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NHTSA Proposes More Passenger Protection in Motorcoaches

The agency has proposed a new federal motor carrier safety standard to enhance protections for rollover crashes.

The 2009 version of the standard is being revised, and public and stakeholder comments are being accepted by ISEA.

ISEA Accepting Comments on Revised First Aid Kit Standard

Sept. 8 is the deadline for submitting comments on the revision of ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2009.



DOL Makes Funding Available for Project in the Country of Georgia

Funding is available for the project to advance workers' rights.

CPSC Executive Director Moves Up to Chairman

Elliott F. Kaye has been sworn in as the tenth chairman in the history of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Cal/OSHA issued its first 2014 high heat alert on April 30.

AGC Reports 22,000 Construction Jobs Added Last Month

The sector's recovery has been uneven, according to the association’s economist, who said Congress’ bill to temporarily fund the Highway Trust Fund doesn’t help.

ASPPH Celebrating First Anniversary

The Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health launched a year ago and will hold its first stand-alone meeting next March in Arlington, Va.

NFPA Quiz Gets You Ready for 2014 Fire Prevention Week

Taking place Oct. 5-11, the week has a "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives" theme.

First Phase of MSHA’s Respirable Coal Mine Dust Rule Goes into Effect

The landmark regulation will be phased in over the next two years.

Deep-Water Search for MH370 Starting Next Month

Australia's Joint Agency Coordination Centre announced the search will begin in September after ships mapping the sea floor in the new search area complete their survey work.

Attorney General Eric Holder recommends that federal law enforcement personnel who may encounter people experiencing an opioid overdose be trained and equipped with naloxone.

Holder Calls for Federal Law Enforcement Personnel to Carry Naloxone

He urged federal law enforcement agencies to train and equip personnel who may interact with someone overdosing on opioids.

Dexterity needed on the job must be taken into account in glove selection, especially if workers are removing their gloves to complete high-dexterity tasks. (HexArmor photo)

Hand Safety Matters

When you begin a glove trial, it is important to consider as many application-specific issues as possible.

The San Diego Convention Center predicted last December that the center

Southern (California) Charm

One of OSHA's top concerns this year, the safety of temporary workers, is the focus of the Sept. 16 Occupational Keynote.

The facilities/maintenance department is a firsthand witness to many of a facility

Don't Forget the Lab

Accountability is the key, so get everyone involved in housekeeping.

Hand injuries from chemicals are a leading cause of injury in the cleaning industry.

Proper Use of Disinfectants

Use them sparingly. Many pathogens are becoming immune to some of the disinfectants and sanitizers previously used to eliminate them.

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