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Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Closer to Resuming Operations

Final inspections of WIPP's primary waste hoist began Oct. 7, and a town hall meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 16 to update residents about the recovery process.

The trains will be built to be fully automatic, but there will be operators aboard them when they first enter service starting in 2022, London Underground reported. (Transport for London photo)

New London Subway Trains to Be Fully Automatic

The design for 250 new trains has been selected. They'll be in service from the mid-2020s but will have an operator on board when they first enter service, Transport for London reported.

OSHA, FCC, NATE Holding Tower Climbing Workshop Oct. 14

The workshop will consist of two panel discussions -- the first titled "Diagnosing the Problem: Causes of High Fatality and Injury Rates" and the second titled "Implementing the Solution: Identifying and Adapting Best Practices."



Dallas Nurse's Ebola Diagnosis Raises Concern

President Obama was briefed Sunday by HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and ordered federal authorities to take immediate additional steps to ensure hospitals and health care providers nationwide are prepared to follow protocols should they encounter an Ebola patient.

FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. Cited for Machine Guarding Hazard

OSHA has previously cited the company in 2010 and 2011 for similar hazards at facilities in Grove City, Ohio, and Syracuse, N.Y.

OSHA Cites Haverhill Chemicals in Fatality

The company has been placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, OSHA announced.

Veolia Touts Recycling Success of Eiffel Tower Renovation

With the iconic Paris tower's first floor renovation completed, most of the coverage and commentary has focused on its new glass floor.

NTSB Presents Safety Seminar on Technically Advanced Aircraft

The seminar will be held on Saturday, November 8.

MSHA Releases Findings on Double Fatality

The findings are in regards to the double fatality at a West Virginia coal mine.

NIJ Taking Public Comments on Bomb Suit Testing Standard

Nov. 14 is the comment deadline on the draft standard, which was developed by a panel of technical experts and reviewed by an Advisory Working Group with representatives from organizations that included the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board, International Association of Chiefs of Police, DHS, and the FBI.

OSHA Publishing RFI on Updated PELs

The agency asks for comments on the 205-page request for information to be submitted within 180 days.

Stair and Cabinet Manufacturer Cited after Employee Amputation

The Newington, Connecticut, company faces fines from OSHA.

OSHA Seeking Proposals for Outreach Training Program

OSHA is looking for proposals for both the 10-hour and 30-hour online courses.

DOT Agencies, USFA Produce Best Practices Document for Crude Oil Emergencies

Their partnership has produced a reference sheet for emergency responders.

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