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Washington – A 33-minute OSHA training video released Feb. 12 addresses respirator use among health care workers.

Washington – Witnesses at a Feb. 15 House subcommittee hearing suggested OSHA was skirting its requirements under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.

Washington – In celebration of its 40-year anniversary, OSHA on Feb. 15 posted a timeline of the agency’s history.

Washington – President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 would reduce NIOSH funding by almost $115 million.

Washington – OSHA recently issued a directive for enforcement personnel on determining compliance with OSHA personal protective equipment standards.

Baltimore – Use of motorcycle helmets not only dramatically reduces the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, but also appears to be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury, according to new research released Feb. 8 by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Washington – Children younger than 4 are at an increased risk of injury or death in residential fires, according to a report released Feb. 14 by the USFA.

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s pursuit of a respirable coal dust standard stems from a promise made 40 years ago to end “black lung” disease, the Secretary of Labor said Feb. 16.

Lansing, MI – A bill that would bar the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration from promulgating a workplace ergonomics standard passed out of the state Senate on Feb. 10.

Washington – A proposed rule for occupational exposure to crystalline silica is scheduled for publication in April.