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The types and numbers of lifesaving devices appropriate for each type of vessel are left to the Coast Guard

Rule Requires PFDs for Crews of Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels

Before 2010, certain uninspected commercial vessels, including barges and sailing vessels, were not covered by the statute requiring the Coast Guard to regulate lifesaving devices on uninspected vessels -- the devices were required on such commercial vessels only if they carried passengers for hire.

CDC Awards $7.5 Million to Expand the National Violent Death Reporting System to 32 States

The funding will expand NVDRS from 18 to 32 participating states.

OSHA Names New Director of its Standards and Guidance Directorate

Bill Perry has been appointed the position.



NIOSH Updates List of Drugs that Pose a Risk to Health Workers

The agency estimates 8 million U.S. health care workers are potentially exposed to such drugs in their workplaces.

National take-back days have allowed participating agencies to take more than 4.1 million pounds of unwanted or expired prescription medications out of circulation since DEA

DEA to Allow Pharmacies, Hospitals to Collect Unused Rx Drugs

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the new policy Sept. 8, saying it will help save lives and prevent misuse of prescription medications.

FDA Approves Marketing of Lab Test for Acute Kidney Injury Risk

The NephroCheck test can determine whether certain critically ill, hospitalized patients are at risk of developing moderate to severe acute kidney injury in the 12 hours following the administration of the test.

"September is also the height of hurricane season, so preparing now is even more critical for families and businesses in the Southeast," said FEMA Region IV Acting Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III.

National Preparedness Month Brings Multiple FEMA Reminders

"September is also the height of hurricane season, so preparing now is even more critical for families and businesses in the Southeast," said Region IV Acting Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III.

California Law Requires Drivers to Be Cautious When Passing Bicyclists

The law taking effect Sept. 16 says a driver must allow 3 feet of distance when overtaking or passing a bicyclist.

Pride Plating Inc. Cited for Exposing Workers to a Cancer-Causing Health Hazard

OSHA cited the company with 38 violations, adding up to $341,550 in fines.

UK Motorcycle Safety Video Shows Fatal Crash

The Norfolk Constabulary, a British police agency, released it Sept. 4 to send a powerful message to motorists. The motorcyclist's family supports the release of the video from their son's headcam.

DOJ Announces NECC Pharmacist's Arrest

CDC ultimately concluded 751 patients were diagnosed with a fungal infection related to their injections and that 64 of them died, according to DOJ, which said there is an active ongoing criminal investigation of the New England Compounding Center.

OSHA Issues $497,000 Penalty in Guarding Fatality Case

According to OSHA, the conveyor in which the employee was caught was not guarded, and the shredder was not locked out prior to workers entering the pit.

Pre-flight weather planning is the focus of the FAA

FAA, Partners Stress GA Pilots' Weather Awareness

A host of organizations are partners in the Got Weather? campaign that is focused this month on pre-flight weather.

BP Exploration & Production Found Grossly Negligent in Macondo Spill

U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier issued his phase one findings of fact and conclusions of law Sept. 4 in the New Orleans multidistrict litigation.

FAA Issues Emergency Order of Revocation against MARPAT Aviation

The Emergency Order of Revocation comes for allegedly violating Federal Aviation Regulations related to holding a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate.

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