent construction standards in Phase IV of its Standards Improvement Project, according to a plan released Aug. 23 by the Department of Labor.

Ann Arbor, MI – Approximately 17 percent of outpatient chemotherapy infusion center nurses reported being unintentionally exposed to toxic drugs via their skin or eyes, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Columbus, OH – Approximately 5,200 children per year sought emergency treatment for a window fall between 1990 and 2008 – an average of 14 children per day, according to research released Aug. 22 by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – Airlines must install ice-detection equipment on small planes or update flight manuals so crews know when to activate ice-protection systems, under a final rule issued Aug. 19 by the Federal Aviation Administration.

These are tumultuous times for government program funding, and OSHA is no exception. Although cutting government spending could be a bad idea, with Republicans controlling the House and pushing for deficit reduction, cuts are probably going to happen anyway.

Newark, DE – Fears that first responders would be unwilling to work in the midst of a disaster may be exaggerated, suggests a study released Aug. 18 by the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center.

Washington – The Department of Labor recently added new features to its enforcement database.

Washington – The most recent technology in motor vehicle safety will be road-tested next year, the Department of Transportation announced Aug. 19.

Washington – New amendments to Federal Railroad Administration positive train control system regulations are intended to reduce requirements for railroads while maintaining safety.

Washington – Due to improper testing, the U.S. Army cannot ensure more than 5 million bullet-resistant plates for troop body armor provide appropriate protection, according to a report from the Department of Defense Inspector General.