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FDA Taking Comments on Cybersecurity Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturers

"All medical devices that use software and are connected to hospital and health care organizations' networks have vulnerabilities—some we can proactively protect against, while others require vigilant monitoring and timely remediation," said Dr. Suzanne Schwartz, M.D., M.B.A., associate director for science and strategic partnerships and acting director of emergency preparedness/operations and medical countermeasures in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Massachusetts Roofing Contractor Exposes Workers to Fall Hazards: OSHA

A S General Construction faces $188,760 in OSHA proposed fines.

European Counter Terrorism Centre Launched

The new center allows European Union Member States to share information about threats and to improve their strategies for handling them.



Proposed Rule Updates Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The proposed rule would provide updates to the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regulations.

Obama Administration to Partner with 27 Communities for Local Food Enterprise

Local Foods, Local Places will promote economic development in communities from 22 states.

Joint Commission Confers First Integrated Care Certification

The initial certification belongs to Parrish Medical Center, a 210-bed, not-for-profit public medical center in Titusville, Fla., that is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Employers throughout Oregon are invited to participate in the voluntary Safety Break. Businesses can decide what activities are most beneficial to their workforce.

Oregon OSHA's 2016 Safety Break Set for May 11

The 13th annual event will raise awareness of workplace safety and health with targeted training, award recognition meetings, and other activities.

Adapt Pharma Making Naloxone Available to All U.S. High Schools

Adapt Pharma Making Naloxone Available to All U.S. High Schools

The announcement, made at the CHMI Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit, builds upon a 2015 announcement with Adapt Pharma to provide school districts, college campuses, public safety agencies, and community-based organizations access to discounted pricing to Naloxone.

PNNL, in partnership with General Motors, Alcoa ,and TWB Company LLC, have transformed a joining technique called friction stir welding for expanded use of lightweight aluminum in vehicles, such as this door panel. (Photo courtesy of TWB Company LLC.)

Research Collaboration Launched for Lightweight Materials

DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will manage the Lightweight Materials National Lab Consortium — LightMAT — which is a network of nine national labs with technical capabilities for creating lightweight materials.

DARPA Seeking More Stable Atomic Clocks

DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting research proposals for the development of high-stability timekeeping instruments with suitably low size, weight, and power to enable their widespread deployment in battery-powered portable applications.

Federal Offices Closed in Nation's Capital, Transit Running Limited Schedule

Federal offices in the Washington, D.C., area are closed on Monday, Jan. 25, as the area continues to dig out from the weekend blizzard that dumped 20 inches or more on the city.

Drone Registrations Start Well, FAA Chief Says

During the first 30 days after the registry went online, 295,306 people registered their unmanned aircraft and took advantage of a $5 registration fee rebate.

Truck Driver Fired for Reporting Truck Safety Concerns: OSHA

OSHA has ordered the employer to pay lost wages, along with $10,000 in punitive damages and $3,060.02 in attorney's fees, and also to expunge the driver's employment records.

Texas Flooring Company Cited After Worker Falls Off Balcony on Job Site

OSHA has cited Subfloor Systems and issued $66,990 in proposed penalties.

DOL Urges Storm Workers, Public to Be Aware of Hazards During Storm Cleanup

OSHA says the public needs to take the necessary steps to stay safe.

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