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Washington – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is seeking public comment on a petition to ban visible nitrogen oxide clouds during blasting at surface coal mining operations.
Washington – A fall prevention guide recently released by NIOSH aims to help building owners and designers build more safety features into their facilities rather than relying on back-end controls.
Washington – OSHA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have signed an agreement intended to strengthen the anti-retaliation provision in the Surface Transportation Assistance Act.
Arlington, VA – More mining deaths occurred during the first half of 2014 than during the same time period last year, according to a fatality update from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Indianapolis – The risk of injury and death at grain-handling facilities can be reduced by recognizing the dangers and taking necessary precautions, the Indiana Department of Labor states.
Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health has released a bulletin that warns about the hazards of bark and mulch blower systems.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment as part of a multi-agency effort to improve safety and security at chemical facilities.
Washington – Anne S. Ferro recently announced that she will resign in August as the top administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.