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HHS Takes First Enforcement Action Over Reporting of HIPAA Breach

The HHS investigation showed Presence Health failed to notify, without unreasonable delay and within 60 days of discovering the breach, each of the 836 individuals affected by the breach, prominent media outlets (as required for breaches affecting 500 or more individuals), and OCR.

U.S. Mining Deaths Dropped to New Low in 2016

Twenty-five U.S. miners died in work-related accidents last year.

EEOC Issues Regs on Federal Agencies' Affirmative Action for Disabled Workers

"These new regulations provide concrete steps and accountability mechanisms to promote employment and advancement opportunities for people with disabilities across the government," said EEOC Chair Jenny Yang.



AFL-CIO Pushing for Health Care Violence Standard

Two AFL-CIO representatives will be taking part in the Jan. 10 public meeting: Rebecca Reindel, a senior safety & health specialist, and Peg Seminario, the AFL-CIO's director of Safety and Health.

Record Number of Women Become New South Wales Firefighters

All 24 recruits in the Australian department's most recent class received advanced training in firefighting, road crash rescue procedures, advanced first aid, community risk management, fire science, and hazardous materials response.

DOL Sues Manufacturer After It Fired Employee Who Tried to Call 911

The company's owner insisted the worker drive the injured employee to an urgent care clinic instead, according to OSHA.

Illinois Roofing Contractor Cited After Exposing Workers to Deadly Fall Hazards

Four willful and two serious safety violations were issued to Barringer Brothers Roofing.

National Training Standards for New Truck, Bus Drivers Take Effect Feb. 6

When the rule is fully in effect, applicants seeking a CDL will be required to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge training and behind-the-wheel training on a driving range and on a public road, with training obtained from an instructional program that meets FMCSA standards.

Jersey City Medical Center Fined After Worker Fatality

OSHA has cited the medical center for one willful and four serious safety violations. The case involves $174,593 in proposed penalties.

3M Sells Prescription Eyewear Business to HOYA Vision Care

HOYA Corporation is a Japanese multinational; HOYA Vision Care’s North American headquarters are located in Lewisville, Texas.

Michigan OSHA Cites Exhaust Equipment Manufacturer

The agency reported its General Industry Safety and Health Division conducted an inspection at the Ypsilanti facility in response to an employee complaint alleging safety and health hazards. Citations were issued for eight serious, six repeat serious, three other-than-serious, and two repeat other-than-serious violations.

New OSHA Administrator Named for Dallas Region

Kelly Knighton has been named the new administrator of the Dallas regional office.

Wisconsin Metal Fabrication Company Cited After Teenaged Worker Dies

Sixteen serious and one other-than-serious safety and health violations were given to G.D. Roberts & Co. Inc.

March HFES Meeting Concerns Health Care Ergonomics

The 2017 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, March 5-8, 2017, will feature more than 180 presentations by health and safety researchers, policy makers, physicians and other health providers, medical device designers, health IT professionals, and biomedical engineers. It will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, La.

DOL Rule to Boost Transparency of Disability Claims Process

It can be challenging for workers seeking disability benefits from an employer-sponsored plan to understand the process and why their claim is approved or denied, according to DOL's rationale for the rule.

Report Identifies Australia's Most Dangerous Highways

The Australian Automobile Association's report identifies the 10 worst sections of highway comprising the National Land Transport Network.

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