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NHTSA Sets Two Meetings on Self-Driving Cars

NHTSA will use them to gather information on issues related to safe operation of automated vehicles in order to provide operational guidance to vehicle manufacturers.

DC Metrorail System Shuts Down for Fire Safety Inspections

Inspections of approximately 600 "jumper cables" are being done along all tunnel segments on the 118-mile Metrorail system in the nation's capital after an electrical fire occurred in a tunnel.

Bus Leasing and Interchange Final Rule Compliance Date Extended to January 1, 2018

The original compliance date was initially set for January 1, 2017.



CDC Releases Guideline for Opioid Prescribing

The guideline is intended for primary care providers who are treating adult patients for chronic pain -- and not for active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

Wisconsin Highway Contractor Cited in Struck-by Fatality

OSHA has cited Lunda Construction Company for one willful and five serious safety violations and placed the company in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

New Jersey Contractor Cited for Fall Safety Hazards

The company faces $198,550 in fines for the alleged violations.

OSHA Determines Wrong Floor Designs Led to Contractor's Death

The agency claims the builder's failure to follow safety standards caused the fatality.

Transport Canada Sets Derailment Demonstration for Saturday

The exercise is intended to improve Canada's response capabilities for a train derailment involving flammable liquids -- the scenario that occurred in July 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.

MSHA's Main Celebrates Agency's Progress

"In 2015, 28 miners lost their lives, the lowest number of deaths ever recorded in a single year.... I am proud to be part of this institution and its legacy," Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main wrote in a blog post honoring the agency on its 38th birthday.

OSHA Grants Extra Month for Chemical Hazards Comments

May 2 is the new deadline for comments on the agency’s Guidance on Data Evaluation for Weight of Evidence Determination, designed to help employers consider all available information when classifying hazardous chemicals.

Seattle Explosion Injures Nine Firefighters

The natural gas explosion flattened two buildings.

Mega Construction Cited for Failing to Provide Fall Protection Equipment

OSHA issued the company two repeat citations and proposed penalties of $92,400.

DOL Sues Lear Corp. and Three Managers for Retaliation

The managers retaliated after employees raised safety concerns at the Selma foam manufacturer.

The American Red Cross installed almost 1,000 smoke alarms in one day in North Carolina homes in early 2015.

Domino's, NFPA Teaming Again on Smoke Alarm Campaign

"Daylight saving time is a great time to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries after you set your clocks ahead. This small step is an easy one, but it can help save lives," said Jenny Fouracre, a spokesperson for the pizza company.

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