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White House AI Report Calls for Stronger Workers' Safety Net

Significant education and training investments will be needed as artificial intelligence changes the nature of the work and skills demanded by the U.S. labor market, it says.

HIOSH Sets Recordkeeping Rule Hearing

The Dec. 28 hearing concerns proposed amendments to bring the HIOSH standards into conformity with federal OSHA's standards for recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses.

DOT Report Shows Progress in Upward Mobility via Transportation

Seven cities have been able to improve their upward mobility efforts in a new report.

OSHA Renews Colorado Safety Association Alliance

The alliance will continue to work towards improving worker safety culture in Colorado.

Hair testing is an excellent way to deter employees

FMCSA Holds Random Testing Rate at 25 Percent for 2017

The agency announced it is maintaining that rate for regulated motor carriers during the 2017 calendar year.

Washington's Subways Operating Extra Hours New Year's Eve

The transit agency said information about 2017 SafeTrack surges will be announced in early January, but there would be no scheduled maintenance on the Metrorail system over the Christmas or New Year's holiday weekends.

Gutter Cleaning Company Cited For Fall Protection Violation after Worker Falls from Garage

The New Jersey contractor has been cited twice in 11 months for fall hazards.

Washington State's Paid Sick Leave Law One Year Away

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will adopt rules in 2017 to enforce the new requirement, including procedures for notification to employees and reporting regarding sick leave, and protecting employees from retaliation for the lawful use of sick leave.



GM to Start Producing Self-Driving Vehicles at Orion Township Plant

Within a few months, testing will expand to metro Detroit, the company announced Dec. 15.

Canada Offers Drone Incident Reporting Tool

"In the past few years, the use of drones in Canada has increased tremendously, and it's a good time to be working with this industry. Transport Canada is taking a number of steps to improve safety and innovation in this sector, including engaging retailers so new drone users are aware of the rules from the start; introducing an efficient tool for Canadians to report safety issues; and helping drone users test new technology," said Minister of Transport Marc Garneau.

Crystal Finishing Systems Cited Following Fatality Investigation

A worker died after being caught between a crane hook and load bars.

This Amtrak photo shows one of its trains traveling along the Northeast Corridor. (Amtrak photo by Chuck Gomez)

DOT Reveals Plan for Northeast Corridor Upgrade

"The Department of Transportation believes that investing in this vision for the Northeast Corridor must happen—because rail does more than take us places; it provides us with opportunities and connects us to the future," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

Ready Campaign Offers Wise Holiday Advice

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign recently offered safety tips for the holiday season, and this year it chose to deliver them via a poem.

Contractor Exposed Workers to Scaffolding, Fall Hazards

After a compliance officer saw Real Contractors’ employees exposed to fall hazards, OSHA cited the company for repeat violations related to failure to provide safe scaffolding, and failure to provide fall protection and training. A serious violation was also given to the Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania-based company for additional scaffold hazards. "By not complying with OSHA safety standards, Real Contractors continues to put its workers at serious risk of being injured or killed on the job. The hazards found in our inspection are all completely preventable, and must be immediately corrected by the company," said Theresa Downs, director of OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office.

$75 Million Awarded for Utah Transit Authority's Bus Rapid Transit

The line will connect two communities south of Salt Lake City.

OSHA Paper Focuses on Safety and Health's Core Role in Sustainability

"It is clear that more and more businesses are building the concept of sustainability into their operations," said Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels. "We believe the next innovation is integrating worker safety and health into these sustainability strategies."

MIOSHA Partners with Contractors on Hospital Construction Project

"Partnering with the employer community is fundamental to preventing workplace hazards, which is why MIOSHA is pleased to form its first cooperative relationship with Skanska Closner on this exciting project," MIOSHA Construction Safety and Health Division Director Lawrence Hidalgo said.

Tennessee Fire Marshal Honors Four Departments

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office has recognized four fire departments in the state that collectively installed more than 400 smoke alarms in their communities as part of the SFMO's "100 for 100" initiative.

Sheet Metal Manufacturer Cited After Court Ordered Inspection

OSHA found more than a dozen repeated and serious violations.

WV Governor Gives State Workers Half Day Off Dec. 23

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's office noted that his proclamation does not affect the work requirements of public employees who may be called to duty to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of West Virginians.

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