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Bismarck, ND – Drivers caught texting while driving in North Dakota will face a $100 fine when a new law goes into effect on Aug. 1.

Elk Grove Village, IL – Traveling frequently for work may put you at increased risk for health ailments, including obesity and high blood pressure, indicates a study released April 22 by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Washington – Department of Labor and industry representatives have hosted three meetings in recent weeks to discuss OSHA’s proposed rule on crystalline silica, according to newly released data from the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington – Citing the 40th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the AFL-CIO called for stronger safety protections and higher OSHA penalties in its annual “Death on the Job” report.

The National Safety Council recently approved a new position-policy statement in support of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs and continued adequate funding for the program by the government.

Health and Safety Engineers (Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors)  employment in 2008 Projected in 2018 Percent change   25,700   28,300   10.3% By industry  Industry  Employment  Annual mean wage in 2008 Mining  380  $69,890 Utilities   460   Construction    5,170   Manufacturing   5,170   Wholesale Trade 330   Transportation/warehousing   800   Real Estate/Rental/leasing   40   Finance and...

By most accounts, the passage of a budget bill funding the federal government for the rest of the current fiscal year avoided the catastrophe that would have been caused by a shutdown. Such an event would have made a deep impact at OSHA.

Washington – Legislation that would make OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs a permanent fixture was introduced April 13 in both the Senate and House by a group of Democrats and Republicans.

Washington – An April 7 appeals court decision backs OSHA’s recent move to issue a new compliance directive regarding residential fall protection.

Washington – OSHA on April 15 announced revisions to its Outreach Training Program. The new program requirements, formerly known as guidelines, include a trainer code of conduct and statement of compliance.