"Requiring that an additional, trained individual double check that the handbrakes have been set on a train will help stop preventable accidents," said FRA Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg.
Administrator Joseph A. Main has said that the reforms have been "real game changers."
The continent appears to be on its way to becoming polio-free, according to the UN agency.
"Kehrer Brothers Construction brought non-English-speaking workers to the U.S. and knowingly exposed them to asbestos," said Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels. "Kehrer also threatened to fire his employees if they spoke with our investigators. This is outrageous, illegal behavior. We at OSHA will do everything in our power to ensure this employer stops endangering his employees."
OSHA has cited Republic Steel for three repeat and eight serious violations.
Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez seeks nominees for service on an advisory board for the program that aids nuclear industry workers diagnosed with medical conditions as a result.
The association announced it Aug. 10, the same day the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported the outbreak in the Bronx has been contained.
The EU agency is trying to find a method for controlling drones' risk to commercial aviation, privacy rights, and even general aviation.
More than 2,600 new class 8 tractors the company is buying this year will be equipped with CAS, which NTSB has trumpeted as an important safety advancement.
"The passenger said that the safety switch on the e-cigarette was off. If the timing was even a little different, it could have resulted in a fire on board the aircraft during flight," according to the agency.
Sometimes electrical equipment must be installed in areas where combustible vapors and gases are used or may be present. These are commonly referred to as "hazardous locations" and are defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the United States.
NASA announced they will eat half of a crop of "Outredgeous" red romaine lettuce that was grown in the Veggie plant growth system on the International Space Station.
Although most heavy equipment manufactured for industrial applications today is of exceptional quality and design, there are still common problems that arise due to the environments and situations in which it is operated. Most heavy equipment comes factory equipped with only the basic accessories and is primarily outfitted for operation in optimal conditions.
The OSHA proposal has support from Materion, the nation's primary beryllium product manufacturer.
A recent OSHA Infosheet highlights the risk of eye infections from contaminated water in improperly maintained emergency equipment.