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Arlington, VA – A researcher who worked on studies the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to support its proposed rule for hours of service says the agency misapplied his findings, the American Trucking Associations said Feb. 28.

A Chemical Safety Board video released Feb. 4, 2011, depicts the Kleen Energy and ConAgra Foods explosions, both of which were caused by the intentional release of fuel gas near work areas.

Washington – People caught aiming laser pointers at airplanes could face fines and up to five years of jail time, according to a bill passed Feb. 28 by the House.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has requested a significant increase in funding for its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program to oversee safety of commercial motor vehicles, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Feb. 25.

In January, a nearly 400-page commission report was released on the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion, pointing to a series of errors from the companies involved, the drilling industry and even the government.

In January, OSHA withdrew two major proposals it had been pursuing – noise standards and adding a musculoskeletal column to the 300 log – attributing the move to business concerns.

Return to main article “There’s a lot of controversy” about recognizing stress as a legitimate medical concern, said Steven Sauter, coordinator of NIOSH’s Work Organization...

Return to main article In addition to workplace modifications, NIOSH recommends workers try to better manage their job stress levels by taking the following actions: Develop a...

The new chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee vows to examine workplace protections and question OSHA’s approach to safety.

JETZ reusable earplugs are brightly colored and feature extra-soft material that provides all-day comfort by gently sealing the ear canal without excessive pressure.