Federal Agencies

Washington — Despite once again facing elimination under the Trump administration’s most recent budget request, the Chemical Safety Board is continuing its work –...

Washington — The Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs wants to learn more about advances in hearing tests as it considers updating...

Washington — A newly available silica dust filtration system can reduce up to 93% of respirable crystalline silica at mine sites, NIOSH claims. Developed in...

An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.

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...