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NTSB Meeting to Determine Cause of Horrific Texas Crash

Two people in another vehicle traveling behind the pickup recorded a 14-minute video of the pickup as it was driven erratically on U.S. Highway 83 just prior to the March 29, 2017, crash, which killed the driver of a church bus and 12 of the bus passengers.

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How to Have a Robust Electrical Worker Program: Four Important Questions Answered

One of the questions that often arises concerns who is able to qualify an electrical employee. You will not find this answer in any electrical regulation, nor is it found in NFPA70E, the NESC, or other guidelines.

Ohio BWC Program Supports Hiring of Workers in Addiction Recovery

The Opioid Workplace Safety Program will provide up to $5 million over two years to help employers in Montgomery, Ross, and Scioto counties hire, manage, and retain employees in recovery from addiction.

WTC Health Program Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee

Appointments to the STAC may last up to 3 years. The STAC makes recommendations to the WTC Program Administrator on eligibility criteria and other health conditions based on scientific and medical evidence.

Revised Colorado Food Code Taking Effect Jan. 1

One new requirement is that at least one person affiliated with the facility with management/supervisor responsibility must be a Certified Food Protection Manager from an accredited program, and this change applies to most establishments.

Oregon Employers to Receive Money Back Due to Decrease in Workers’ Comp Costs

In addition to the money back, Oregon employers are experiencing a decrease in average workers’ compensation costs. The workers’ compensation system in Oregon has improved since 1990, with a decrease of 70 percent in claims incidence and a similar percentage decrease in average pure premium rates.

NTSB Wants Antilock Brakes on All New Motorcycles for U.S. Road Use

The safety board also recommended that NHTSA study how alcohol and other drug use contributes to motorcycle crash risk factors, compared with that of passenger vehicle drivers.

Bill Would Require Some California Cities to List Seismically Hazardous Buildings

AB 2681 would require the building department of a city or county in seismically vulnerable areas to create an inventory of potentially vulnerable buildings and submit that inventory to the Office of Emergency Services, which would then maintain a statewide inventory.



Air Force Releases Safety Review Findings

"We're taking necessary steps to ensure our Airmen operate as safely as possible in an inherently dangerous business," Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein said.

Global Preparedness Monitoring Board Holds First Meeting

"There's no substitute for preparedness, and investing in it should be a top priority for the entire global community," said Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank Group. "It is important that countries are beginning to take pandemic preparedness much more seriously."

Emerson Tool Co. Recalls 210,000 Wet/Dry Vacs

The Sept. 11, 2018, recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms that commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

NYC Elevator Compliance Filings Moving Online

Beginning Sept. 17, all new inspection and test reports for elevators and related devices conducted in New York City must be submitted through the DOB NOW: Safety online portal.

Coast Guard Sets Charleston Port Condition X-ray Ahead of Florence

The announcement also warned the public to stay off the water and stay off beaches, and also to evacuate as necessary without delay.

WorkSafeBC Schedules Ergonomics Forum

Presentations at the free Oct. 11 forum will cover musculoskeletal injury assessment tools, office ergonomics, mobile office/vehicle ergonomics, fatigue risk management, and more.

Trial of Anti-Malarial Drug Enrolling Subjects

"The increasing problem of drug resistance demands that we continue to find new and effective treatment options for malaria infection," said NIAID Director Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.

New Control Tower Dedicated at Sarasota Bradenton International

"The new facility will provide our controllers with greater visibility of the airfield, and our investment in technology will enhance their ability to provide safe and efficient air traffic services for the Sarasota Bradenton community," said Michael O'Harra, regional administrator of FAA's Southern Region.

BP Site's AKOSH VPP Star Renewed

As a VPP Star recipient, BP Exploration Alaska's Central Power Station won't be subject to random enforcement inspections for a period of five years.

AGs Urge Passage of SOFA Act

A letter to congressional leaders signed by 52 state and territorial attorneys general urges passage of the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act, saying it "utilizes catch-all language which will allow the Drug Enforcement Agency to proactively schedule all newly modified fentanyl analogues and thus will assist law enforcement's efforts on the front end."

GAO Finds Few Prosecutions of Those Denied Firearms Purchases

A new report requested by Congress indicates about 112,000 transactions were denied in FY2017, and ATF referred about 12,700 of those cases to its field divisions for further investigation. But U.S. attorney's offices had prosecuted just 12 of those cases as of June 2018.

Agreement Raises Canadian Investment in Substance Abuse Treatment

"The opioid crisis continues to have a profound impact on thousands of people and their families across the country. I am pleased that we have signed this agreement with the government of British Columbia to help accelerate access to treatment services," said Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada's minister of Health.

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