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Biggest Employment Sector in 2024? Health Care

Of the 9.3 million projected new service-sector jobs by 2024, 3.8 million will be added to the health care and social assistance major sector, which will overtake the state and local government major sector and the professional and business services major sector to become the largest overall.

OSHA Says Electronics Recycler Overexposes Workers to Lead

Echo Environmental Waverly LLC was fined $56,850.

World Leaders Hail Paris Climate Deal

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the Paris Agreement "is a monumental triumph for people and our planet. It sets the stage for progress in ending poverty, strengthening peace, and ensuring a life of dignity and opportunity for all."

AWS Roofing Cited for Fall Hazards

OSHA cited the company for one willful citation.

Dow, DuPont Outline Merger Game Plan

DuPont's Safety & Protection unit is going to be included in one of three independent, publicly traded companies that DowDuPont -- the combined company -- will create through tax-free spin-offs, assuming the merger is completed as the companies intend.

Busiest Facilities Reportedly Suffering Shortage of Air Traffic Controllers

A DOT assistant inspector general told a congressional subcommittee that the problem demands "urgent attention."

DOT to Require Electronic Logging Devices on Commercial Trucks, Buses

The adoption of the long-awaited final rule will improve roadway safety with new technology, according to the agency.

Major U.S. Airlines Ban Hoverboards

American, United, and Delta all announced Dec. 10 that they are banning the devices from their aircraft, USA Today reported.



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NTSB Issues Oversize Loads Safety Alert

"When transporting oversize loads, planning ahead is critical," NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart said. "Both carriers and permitting authorities need to do their part to ensure the safe transport of oversize loads."

Logging Company Cited for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards

Ray Clearing Inc. has been fined more than $35,000 by OSHA.

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