Federal Agencies

The federal government, including OSHA, has updated its progress on improving chemical facility safety. For its part, OSHA has taken several steps to update its Process Safety Management Standard.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration is defending its scheduling practices that aim to prevent fatigue among air traffic controllers.

Washington – A new webpage from OSHA highlights recent fines levied against employers for safety and health violations.

Washington – OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program on amputations to reflect the latest enforcement and injury data, the agency announced on Aug. 13.

Washington – Safety inspections of congressional offices and other legislative branch worksites during the 113th Congress revealed more hazards than had been found during the previous Congress, including many that should have been “readily apparent” to supervisors and employees, according to a new report from the Office of Compliance’s Office of General Counsel.

Washington – The Senate on Aug. 5 confirmed two new members to serve on the Chemical Safety Board, including the agency’s new chair.

Washington – President Barack Obama has nominated T.F. Scott Darling III to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Washington – A member of the Chemical Safety Board recently praised the National Fire Protection Association for updating guidance on ammonium nitrate storage facilities.

Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document.

Washington – The American Trucking Associations is taking issue with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interpretation of a new Government Accountability Office report on FMCSA’s research into the federal hours-of-service rule for commercial motor vehicle drivers.