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NIST Reports Machine Communications Breakthrough

A prototype application converts data and messages written in ROS-Industrial, preferred by robotics researchers, and MTConnect, used by the builders of machine tools, into a form understandable to both.

Large Oil Rig Sets Sail for UK’s North Sea

This oil rig, which cost £250 million to build, is the final piece of the largest rig built in 25 years.

Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Regs into Law

House Bill 1317 is the measure that implements Amendment 64, the legalization amendment passed by the state’s voters last fall.



Non-U.S. Attendance at AIHce 2013 Topped 1,100

An AIHA public relations specialist reports 1,122 non-U.S. attendees visited last week's conference in Montreal.

FSIS to Finalize HACCP Validation Guidance

Negative comments from small establishments in particular held up the guidance several years ago.

Study Explores Environmental and Health Impacts of Lithium Batteries for Electric Vehicles

In a new study, researchers are assessing the life cycle of batteries in order to find ways to reduce global warming emissions and address nanotechnology innovations that could improve the overall performance of the batteries.

Digger Derricks Rule Finalized Again

OSHA pulled the rule in February in response to one adverse comment but now is going ahead with it.

Ohio Receives $15 Million from DOL for 2012 Storm Relief

These funds will create temporary jobs for continued efforts to clean up nearly a year after the storm.

Temporary Span to Repair I-5 Bridge

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the plan shortly after a section of the highway bridge collapsed into the Skagit River.

Global Water Shortages Likely Within Two Generations

In the U.S., 210 million people live near a diminishing water source.

Arctic Search and Rescue Project on Track

The Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute is heading SARiNOR, Search and Rescue in the High North, with a planned launch later this year.

DOT Deploys Bridge Inspection Robot

Its first work will be done on 24 bridges in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

West Virginia Farm Fights EPA Fines

The farm was fined for polluting local water, but a new study suggests the EPA might be wrong.

NSC Urges Safe Driving for Memorial Day Weekend

Besides the estimated 407 traffic deaths, the council estimates 43,500 medically consulted injuries from motor vehicle collisions may occur during the period.

Bulwark Offering Free FR for Moore, OK Workers

The company announced the offer, both for oil or electrical workers directly affected by the recent tornado and electrical utility workers going there to assist, on May 23.

Bioproducts Company to Train Employees with Combustible Dust Simulator

Penford Products of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced the simulator's completion on May 21. It was developed in partnership with Iowa State University's American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

OSHA Extending Crane Operator Certification Compliance Date

Three years have been added, so the date is now Nov. 10, 2017.

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