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Three Meetings Set on Oilfield Hours Exemption

Several groups or organizations asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the comment period and schedule the public sessions.

'Small, Controlled Burn' Under Way at Richmond Refinery

The fire in the Chevron refinery's 4 Crude Unit began at 6:15 p.m. local time Aug. 6. About 200 local residents reporting respiratory problems went to a local hospital by 11:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Times reported.

Online Prescription Monitoring Program Launched in Texas

The state Department of Public Safety announced the initiative Aug. 2.



Lloyd's Unit Offers D&O Policy for Emerging Global Risks

The Lloyd's-based insurance group Navigators Syndicate is writing the new directors and officers product to cover civil fines and penalties assessed under sections of Sarbanes Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

IAEA Adds Mobile Website for Nuclear Information System

The International Nuclear Information System, INIS, hosts one of the world’s largest collections of published information about peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.

Suggestions Sought for Mobile-izing www.dol.com

The U.S. Labor Department seeks suggestions from the public about how to make more government services and information accessible on mobile devices.

Seattle Tunnel Construction in High Gear

The SR 99 tunnel is moving a portion of the north-south state highway underground. A tunnel launch pit that is 400 feet long and 80 feet deep has been built.

CDC Tracking Swine Flu Cases in Several States

On Aug. 3, the agency reported 12 new cases in Hawaii, Ohio, and Indiana.

Australian Report Confirms Higher Injury Rates for Temp Workers

Safe Work Australia funded the research and released the report July 30.

Five Years After Collapse, MnDOT, NTSB See Progress

An Interstate 35W bridge fell into the Mississippi River on Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. Building and inspection of bridges have improved since then, Minnesota’s transportation commissioner says.

Sears Recalls 795,000 Dehumidifiers for Fire Risk

Made by LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China, the units can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch on fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

OIRA's Administrator Leaving This Month

Cass Sunstein will rejoin the Harvard Law School as a professor and director of its new Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy.

Slight Drop in Comp Benefits Paid in 2010

The National Academy of Social Insurance reported it resulted mainly from a 2.1 percent drop in medical benefits for injured workers.

FMCSA Making Traffic Conviction Reporting Change

CDL license holders no longer will be required to report their out-of-state traffic convictions to the state where they are licensed, if the proposed rule is enacted.

MSHA to Award $1.25 Million in Mine Safety Grants

States and non-profits are invited to apply by Aug. 31 for grants to provide training and training materials on mine emergency preparedness.

Upcoming Bucky Covington Album to Aid Injured Firefighters

When the country music star releases his second album Sept. 11, a special IAFF edition will feature two tracks to be purchased exclusively through the Help the Good Guys website.

AIHA Fellows Scholarship Established

More than $26,000 raised toward a $100,000 goal in the first six weeks after the annual SIG meeting at AIHce 2012.

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