Regulatory & Standards


Dow Corning Plant in China Wins NFPA Award

The Dow Corning Co. Ltd. Songjiang plant in Shanghai was honored for a "Have 2 Ways Out" training initiative, which included drills, posters, banners and online materials during Fire Prevention Week.

OSHA Cites Explosives Manufacturer

The 51 alleged violations mainly concerned Austin Powder Co.'s process safety management.

EU-OSHA Guides Cover OSH Hazards in Green Building

Re-insulating or retrofitting older buildings can expose workers to a variety of respiratory hazards.

Aging U.S. Population to Challenge EMS: FEMA Report

This age group is at a higher fire risk than the rest of the population, and high-frequency smoke alarms in many existing homes are a problem, it says.

Second Sacramento Workshop Set on Autonomous Vehicle Regs

California's Department of Motor Vehicles is required to adopt regulations by Jan. 1, 2015, on their testing and use and is seeking public input.

Large Oil Rig Sets Sail for UK’s North Sea

This oil rig, which cost £250 million to build, is the final piece of the largest rig built in 25 years.

Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Regs into Law

House Bill 1317 is the measure that implements Amendment 64, the legalization amendment passed by the state’s voters last fall.

FSIS to Finalize HACCP Validation Guidance

Negative comments from small establishments in particular held up the guidance several years ago.



Digger Derricks Rule Finalized Again

OSHA pulled the rule in February in response to one adverse comment but now is going ahead with it.

OSHA Extending Crane Operator Certification Compliance Date

Three years have been added, so the date is now Nov. 10, 2017.

OSHA Cites Contractor for Excavation Hazards

One willful and two serious violations were discovered by OSHA investigators at a Niagara Falls worksite.

The Challenge of Harmonizing Respiratory Standards

NIOSH is heavily involved in the ISO standards now being developed and wants to educate U.S. stakeholders about them.

OSHA Eyes More Harmonized Standards

Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said the agency is discussing harmonizing recordkeeping and injury reporting with international counterparts.

OSHA Update: Sequester Impacts, PELs RFP

Public health and IH summer interns aren’t being hired this year because the agency can’t pay them, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said Tuesday.

Is Fall Arrest Equipment Too Good?

Experts discussed the differences between U.S. and international standards and the recent move to make some components strong enough to withstand much larger fall forces.

Senate Committee Clears EPA Nominee

Gina McCarthy's nomination to head the agency was passed on a party-line vote Thursday by the Environment and Public Works Committee after Ranking Member David Vitter and seven colleagues ended their brief boycott.

New Sharps Regs Take Effect in Britain

The regulations implement a European Directive and build on already existing Health and Safety Executive rules.

Boeing Shipping 787s Again

The first ones sent to customers went to ANA, the manufacturer announced.

ESFI, WESCO Publish Electrical Safety Guide

While it showcases numerous products, the guide also contains case studies and information to help companies prevent hazardous exposures.

HSE Revising Guidance for Health and Safety in Care Homes

It addresses the various hazards encountered in group homes, such as infectious diseases, slips and falls, and patient lifting injuries.

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