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Drones Restricted Over 133 Military Bases

The restrictions are taking effect April 14, 2017. There are only a few exceptions that permit drone flights within these restrictions and they must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or the FAA, according to the agency's announcement.

Slightly Lower Atlantic Hurricane Activity Forecast

"Coastal residents are reminded," Colorado State University Department of Atmospheric Science Research Scientist Philip J. Klotzbach and Associate Professor Michael M. Bell wrote, "that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them, and they need to prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is predicted."

Pandemics Film 'Unseen Enemy' Debuts April 7

"The public plays an essential role in the fight to contain and eradicate diseases like Ebola, Zika, and influenza," said CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. "The situation is urgent, but information can help make us less vulnerable."

Two Key Transportation Agencies Turn 50

Both the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board have just celebrated their 50th anniversaries.

NYC Officials Warn of Flood Insurance 'Crisis'

The city's mayor wants Congress to reform FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.

Kiewit Showcases Honolulu Transit Construction

The first phase of the 20-mile light rail system may open in late 2020, and the entire system is scheduled to be fully operational in 2025.

Total's Robot Challenge Nears Finish Line

Five teams have competed in the ARGOS Challenge for the past three years to design the world's first autonomous oil and gas surface robot, with the winner to be chosen May 11.

NIOSH Offers Free 'Safety Pays in Mining' Tool

The online tool allows mining companies to calculate the cost of injury claims and see how they could profitably spend the savings they'd realize from preventing injuries.



Proposals Sought for IAEA Conference on Protecting Nuclear Facilities

The IAEA International Conference on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities will be held Nov. 13-17, 2017, in Vienna, Austria.

ASSE Foundation Awards Scholarships to 116 Students

The foundation awarded $281,750 in scholarships to 90 students pursuing OSH degrees at 48 universities plus $21,915 in professional education grants to 26 ASSE members seeking to further their safety credentials.

Asbestos Hazards Still With Us

The first week of April was again designated National Asbestos Awareness Week by a resolution passed in the U.S. Senate.

Tennessee DOT Adds Name to Memorial Monument

The ceremony at the Smith County Welcome Center on I-40 in Carthage, Tenn., included the unveiling of J.R. Rogers' name on the TDOT monument. Rogers, a HELP truck operator in Nashville, died in December 2016 after being struck by a vehicle on I-40.

AIHA Announces 2017 New Board Members

The new members will be inducted June 7 at the Annual Business Meeting during the 2017 AIHce EXP.

Hantavirus Case Investigated in Washington State

This may be the third recently confirmed case. The chance of being exposed to hantavirus is greatest when people work, play, or live in closed spaces where rodents are actively living.

OSHA Orders Wells Fargo to Reinstate Whistleblower

The bank has been ordered to fully restore the former manager's lost earnings in the banking industry. Wells Fargo plans to appeal.

AGC Study Supports Noontime Toolbox Talks

CEO Stephen Sandherr said the association is now advising construction firms to hold their safety talks and stretching sessions when workers return from their 11 a.m. to noon lunch break, which is common on most job sites, and is looking to establish new training programs to encourage ladder safety.

Commerce Secretary Announces Four Baldrige Winners

George Benton, who chairs The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, announced at the ceremony the official launch of the new Baldrige Cybersecurity Excellence Builder.

PTSD Lawsuit Filed Against Mining Industry Supplier

The EEOC lawsuit alleges the copmany's two principal owners were aware of the ongoing harassment but took no actions to stop it.

Organizations Unite to Promote Healthy Communities

"The environment in which we live, work, and play has a profound effect on our health," said Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., executive director of the American Public Health Association. "If we hope to improve the health of our nation, we must create places that safely encourage physical activity and enhance our well-being."

Florida Agencies Focused on Distracted Driving This Month

There were almost 50,000 crashes in Florida last year that involved distracted driving, and they accounted for more than 3,500 serious bodily injuries and 233 fatalities.

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