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ECHA Finds 22 Labs Ready for One-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Studies

ECHA performed a similar study in 2012 and now reports that global laboratory capacity to conduct the studies has increased. The latest study was triggered by the recent change in the REACH information requirements.

Multiple Violations Assessed Against Food Packaging Provider

OSHA has cited Genpak for failing to implement specific procedures to prevent machinery from starting up during maintenance and servicing and also for exposing workers to fall hazards from unguarded platforms.

The proposed rule would replace the current three-tier system of "satisfactory-conditional-unsatisfactory" for federally regulated commercial motor carriers with a single determination of "unfit."

FMCSA Proposes Rule to Focus on Higher-Risk Motor Carriers

"This update to our methodology will help the agency focus on carriers with a higher crash risk," said FMCSA Acting Administrator Scott Darling. "Carriers that we identify as unfit to operate will be removed from our roadways until they improve."

WHO Renews Warning on Counterfeit Meds

"They can be found in illegal street markets, via unregulated websites through to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals" and are difficult to detect because they are frequently designed to appear identical to the genuine product and may not cause an obvious adverse reaction, according to the updated WHO fact sheet.

FHWA is seeking input in eraly 2016 on improving the ability to view content in the 862-page MUTCD and developing a structure to make it easier to use.

Highways Agency Seeks Input on Modernizing MUTCD

FHWA is seeking input by Feb. 18 on improving users' ability to view content in the 862-page MUTCD and developing a structure to make it easier to use.

Foundation's Report Evaluates 2.5-Inch Connections' Actual Flow

The Technical Committee for NFPA 14 added the requirement for one 2.5-inch inlet per every 250 gallons per minute (gpm) in 2007, "but this requirement lacks supporting scientific documentation, so there was a need to conduct flow testing to determine the amount of water that is possible to flow into an FDC inlet," according to NFPA.

OSHA to Improve Outreach Trainer and Student Cards

OSHA is introducing more durable and secure completion cards for its Outreach Training Program.



An 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 27, 2010, destroyed this building in Concepcion, Chile.

Chilean Architect Wins Presitigious Pritzker Prize

Alejandro Aravena, 48, and his colleagues helped to rebuild the city of Constitución after a February 2010 earthquake and tsunami devastated the city.

Federal Emergency Declaration Signed for Flint Water Crisis

As of Jan. 16, more than 11,300 homes had been visited by the water response teams that are distributing bottled water, filters, replacement cartridges, and water testing kits.

President Obama Proposes Unemployment Insurance Reforms

The plan would ensure workers have access to wage insurance that would replace half of lost wages, up to $10,000 over two years. People out of work who were making less than $50,000 and were with their prior employer for at least three years could use it to help them prepare for a new career.

DOT Investing $4 Billion to Accelerate Vehicle Safety Innovations

The agency has cleared administrative hurdles for new safety technologies.

New NSC Award to Recognize Women Leaders in Safety

The organization has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the Marion Martin Recognition Award.

OSHA Investigation Results in Sixteen Violations for Logging Company

A and S Tree Service Faces $44,000 in fines.

BLS Tallies Variance in Paid Sick Leave

After one year of service, workers in private industry at the largest category of company got eight days of paid leave. After 20 years’ service, it increased to 10 days.

"But we cannot ignore those three million workers," OSHA

Overexertion Injuries Top Liberty Mutual's 2016 List

Overexertion involving outside sources ranked first among the leading causes of disabling injury, according to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.

NSC Backs Adding Collision Avoidance Technologies to NTSB's Most Wanted List

The safety council announced it applauds the priorities that were added.

AIHA Welcomes Managing Director of Global Learning, Names Interim Executive Director

Mark Milroy began his position on Jan. 11, according to the association.

The Austin Independent School District conducted a pilot program in 2014 with cameras mounted on the buses recording an average of 60 violations per day.

Austin School District Deploys Cameras to Stop Illegal Passing

The school district conducted a pilot program two years ago with cameras mounted on the buses recording an average of 60 violations per day. Now, with the cameras deployed, the AISD Police Department will issue warnings during the opening 30 days to motorists who illegally pass a school bus with its stop arm extended.

Quitter's Circle App Backs Up New Year's Resolutions

The American Lung Association has joined forces with Pfizer on a new mobile app and online community called Quitter's Circle that will bring quitters and supporters together, ALA announced Jan. 13.

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