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State health commissioners continue to urge Americans who haven

CDC, State Health Departments Watching Flu Activity Closely

The federal agency's most recent FluView report indicates flu activity is high overall across the country and will remain so for some time.

OSHA, Union Sign Safety Agreement

An OSHA representative and local unions signed an agreement aimed at ensuring safety among sheet metal and air conditioning workers in Kansas and Missouri.

ACOEM Report: HR Policies May Contribute More to Business Outcomes

Health benefits, paid time off, and compensation are more important factors in business outcomes than may have previously been thought.



Long-Haul Truckers More Likely to Be Obese, NIOSH Finds

The agency released a study that found long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese when compared to the rest of the working population.

Transit Rail Safety Added to NTSB Most Wanted List

Helicopter operations also are included, as is passenger vessel safety.

NCCCO experts will provide safety guidance and live demos of crane safety in the Lift Safety Zone at this year

IPAF, NCCCO to Offer Safe Lifting Demos at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The biggest North American construction show of 2014 will take place in early March at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with more than 125,000 attendees expected.

Honeywell Presents Hometown Heroes Award to Operation USA CEO

The company gives the award to Richard Walden, having partnered with his company since 2004.

CSB Rejects CA Oil Refinery Overhaul Proposal

Two of three safety board members reject the plan, citing it as ‘overly ambitious.’

New CA Food Safety Law Requires Chefs, Bartenders to Wear Gloves

The state has rolled out a new 6-12 month rule that requires those in food preparation to wear gloves.

Vayama Violates DOT Fare Posting Laws

DOT has fined the ticketing site for not properly posting fare prices online.

Partners Agree to Build World's Largest Jack-Up Rig

The "Dubai Expo 2020 NS" mega Jack-up rig will be environmentally friendly and measure 101 by 110 meters and meet all regulations in force in the Norwegian and UK sector of the North Sea, according to Drydocks World’s announcement.

The new hospital safety-related website

OSHA Launches Hospital Safety Website

Resources available on the site, www.osha.gov/hospitals, will dovetail with efforts hospitals already are making to prevent worker injuries from patient moving, slips and falls, needlesticks, and more.

Illinois Postal Service Facility Fined For Lack of Fall Protection Procedures

OSHA cites a Champaign, IL facility for $144,000 in proposed fines.

MSHA on Time Implementing Upper Big Branch Corrective Actions

The agency has addressed all recommendations made in 2012.

FAA and AMA Work Together To Ensure Safety of Model Aircraft

The Academy for Model Aeronautics and the DOT organization are collaborating to ensure the safety of model aircraft flying.

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