Transportation Safety


'The Next Revolution' is Almost Here

In a crashless world, U.S. emergency rooms won't have to treat more than 2 million crash victims per year as they do now.

Our congested roadways are a very dangerous place to work.

Stearing Clear of Driving Program Pitfalls

A successful program is defined by adjustments and persistence.

MnDOT Starts Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Crosswalk events held in five cities Sept. 25 stressed using marked crosswalks and other safe behaviors. October is traditionally the deadliest month for pedestrians.

Veterans CDL Bill Makes Progress in Congress

S. 3624 has passed the Senate, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a co-sponsor, asked the House to take it up quickly. It would allow states to issue CDLs to members of the armed forces whose temporary or permanent duty station is located in the states.

Agreement Restoring HIOSH's Enforcement Role

Signed Sept. 21 by Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie and OSHA Regional Administrator Ken Nishiyama Atha, the pact includes benchmarks for the state agency, including increasing state inspections.

Publicize Maritime Safety Data, IMO's Chief Urges

Authorities managing ports, harbors, straits, and sea areas should count and publicize the numbers for accident-free days, Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu said at an international symposium in Istanbul.

2012 Congress to Honor Dole

A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Flame of Life Award to Elizabeth Dole, who served in the cabinets of both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

CFOI Report Shows 666 Fatal Workplace Falls in 2011

BLS released its 2011 summary of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data on Sept. 20. Deaths in private construction declined for the fourth consecutive year.



Cruise Industry Adopts Crew Lifeboat Training Policy

During the mandatory training, a lifeboat is filled to capacity with crew members and maneuvered in the water to familiarize them with lifeboat operations.

DOT Trumpets Safety Apps

The agency says the Safety Data Initiative launched in May is bearing fruit, with tools to help home and car buyers, farmers, and law enforcement officers.

Marine Insurers Enduring Rough Year

Experts will speak about a host of safety and salvage issues, including cargo theft and robbery in Latin America, human factors in maritime accidents and claims, and piracy.

Kansas Trucking Company Ordered Out of Service

FMCSA reported it halted the company's operations after a review of the company’s operations uncovered extensive hours of service violations.

NHTSA Sets Hearing on ZAP Imported Electric Vehicles

The Oct. 9 public hearing in Washington, D.C., concerns three-wheeled electric vehicles and whether the importer provided proper notification of non-compliance with safety standards.

State Farm Offering Grants, Cars on Teen Safe Driving Day

The insurance company's Celebrate My Drive™ events on Sept. 15 at 13 "marquee gatherings" and additional events are intended to get communities supporting teens as they learn to drive.

Game Preps School Bus Drivers to Cross Railroad Tracks

Operation Lifesaver introduced the "Money Taxi" game Aug. 27 as schools around the country were beginning a new school year.

Fire Safety Inspections Set for Thousands of Ships

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is one company helping ship owners prepare for the Concentrated Inspection Campaign, which began Sept. 1.

FAA Seeks Comments on Cell Phone Use in Flight

The concern that cell phones can interfere with aircraft navigation has been debunked. This study is required by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, with a report to Congress due by Nov. 10.

FRA Still Working on Adjacent Track Safety Rule Response

The federal agency delayed its effective date to July 2013 but said in a new Federal Register notice that it has not yet completed a response to petitions it received.

The EV PPE Challenge

OSHA's jurisdiction in these emergencies is not crystal clear, at least not yet.

NSC, OSHA Renew Their Alliance

They agree to cooperate to address construction fall prevention and injury and illness prevention programs.

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