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Secretary of Labor Acosta Delivers Remarks on Empowering Women at G20 Meeting

Acosta discussed the importance of investing in women.

New Orleans Tests Hurricane Evacuation System

In 2015, the city received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support a full-scale simulation exercise of the city assisted evacuation plan, with special emphasis on vulnerable and special needs populations.

Washington State Distracted Driving Law Taking Effect in July

The bill making use of a mobile phone while driving a primary offense exempts a driver who is using a personal electronic device to contact emergency services and also someone operating an authorized emergency vehicle.

FDA Warns Americans about Inaccurate Lead Test Results

The CDC is recommending retesting for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers

NSC Urges Memorial Day Driving Caution

The council estimates more than 400 people may be killed in car crashes over the holiday weekend.

AIHA Announces Support for Accurate Workplace Injury and Illness Records Restoration Act

The association announced support for the government employees that are working to introduce the act.

NIST Researchers Recommend Spectrometry for Detecting Fentanyl

Their paper discusses the use of portable detectors to protect first responders who may be handling unknown powders.

Ohio Agencies Award $976,600 in Mosquito Control Grants

During the past two years, the two agencies have awarded nearly $3 million to local health departments and communities for mosquito control programs to prevent disease outbreaks.



Secretary of Labor Visits BMW Training Facility in Germany

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has traveled to Germany this week in order to tour the BMW Group's apprenticeship training facility.

Investigation Prompts Upgrade in Australian Line's Weather Reporting

In January 2016, one of its ships was blown away from a pier and suffered minor damage to its lower bow ramp and bow doors, but shore infrastructure -- an elevated roadway and a ramp -- was extensively damaged. No one was injured.

Airline Bumping Rate in Q1 2017 Equal to Previous Year

The bumping rate, aka the number of passengers involuntarily denied boarding, was 0.62 per 10,000 passengers.

Coping with the Heat

Providing adequate amounts of cool, potable water for employees and encouraging them to drink water frequently is another recommended practice—a recommendation so important that it is required by the California heat illness prevention regulation.

New York Freelance Law to Benefit 500,000 Workers

"Freelancers aren't free," Mayor Bill de Blasio said May 15. "It's now the law in New York City that they be paid on time, have the written contracts they deserve, and have the tools to defend their rights."

ASSE Creates OSHA Reform Blueprint

Amid a political change, ASSE has crafted a blueprint that highlights priorities and the vision for OSHA.

Flight for Life Colorado's New Air Ambulance Serving Smallest Patients

The organization's new Airbus H130 T2 is specially configured to meet the needs of pediatric patients.

FDA Authorizes Infant Esophageal Defect Treatment

The administration has authorized the use of Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis.

ASSE President Calls Liberty Mutual Center Closure 'Major Loss'

"Moving forward, it is vital for the occupational safety and health community, along with governments and universities, to pick up the baton and keep workplace research going," said ASSE President Tom Cecich, CSP, CIH. "We need more evidence-based data to convince all employers of the value in building safety and health management programs, as well as providing proof for the most effective workplace safety interventions.

New Law Requires Construction Supers on NYC Projects Above Three Stories

Another measure requires the Department of Buildings to list online the injuries and fatalities that have occurred on a construction site. "Every injury and every death on a construction site must be counted regardless of a violation -- whether a construction worker or member of the public, everyone must be counted. By counting every injury and death, we'll be able to see who is getting hurt, where, and why so that we as a city can make construction safer. We must count every life," said Council Member Ben Kallos.

WorkCover Queensland Cracking Down on Uninsured Companies

During 2015, uninsured businesses submitted 260 workplace injury claims with WorkCover Queensland, costing approximately $6.5 million, and its audits of 650 Queensland businesses found that 3 percent were uninsured.

Connecting Safety Managers To Advanced Benefits From New Gas Detectors

New technologies combine wireless sensing devices and software, promising a brighter day for safety managers looking to simplify record-keeping and compliance, respond faster to emergencies, have fewer accidents and increase worker productivity

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