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House Democrats on April 15 reintroduced legislation to expand the powers of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

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.

Washington – Most parents and young athletes doubt the ability of themselves or coaches to recognize symptoms of sports injuries, according to a survey released April 18 by Safe Kids USA and Johnson & Johnson.

Gaithersburg, MD – A free online tool to help determine the costs and benefits of fire suppression sprinklers now is available through the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Washington – Motorcycle fatalities declined slightly in 2010, but so did motorcycle helmet use, according to preliminary findings from a new report released April 19 by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has unveiled a new website aimed at providing safety information on local pipeline networks.

Washington – One out of every 5 drivers acknowledges that distracted driving is risky but still believes it is possible to multitask while driving, according to findings from a survey released April 6 by two medical associations.

Washington – The Department of Transportation is requesting comment by May 23 on whether commercial motor vehicle drivers have experienced harassment from law enforcement through use of electronic onboard recorders, according to a notice published in the April 13 Federal Register.