Bill Perry has been appointed the position.
The agency estimates 8 million U.S. health care workers are potentially exposed to such drugs in their workplaces.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the new policy Sept. 8, saying it will help save lives and prevent misuse of prescription medications.
The NephroCheck test can determine whether certain critically ill, hospitalized patients are at risk of developing moderate to severe acute kidney injury in the 12 hours following the administration of the test.
"September is also the height of hurricane season, so preparing now is even more critical for families and businesses in the Southeast," said Region IV Acting Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III.
The law taking effect Sept. 16 says a driver must allow 3 feet of distance when overtaking or passing a bicyclist.
OSHA cited the company with 38 violations, adding up to $341,550 in fines.
The Norfolk Constabulary, a British police agency, released it Sept. 4 to send a powerful message to motorists. The motorcyclist's family supports the release of the video from their son's headcam.
CDC ultimately concluded 751 patients were diagnosed with a fungal infection related to their injections and that 64 of them died, according to DOJ, which said there is an active ongoing criminal investigation of the New England Compounding Center.
According to OSHA, the conveyor in which the employee was caught was not guarded, and the shredder was not locked out prior to workers entering the pit.
A host of organizations are partners in the Got Weather? campaign that is focused this month on pre-flight weather.
U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier issued his phase one findings of fact and conclusions of law Sept. 4 in the New Orleans multidistrict litigation.
The Emergency Order of Revocation comes for allegedly violating Federal Aviation Regulations related to holding a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is converting one of its laboratories into a small office building to try out smart software technologies that will be designed to reduce energy use in commercial buildings.
Maritime New Zealand Director Keith Manch said the new agreement "brings with it significant improvements to search and rescue capability."
BARDA will provide funding and access to subject-matter expertise and technical support toward the goal of FDA approval for ZMapp, an experimental medication.
The 73-year-old worker sustained fatal injuries.
The railway company must pay a worker who was disciplined for taking doctor-ordered leave.
The agency is celebrating Sept. 5 as a national health awareness day focused on increasing workers’ knowledge of respiratory protection with outreach that includes Pinterest-ready infographics, tweets throughout the day, and a twitter chat with NIOSH N95 respirator experts.
It is the largest fine in the history of the California PUC.