Federal Agencies

Washington — A group of 460 organizations is urging leaders in Congress to “do everything possible” to stop planned massive cuts to NIOSH staffing.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will consider scaling back rulemaking related to how it evaluates chemicals for risks to workers.

Washington — Spurred by an incident in which a turbine generator exhaust silencer failed, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, which oversees safety for the offshore energy industry, has issued a safety alert.

Washington — President Donald Trump has nominated former congressman Anthony D’Esposito to be the Department of Labor inspector general.

Washington — Now available from the Chemical Safety Board: additional information on 25 serious chemical releases.

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services will reportedly cut two-thirds of NIOSH’s staff – more than 870 employees – as part of a restructuring plan announced March 27.

Washington — Chemical facilities have made significant advancements in safety in the 20 years since a deadly BP refinery explosion in Texas City, TX, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — With the spring tornado season ramping up, OSHA is calling on employers to develop an emergency plan, learn the warning signs, and monitor tornado watches and warnings.

Washington — Because of the variety of different respiratory hazards health care workers are exposed to on the job, knowing the difference between types of respiratory protection is key.

Washington — Stating that “extensive research has confirmed no direct link between processing speeds and workplace injuries” at pork- and poultry-processing plants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will “formalize” faster line speeds initially allowed at certain facilities as part of a trial period.