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Freight Railroads Commit to Actions to Ensure Crude Moves Safely

"We share the administration's vision for making a safe rail network even safer and have worked together to swiftly pinpoint new operating practices that enhance the safety of moving crude oil by rail," Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger said.

UK Engineering Firm Fined After Pressure Testing Explosion

Filtration Service Engineering Ltd had pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Health and Safety Executive reported.

Company Cited for Combustible Dust and Amputation Hazards

OSHA has cited Dupont Yard Inc. for 22 allaged health and safety violations relating to combustible dust, amputation hazards, and more.



Health Workers Handling Hazardous Chemicals Often Lack Training: NIOSH

The study provides insight into the training and safety awareness of health care workers who routinely are exposed to several specific hazardous agents.

New Orleans parking officers will be enforcing many types of violations during the 2014 Mardi Gras season, which ends March 4.

N'awlins Updates Parade Season Safety Regulations

The city’s www.nola.gov/mardigras website will keep visitors and residents informed about the enforcement policies in effect as the season's parades begin rolling Feb. 21.

Painting Manufacturer Cited for Safety Hazards

OSHA has cited Artbeats Inc. for alleged repeat and serious safety violations related to lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and combustible dust and has issued $56,430 in proposed fines.

The new cluster will assist regulators in harmonizing their efforts to keep medicines safe, according to FDA.

FDA and EU Agency Launch Medicine Safety Cluster

The two agencies are holding monthly teleconferences about pharmacovigilance issues, and Health Canada and the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency are participating as observers.

DOT Seeking Comments on Possible Voice Communications Ban on Flights

The agency seeks comments on whether or not it should propose a rule banning voice communications via mobile devices on flights.

FRA to Mandate System Safety Programs for Commuter, Intercity Passenger Rail

Federal Railroad Administrator Joe Szabo said his agency will issue a final rule this year, followed by a requirement that freight carriers develop Risk Reduction programs.

Qatar's Migrant Worker Death Toll Confirmed

The Guardian's chief sports correspondent, Owen Gibson, reported the Indian embassy in Doha confirmed 502 Indian migrant workers have died since January 2012 building infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup.

The emergency kit to be given to trained New York state residents includes work gloves, a first aid kit, water, and more.

New York State Begins Citizen Preparedness Corps Training

The program set for Feb. 22 in Nassau County is the start of an effort to equip about 100,000 state residents this year for emergencies and disasters.

HIOSH Resumes Manufacturing Oversight

An OSHA final rule indicates the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has taken steps to rebuild the agency's capacity after budget and staffing constraints affected the state program.

DARPA Competition Showcases Cyber Warriors

Students from three of the service academies competed recently in Pittsburgh after receiving training from two top experts.

IOSH Launches Lif€ Savings Ireland Campaign

"Our government has been seeking to make the case that good health and safety represents good business, and I think IOSH's initiative illustrates that very vividly," said Richard Bruton, Ireland's minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

NIST Study Questions Furniture Ignition Test

The bench-scale test of whether a burning cigarette will ignite upholstered pieces may underestimate the materials' tendency to smolder, the agency's Mark Bello reported.

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