Federal Agencies

OSHA looks to focus on more ‘impactful’ inspections for FY 2016

Atlanta – As of Oct. 1, the agency will move away from tallying the number of inspections it conducts in an attempt to emphasize quality over quantity, OSHA administrator David Michaels said during the Occupational Keynote at the NSC Congress & Expo.

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OSHA releases confined space resource

Washington – OSHA has published new guidance intended to help small businesses comply with the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard.

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Feinberg: FRA needs to be ‘vigilant in the pursuit of safety’

Washington – Sarah Feinberg faced difficult questions but earned steady praise from a Senate committee during the hearing on her nomination to lead the Federal Railroad Administration.

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CDC names associate director of laboratory safety

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named Stephan Monroe associate director for laboratory science and safety in the wake of several highly publicized laboratory incidents involving Ebola and anthrax.

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NIOSH funds 26 cooperative agreements for state-based worker injury surveillance

Washington – NIOSH is awarding funding to 26 organizations for cooperative agreements to track worker injuries and illnesses.

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Comment deadline approaches for study on truck size, weights

Washington – The deadline for stakeholders to comment on the Department of Transportation’s study of truck size and weight limits is approaching.

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John Howard reappointed to head NIOSH

Washington – John Howard has been reappointed as NIOSH director, making him the longest-serving individual in that role.

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Obama grants paid sick leave to federal contract workers

Washington – With a stroke of a pen on Labor Day, about 300,000 federal contract workers gained access to paid sick leave.

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Truckers struggle to find safe parking: survey

Washington – Truck parking shortages are common regardless of the time of day or the day of the week, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Department of Transportation.

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CSB Chairperson Vanessa Sutherland anticipates ‘collaborative’ tenure

Washington – Chemical Safety Board Chairperson Vanessa Sutherland anticipates “a highly productive and collaborative experience” as she begins her five-year tenure as head of the agency.

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