Federal Agencies

Washington — Chemical Safety Board Chair Steve Owens considers the independent agency among “the most productive and efficient” in government, even as it operates with two of its five seats vacant.

Washington — OSHA’s proposed rule on infectious diseases in “health care and other high-risk environments” is among the potential regulations listed as “withdrawn” on the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its Spanish Translation Guide for Pesticide Labeling to include information on restricted-use pesticides, first aid, personal protective equipment, engineering controls and storage.

Washington — Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy moved a step closer to confirmation after the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee unanimously advanced his nomination on Jan. 22.

Washington — Employers in the electronics waste recycling industry should monitor worker exposure to mercury and provide control measures and training, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study concludes.

New York — OSHA’s New York City Region has renewed its emphasis program on worker exposure to noise.

Washington — President Donald Trump has named Vince Micone as acting labor secretary and Judith Kaleta as acting transportation secretary.

Washington — Scott Ketcham has been promoted to deputy assistant secretary at OSHA.

Washington — Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy will “always focus on safety” amid technological advancements that have put the United States “in a global race” for transportation innovation, he told lawmakers during a Jan. 15 confirmation hearing.

Washington — OSHA has extended for another year its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards