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Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently scheduled a hearing for May 31 to gather information on the implementation and testing of technology used under revised regulations for electronic onboard recorders.

Washington – A new slide presentation from OSHA shows employers how to prevent falls among residential construction workers.

Cicero, IL – AMD Industries Inc. faces a proposed penalty of more than $1.2 million after allegedly exposing five unprotected and untrained workers to asbestos hazards, OSHA announced May 25.

Washington – More than 47,400 pedestrians were killed nationwide in a 10-year span, according to a report released May 24 by advocacy group Transportation for America.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on draft guidance for training providers who develop materials for training medical examiners on determining whether interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers are medically fit to drive.

Washington – OSHA is reopening the public record to allow comments on its controversial proposed rule that would add a musculoskeletal disorder column to the OSHA 300 log.

Washington – Following the launch of a campaign targeting heat illnesses, OSHA and NIOSH on May 11 published an information sheet for employers.

Washington – A new OSHA webpage provides guidance on implementing an effective injury and illness prevention program.

Washington – OSHA in May released an educational booklet about the health effects of poor indoor air quality in office buildings.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency on May 6 issued a significant new use rule for multi-walled carbon nanotubes.