"It is incumbent upon all of us to protect both the safety of our police officers and the rights and well-being of all of our citizens. We can, and we must, examine new ways to do both," Attorney General Eric Holder said Jan. 15.
It's hardly surprising that young adults who text on cell phones while walking may be may prone to trip or make contact with obstacles.
The annual summary of transportation policies includes addressing distracted driving, substance impaired driving and medical fitness for duty.
The agency's 2013 Toxics Release Inventory analysis shows this was 84 percent of the toxic chemical waste managed at U.S. industrial facilities that year.
The White House's announcement of a new goal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector included a reference to the upcoming standards.
The combustible dust explosion at the New Jersey company injured seven employees in 2012.
Area monitors can be placed to create a buffer between hazards and people, so they know what they are heading into or what is coming their way.
The employers face more than $110,000 in fines for allegedly failing to provide protection.
"Simply put, the proximity detection final rule will save lives and has the potential to dramatically improve the safety of mining operations," said Assistant Secretary Joe Main. "It already has the support of many in the mining industry."
One passenger died while dozens of others were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation in an incident in the nation's capital.
States are encouraged to apply for annual CVISN and PRISM grants.
OSHA also ruled that Air Methods Corp. must pay more than $166k in back wages and damages.
Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny said Jan. 9 that the two vaccines have undergone Phase 1 testing and have an acceptable safety profile.
Based in Austin, the Oil and Gas Division regulates the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas in Texas.
That's a good question, and one with many answers.
Back in 2010, if you were to type the term "ice cleats" into Google, you would find roughly 18,000 results.