Transportation

Fumigants used in the grain industry contain chemicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease and other permanent health disorders among workers, OSHA cautioned in a Safety and Health Information Bulletin released in January.

President Barack Obama has asked Congress to allot $668.5 million to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as part of a $4 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2016.

The Federal Aviation Administration intends to publish new guidance March 2 to revise how Aviation Medical Examiners screen pilots for obstructive sleep apnea.

Michigan autoworkers have a greater risk of heart disease and double the frequency of diabetes compared to the general population, according to a recent study from Michigan State University.

A conversation has developed regarding the best way to evaluate commercial motor vehicle drivers for future crash risk.

One number – 32,719 – earned many mentions during a recent press conference hosted by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.

Beginning Feb. 1, employers required to keep and maintain an OSHA 300 injury and illness log must post their 300A summary sheet in the workplace.

A vehicle that drives itself might not guarantee a safer ride, according to a report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Olympia, WA – In an effort to prevent truck-bridge collisions, the Washington State Department of Transportation has released a new online tool for drivers.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking truck drivers and motor carriers for participation in a paid study regarding hours of service and restart breaks.