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Seven Companies Fined for Exposing Employees to Asbestos

After inspection of a construction site, OSHA has fined the companies a total of $148,000.

Webinar Seeks Suggestions for Improving Nano.gov

Questions and comments can be submitted by email or tweet starting 24 hours before the Sept. 20 webinar.

NHTSA Sets Hearing on ZAP Imported Electric Vehicles

The Oct. 9 public hearing in Washington, D.C., concerns three-wheeled electric vehicles and whether the importer provided proper notification of non-compliance with safety standards.



Port Authority Posts 1 WTC Update Video

Posted on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the new video shows glass panels being added at the 80th floor of the new skyscraper and concrete pours on the 93rd floor.

DHS Undersecretary Defends CFATS Progress

During a House subcommittee hearing on 9/11’s 11th anniversary, most witnesses said they support the program’s approach.

Report Assesses Wildfire Risks in West

More than 740,000 residences worth $136 billion in 13 states are at high or very high risk, according to the CoreLogic 2012 Wildfire Hazard Risk Report.

World Trade Center Health Program Adds Cancer Coverage for 9/11 Victims

NIOSH adds cancers to the list of illnesses resulting from the 2001 terrorist attacks covered by the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

DOT Launches Pipeline Safety Update

The new website offers summaries of federal and states' regulatory actions on pipelines and an overview of the existing U.S. pipeline infrastructure. It will feature public comment opportunities.

UK Officials Reduce Mandatory Inspections

Combating red tape and over-regulation, UK officials have eliminated the laws that require some businesses to be inspected on a regular basis.

ASSEF Announces 2012 Recipients

The America Responds Memorial Scholarship and the Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship were created after the terrorist attacks to honor those who were killed.

MSHA Highlights Abandoned Mine Websites

There are about 300,000 such mines in Appalachia alone, according to the agency.

NIOSH Dust Tool Makes HHSinnovates Finals

For the first time, members of the public can vote until Sept. 14 for their favorite innovation, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced.

Hazmat Professionals Meeting in Anchorage

A rail chemical emergency response scenario will be one of the highlights of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals' 2012 National Conference.

OSHA Alleges U.S. Navy Employees Exposed to Hazardous Materials

After employees allegedly were exposed to dangerous chemicals, including lead, OSHA has notified the Navy about 21 serious violations.

Congress & Expo to Honor 2012 NSC Rising Stars of Safety

There are 44 names in this class of promising young safety professionals, including several outside the United States.

Oregon OSHA Presents Workers' Memorial Scholarships

Seven students received them for the 2012-13 academic year during a Sept. 6 ceremony in Salem, Ore.

HSE Proposes Exemptions for 865,000 Self-Employed

The British agency has opened a public consultation on proposals to exempt some self-employed people from health and safety legislation.

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