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ECHA Reauthorization Case for Glyphosate Heating Up

The agency's Committee for Risk Assessment will adopt a final opinion by the end of November on whether to extend the authorization for glyphosate, a widely used herbicide that is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, to continue being used in the European Union.

Fuel Oil Safety Valves Recalled

Owners of the valves are asked to immediately contact R.W. Beckett, which is based in Ridgeville, Ohio, for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.

DOL Makes $500K Available for Native Hawaiians, Alaskans, to Develop STEM Skills

The fund have been made available for native youth, ages 14-24.

Four Countries Added to Zika Virua Travel Guidance

The CDC posted a travel notice for Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives and Soloman Islands.

DOE Wants Comments on Possible Changes to Uranium Transfers

The U.S. Department of Energy is asking for comments and information by April 10 about a possible change in its transfers of uranium for cleanup services at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.

CDC: Avian Influenza Outbreak Poses Low Risk to People

The CDC is working with other health organizations to minimize any health risk posed by the outbreak in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

DoD Expands Drug Testing of Recruits

The revised policy allows applicants who test positive to reapply after 90 days if the particular service allows it, but an individual who tests positive on the second test, regardless of drug type, is permanently disqualified from military service.

DOL Makes Funding Available for Job and Leadership Skills to Disadvantaged Youths

Anywhere from $700,000 to $1.1 million will be awarded to YouthBuild programs across the country.



2017 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award Winner Announced

Dolly Hulin from the Thomasville Fire Department in North Carolina has been named the winner.

NIOSH Announces Free 2017 Screenings for Coal Miners

The screenings are part of the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP).

Comments Due Today on Keurig Settlement with CPSC

The company has agreed to pay a $5.8 million civil penalty for not reporting the problems with Keurig MINI Plus Brewing Systems after receiving about 200 reports of hot water, coffee, and coffee grounds spraying out of the brewers between 2010 and 2014.

New York's Citywide Ferry Service Hiring Captains, Deckhands

Construction is under way on the Navy Yard homeport for the vessels -- a 56,000-square-foot maintenance and storage facility with berthing space for 25 boats, supplies, parts, and utilities, including a 40,000-gallon diesel fueling system.

We Don't Trust Self-Driving Cars

AAA reports most U.S. drivers are afraid of fully autonomous cars.

NASA Satellite Improves Storm Forecasting

The Geostationary Lightning Mapper is providing images to help forecasters anticipate severe weather and issue flood warnings earlier, according to the agency.

NTSB Reports Errors in Docking Maneuver and Insufficient Oversight Caused Carnival Pride Incident

A new report says too much speed and too steep an angle of approach caused the incident that resulted in more than $2 million in property damage.

Funding Awarded to Iowa Workers Affected by John Deere Layoffs

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $691,693 as part of a National Dislocated Worker Grant.

The Taser X2 has been is authorized for use by police forces in England and Wales as of March 2017. (Taser photo)

Britain Requiring Police to Publish Data on Use of Tasers

The Home Secretary announced March 2 that departments will have to begin publishing data on all of their use of force starting next month.

Data Comm Reducing Delays at Miami International Airport

The technology improves the communication between air traffic controllers and pilots.

Significant Differences Among Occupational Groups Found in Short Sleep Duration

A CDC study evaluated sleep duration across 90 different occupational groups.

Oklahoma DOL Seeks Video Contest Entries

The theme is Safety @ Peak Performance. Entries are due by April 21.

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