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New Orleans – Using some of his strongest language to date, OSHA administrator David Michaels recently asserted that his agency saves lives and helps businesses.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Washington – To gain input on the potential impact a proposed recordkeeping requirement change could have on small businesses, OSHA has scheduled three teleconferences in April: one on April 11 and two on April 12.

Chicago – In recognition of National Public Health Week (April 4-10), the Society for Vascular Surgery is encouraging healthy lifestyles to protect vascular wellness.

Lansing, MI – Following through on a promise he made shortly after being elected, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) on March 22 signed into law a bill prohibiting the promulgation of a workplace ergonomics standard within the state.

Washington – In a petition filed March 24, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals asked OSHA to bar direct physical contact between employees and elephants in circuses, exhibits and other such businesses.

Call for nominations: 2011 Safe Driver of the Year Award

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board announced plans to host a forum in May on the progress of truck and bus safety over the past decade.

The following are descriptions of fatal crashes involving 9- to 15-passenger vans that were investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. April 4, 2002: A...

The idea behind the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s section allowing states to implement their own OSH program is brilliant – when it’s used properly.