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Lawyers Propose Split of Deepwater Horizon Case Fees

Two law firms in New Orleans and Lafayette, La., that led the plaintiffs' case are slated to receive $87.7 million each if the proposed allocation is approved.

DOL and North American Quarry Reach Settlement in Fatal Incident

The agency says inadequate training and unsafe working conditions led to a fatality

OSHA Finds Employer in Fatal Trench Collapse Did Not Provide Safety Training

Atlantic Drain Service Co. Inc. has been cited for 18 violations.

FDA Allows Marketing of First Whole Slide Imaging System

The system will allow for digital pathology.

National Robotics Week 2017 Under Way

Mapping, ocean and space exploration, home companionship – the 10 robots featured as National Robotics Week 2017 All-Stars can do a lot.

National take-back days have allowed participating agencies to take more than 4.1 million pounds of unwanted or expired prescription medications out of circulation since DEA

Michigan Launches Updated Rx Drug Monitoring Program

Announced April 11, the new Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) uses Appriss Health's PMP AWARxE and replaces an older MAPS platform.

FAA Begins EIS for New Runway at Charlotte Douglas Airport

CLT is the fifth busiest airport in the country.



European Commission Taking Public Comments on EU-OSHA's Performance

Its public consultation through July 5 asks about the job being done by three other EU agencies, as well.

More than $9 Million Available for Tribal Transportation Improvements

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao made the announcement.

Third NRC/DOE Workshop Set on Advanced Reactor Designs

The agency defines advanced reactors as technologies using something other than water to cool the reactor core. NRC is currently discussing one advanced design with a vendor considering applying for design certification.

Resources Available for Fourth Annual Stand-Down

NIOSH is making a number of resources available for all employers participating in this year's stand-down.

Midcourse Review Sets Stage for NIOSH Motor Vehicle Research

Examining how prescription and OTC drugs contribute to work-related crashes and also developing a system to categorize medications’ risk levels were recommended in comments from stakeholders and the public as the agency’s Center for Motor Vehicle Safety plans its next actions.

FAA to Release Maps to Speed Up Drone Applications

The maps will depict areas and altitudes near airports where they may operate safely.

Three-Month Delay Debated for OSHA Crystalline Silica Standard's Enforcement

The agency announced enforcement will now begin Sept. 23, 2017.

FDA Allows Marketing of Tests that Provide Genetic Risk Information

23andMe tests for 10 diseases or conditions.

NIST Competition Hunting for Indoor GPS Apps

The Commerce Department agency is sponsoring a competition, PerfLoc, to generate the best apps from the developer community. Developers have until Aug. 17, 2017, to submit their entries.

New Standard Supports Cleaning Protocols for Reusable Medical Devices

In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerted FDA about a potential association between multi-drug resistant bacteria and duodenoscopes, and FDA's investigation showed that infections were occurring despite confirmation that the users were following proper manufacturer cleaning and disinfection or sterilization instructions.

Report Sheds Light on Heroin Crisis in Colorado

Documented instances where emergency medical services personnel used Naloxone to treat suspected overdoses also rose from 997 events during 2011 to 3,393 events during 2016, while potentially related new cases of hepatitis C have increased 80 percent, the report says.

California Lab Approved as NRTL

Many OSHA standards require that an NRTL test and certify certain types of equipment as safe for use in workplaces. They are independent laboratories that meet OSHA's requirements for performing safety testing and certification of products.

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