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Massachusetts Trucking Company Ordered to Shut Down by FMCSA

An investigation led to a declaration of imminent hazard to public safety by the agency.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Amazon for Violating Hazmat Regulations

The agency alleges Amazon did not properly package and mark the package, given the contents.

HHS, Cuba Sign Public Health Pact

"Cuba has made significant contributions to health and science, as evidenced by their contribution to the Ebola response in West Africa and becoming the first country to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission. This new collaboration is a historic opportunity for two nations to build on each other's knowledge and experience and benefit biomedical research and public health at large," HHS Secretary Burwell said.



L&I Lifesaving Award Nominations Open

All workers who are covered by the state workers' compensation system or a self-insured employer are eligible to be nominated. The nominee must have performed "hands-on" aid in saving a life.

FDA Approves Cholera Vaccine

Cholera is rare in the United States, but travelers to parts of the world with inadequate water and sewage treatment and poor sanitation are at risk for infection. Travelers to such areas have relied on preventive strategies recommended by CDC to protect themselves against cholera, including safe food and water practices and frequent hand washing.

The 2016 NFPA Conference & Expo is taking place June 13-16 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

NFPA 2016: Big Data and NEC 2017 Changes

The National Fire Protection Association's annual Conference & Expo is taking place June 13-16 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

DOT Agencies Extend Sleep Apnea Comment Period to July 8

The comment period had been set to end June 8 on the FMCSA and FRA notice requesting information about the evaluation of safety-sensitive personnel for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.

NTSB Conducting Accident Site Photography Course Next Month

The July 12-14 course will give students an overview of photographic procedures and techniques focused on documenting transportation accident investigations in photos.

OSHA Cites Construction Company after Serious Fall Injury

Paramo Daniela Construction was cited for willful, repeat. and other than serious violations.

MSHA Proposes Workplace Examination Rule

The rule would help prevent injuries at metal and nonmetal mines.

July 20 Key Date for DuPont/Dow Merger

Their special shareholder meetings are scheduled to begin simultaneously at 10 a.m. in Wilmington, Del., and Midland, Mich.

OSHA Penalizes Company for Firing Driver Who Refused to Violate Safety Regulations

NFI Interactive Logistics has been ordered to reinstate the employee and pay a total of $276,000, DOL announced.

AIHA Announces SynergistNOW Blog

The blog is for experienced IH professionals looking for insight.

NTSB Cites Limited Visibility, Lack of Communication in Ship Channel Collision

The collision of a 623-foot long bulk carrier with a 600-foot tanker caused about 88,200 gallons of methyl tert-butyl ether to spill into the Houston Ship Channel on March 9, 2015.

The complex, an ethylene cracker with a polyethylene derivatives unit, will be built on the banks of the Ohio River about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. As many as 6,000 construction workers will be involved in building it once main construction starts in approximately 18 months.

Shell Plans Big Petrochemicals Complex Near Pittsburgh

The complex, an ethylene cracker with a polyethylene derivatives unit, will be built on the banks of the Ohio River about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. As many as 6,000 construction workers will be involved in building it once main construction starts in approximately 18 months.

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