Transportation

Washington – The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has banned all shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes because of possible fire risks.

Baltimore – Workplace health promotion programs are most effective in organizations that develop a consistent, all-inclusive culture of health and a clear communications strategy, according to a recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Washington – Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez has announced the newly appointed members of OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington – Use of safety belts continues to increase, as the rate of deaths of unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants has decreased, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – State transportation departments must do more to ensure railroad crossing warning systems are properly interconnected with nearby traffic signals, the Federal Railroad Administration recently announced.

Washington – In his final budget request to Congress, President Barack Obama is seeking to increase funding for several safety agencies, including OSHA and the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington – In an effort to prevent overheating, fires and explosions on cargo planes, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board have issued a pair of safety recommendations regarding the bulk shipment of lithium batteries.

Washington – The number of people killed in traffic crashes during the first nine months of 2015 increased 9.3 percent from the same time period the previous year, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington –The Federal Transit Administration has outlined sweeping measures aimed at improving public transit safety as part of proposed regulations published in the Feb. 5 Federal Register.

Washington – Cutting-edge technology and other innovations have improved railroad safety, according to the inaugural State of the Industry report from the Association of American Railroads.