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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.

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.

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.

CDC's Business Pulse Focusing on Opioid Overdose Epidemic

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

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.

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.

Several railroad grade crossings will get flashing lights and gates as a result of nearly $10 million from the Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe Transportation of Energy Products (STEP) by Rail Program.

PTC Progress Report Released

Amtrak's "significant" progress on positive train control means 41 percent of passenger railroads' locomotives are fully equipped with PTC technology, while freight railroads' percentage of locomotives fully equipped with PTC technology rose to 42 percent by Dec. 31, 2016, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.

FDA Wins Permanent Injunction in Salmonella Case

The decree and injunction resolve the seizure action and prohibit further use of the seized product unless specifically approved by the FDA; it also permanently enjoins the defendants from manufacturing milk powder products at their facility unless they comply with certain remedial provisions.

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

The NIOSH advisory board will meet in Naperville, Ill.

Colorado Supplement Makers Ordered to Cease Operations

EonNutra LLC, CDSM LLC, and HABW LLC have been ordered to immediately cease operations.

DOT: January 2017 Airline On-Time Arrival Rate Down From January 2016

The rate is up from December 2016, however.

CDC Identifies Zika Risk in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties

It’s the first virus transmission since June 15, 2016.

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