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ATSB to Investigate All Rail Accidents in Australia

"The ATSB has extensive investigation experience in the rail, aviation and marine sectors," said ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood. "A move to a fully national investigation role for rail will further enhance transport safety in Australia."

Disney Reaches Agreement with DOL on Back Pay

Disney will provide $3.8 million in back wages to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Organizations Backing Brain Injury Awareness Day 2017

More than 3.5 million adults and children suffer an acquired brain injury every year. Traumatic brain injury, a subset of ABI, affects at least 2.5 million children and adults annually in this country, with 280,000 TBI hospitalizations and 50,000 TBI deaths recorded annually.



UK Company Fined $198,000 After Two Hurt in Falls

"Both of these men suffered shocking injuries after falling from height, which could easily have been a double fatality. Our investigation found the incident could have been avoided had adequate monitoring been taking place," said Tania van Rixtel, the HSE inspector.

This photo shows extensive damage to the old A1A highway in Florida from Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.

Windstorm Impact Reduction Strategic Plan Out for Comments

In terms of property losses covered by insurance, 14 of the 15 costliest natural disasters in U.S. history were due to windstorms: 12 hurricanes and two tornado outbreaks.

Washington L&I VPP Seminar Set for March 30

The companies that will explain how they've made their workplaces as safe as possible and created a culture of safety include Trident Seafoods, CMC Biologics, NuStar Energy, Nucor Steel, the Washington Onsite Sewage Association, and K-Solutions Law.

New Stamp Honors Deaf Education Pioneer

Robert Panara taught English for two decades at Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C. He helped found the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in 1967 and became its first deaf faculty member.

10th International Conference on Managing Fatigue Kicks Off This Month

The conference will take place March 20-23 in San Diego.

BSEE Testing New Oil Burning Technology

The Oil Spill Research Program is testing new technology at the USCG’s Joint Maritime Test Facility.

Big Recall of Smart Chargers Announced

Big Recall of Smart Chargers Announced

CPSC reported that the company has received 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger's plastic cover, including six reports of chargers emitting a burning odor, but no injuries have been reported.

Canadian Rules Restrict Recreational Drones' Use

The rules say recreational drone operators must mark their drones with their contact information and may not fly higher than 90 meters (295 feet), at night, or within 75 meters of buildings, vehicles, or people.

CDC's Business Pulse Focusing on Opioid Overdose Epidemic

The new digital platform from the CDC provides resources for employers.

OSHA's 'Safe and Sound Campaign' Urges Employers to Keep Workplaces Safe

The campaign calls on employers to review their safety and health programs that protect workers.

CSB 'Disappointed' President's Budget Proposes Elimination

"The American public are safer today as a result of the work of the dedicated and professional staff of the CSB. As this process moves forward, we hope that the important mission of this agency will be preserved," Chairperson Vanessa Allen Sutherland said in a statement March 16.

Radiation and Worker Health Advisory Board to Meet March 22-23

The NIOSH advisory board will meet in Naperville, Ill.

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