Federal Agencies

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration says new amendments to its regulation on training, qualification and oversight for safety-related railroad employees provide clarification of...

Washington — Recent Environmental Protection Agency actions will further EPA’s mission to eliminate animal testing in industrial chemical assessments and promote “more transparent safety...

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Washington — OSHA will no longer cite employers for failing to report COVID-19-related deaths, hospitalizations or cases, according to a recent agency memo. “The U.S....

Chicago — OSHA recently extended a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards through the end of the year. The Chicago Region’s REP was initially set...

Washington — OSHA has updated its Voluntary Protection Programs policy document to include seven elements of safety and health management systems. The directive, which went...

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to establish “realistic” training to prepare airline pilots and flight...

Washington — Miners shouldn’t solely rely on their sense of smell when continuously monitoring for ammonia, the Mine Safety and Health Administration emphasizes in...

Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the...