Distractions in transportation is an item on the agency's 2015 Most Wanted List. The March 31 event in Washington, D.C., is open to the public.
OSHA has issued $79,900 in proposed fines to SER Construction Partners Ltd. The investigation began in January as part of the National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavations.
OSHA has cited Hussman Corp. for three willful and 12 serious hazards.
The Martinsburg, W. Va., Company is a framing, sliding, and roofing contractor.
B. Todd Jones' resignation is effective March 31. Attorney General Eric Holder thanked him for his work as director, saying he "has cemented his reputation as an exemplary leader, a consummate professional, and an outstanding public servant."
"This group of outstanding FDNY members represents the future of emergency medical services in New York City and who will guide the EMTs and paramedics serving in the field as they respond to life-threatening emergencies," Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said.
There were 9,412 new cases reported during 2014, with an incidence rate of 3.0 cases per 100,000 persons. This was the smallest percentage decrease in a decade.
OSHA said it received many requests from stakeholders seeking more time so they can research and formulate responses to questions included in the RFI.
Congress directed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to analyze the operational, safety, health, and fatigue impacts of the restart provisions.
The department had volunteered to undergo the review by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services following a series of misconduct incidents over the course of five years.
The agency's March 13 order gives owners 60 days to replace any 3-inch McKenzie UNNR ball valve in a tank car used to transport any hazardous material described in 49 CFR 172.101 and 90 days to remove the 1-inch and 2-inch valves.
Fentanyl is a Schedule II narcotic used as a painkiller and anesthetic. It is the most potent opioid available for use in medical treatment; ingestion of doses as small as 0.25 mg can be fatal.
The 79-page document outlines best practices for preventing harmful exposures to respirable crystalline silica.
OSHA has launched an investigation after 28 employees suffered injuries due to allegedly poor safety standards.
FMCSA has released a new app intended to make performance information more accessible.
The test of the Emergency Alert System on March 18 will take place in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee and begin at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
"I am very grateful for this opportunity to lead this dynamic agency that is dedicated to improving transportation safety," Hart said. "I have been involved in transportation safety for more than 30 years, and the NTSB truly sets the bar higher for continued safety improvement."
The revision would reflect current national consensus standards and make sure employers use up-to-date eye and face protection.
The first prize winner will be awarded $200,000.
The ad is part of the broader "STOP and Think SAFE" campaign calling attention to the four leading causes of death on local farms: Slurry, Animals, Falls (from height) and Equipment.