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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.

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.

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

Washington – Rep. John Kline (R-MN), chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, will not run for re-election next year.

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.

The National Safety Council presents the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015. These young safety professionals are being recognized for their efforts to “promote continuous safety improvement in their organizations” and “working to build strong safety cultures.”

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.

The Chemical Safety Board pushes through new reforms intended to bring its “house in order.” But the reforms follow a controversial appointment of the agency’s new leader. What’s in the board’s future?

Washington – Rafael Moure-Eraso stepped down from the Chemical Safety Board in March, but the controversy surrounding his tenure as the agency’s leader appears to be far from over.