Transportation Safety


Statoil to Charter Seven New Supply Ships

The company's announcement is a boost for the shipbuilding industry. All of the vessels will exceed the strictest NOx emission requirements of IMO, and some will have the highest oil spill protection classification.

Study Proves Benefits of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws

States that have them saved almost four times more per registered motorcycle than those without these laws, according to the study in CDC's MMWR.

FRA Issues Final Rule on Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

The rule requires that railroads must establish Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) by installing clear and readable signs with toll-free telephone numbers at crossings.

Diesel Engine Exhaust is Carcinogenic, WHO Says

The agency found that diesel exhaust is a cause of lung cancer and also noted a positive association (limited evidence) with an increased risk of bladder cancer.

GM Reports 450,000 OnStar Subscribers in China

Shanghai OnStar, launched in October 2009, also reached 13.8 million requests for Turn-by-Turn Navigation as of May, the company reported.

Kansas Highway Patrol Turns 75

The June 9 celebration in Salina includes a graduation ceremony for 16 new troopers.

Inbound to McCarran: Safety 2013

The heat may not be to your liking when next year's ASSE conference takes place June 24-27 in Vegas, but McCarran International Airport's Terminal 3 may be.

NHTSA Extending Air Bag Deactivation Rule

The problem the agency set out to address in 1997, children killed when air bags deployed, has disappeared -– no child deaths related to air bags have been confirmed in model year 2004 or later vehicles.



IMO Guidance Calls for Certified Private Maritime Security Companies

This is interim guidance from the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee that applies to privately contracted armed security personnel on vessels transiting off the east coast of Africa.

Consumer Aid Offered for 4 Million UEFA Fans

Sixteen teams are competing in the EURO 2012 Championship in Poland and Ukraine, with the opening match taking place June 8 in Warsaw. Help with consumer problems is available from a new website and Infoline.

UP Says Employees Safer Than Ever in 2011

The railroad's 2011 Sustainability and Citizenship Report covers environmental stewardship, safety, employee wellness, customer satisfaction, and more.

Stocks Plunge, But Big 3's Sales Jump

The weak May jobs report on June 1 coincided with General Motors' report the same day that its U.S. vehicle sales rose 11 percent, Ford's report of 13 percent higher sales, and Chrysler's 30 percent increase.

Staying hydrated, getting sufficient rest, and staying alert for symptoms of heat illnesses are essential for workers who are exposed to excessive heat.

Are You Ready for Those Pesky Summer Hazards?

Driving, working outside, and even petting animals at county fairs can be dangerous activities during the summer months.

NTSB's Aviation Safety Office Director Retires

NTSB Managing Director David Mayer said Tom Haueter "exemplifies what it takes to be a strong leader in federal service: technical knowledge, people skills, and political sensitivity."

Hawaii Dept. of Labor Says Weak Soil Led to Worker's Zip Line Death

HIOSH said that the zip line company did not use any objective methods to verify that the anchors it installed could support the weight of the towers, cables, and riders or that the guy system could meet the requirements of industry standards.

Protect Your Move with FMCSA's Moving Company Checklist

The checklist offers tips on the important steps consumers should take before hiring a moving company, including researching the interstate moving companies’ consumer complaint history as well as the company's on-road safety performance records.

Rena's Chief Officers Sentenced to 7-Month Terms

The cleanup of the wrecked cargo vessel continues, seven months after it ran aground on Astrolabe Reef off the coast of New Zealand and the two officers tried to cover up by altering the ship's documents.

Postal Service "Million-Mile' Drivers Deliver Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Since 2005, 7,065 postal professionals have each driven more than a million miles without a single accident through 2011.

High First Flight Risks with Experimental Aircraft, NTSB Study Shows

A study presented by the board's staff May 22 found 10 of 102 accidents in 2011 involving new experimental amateur-built aircraft occurred during the planes' first flights.

DOT Research Says Drivers Support Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication

The agency has been working with the auto industry and state and federal partners to research the effectiveness and feasibility of connected vehicle technology that enables vehicles to "talk" to one another with Wi-Fi-like technology that could help prevent crashes.

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