Public Administration

Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officers across North America will be checking commercial truck and bus drivers’ compliance with federal hours-of-service rules during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 38th annual International Roadcheck.

Washington — Aiming to help law enforcement officers avoid needlesticks and other sharps injuries that could expose them to bloodborne pathogens, NIOSH has issued a fact sheet.

Annapolis, MD — A recently introduced bill that would protect Maryland fire and rescue workers from certain disciplinary actions for off-duty medical cannabis use has advanced out of the state Senate.

Los Angeles — In the wake of wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres in California this year, the state’s Department of Industrial Relations has released a Wildfire Clean-up Training Tool for employers and workers involved in recovery operations.

Washington — Oversight of contractors and management of astronaut health during possible future missions to Mars are among the top concerns highlighted by the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel in its latest annual report.

Boca Raton, FL — People with chronic low back pain may experience significant improvements in pain-related issues, sleep and more by practicing qigong, Florida Atlantic University researchers say after they studied the effects on a group of military veterans.

Washington — Two House Democrats are raising strong concerns about OSHA’s removal of information from its website and the reported destruction of physical copies of agency documents.

Boston — Spurred by three fatal incidents involving four roadway workers over the past year or so, the Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a statewide safety alert.

Washington — A federal judge has denied a motion, filed by a group of labor unions, to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing nonpublic Department of Labor information and data.

Quincy, MA — A newly funded research project will investigate how chemical exposures from lithium-ion battery fires affect firefighters’ personal protective equipment.