Regulatory & Standards


AREVA Opens U.S. Technical Center

Calling it one of the most advanced centers available for nuclear safety testing, officials with the company's U.S. operations said the Lynchburg, Va., facility offers a seismic analysis laboratory, environmental chambers, and metallurgical and chemistry labs.

First Australian Mesothelioma Report Confirms 612 Cases

Released by Safe Work Australia, this is the first annual report summarizing new diagnoses collected in the Australian Mesothelioma Registry, a new national registry that became operational in 2011.

FSIS Issues New Salmonella Guide for Small Entities

The revised compliance guide will be useful to small and very small meat and poultry establishments.

Safety Culture Paramount After Fukushima, NRC Chairman Says

"We believe that by weaving the lessons learned from Fukushima into nearly all of our regulatory activities, we are ensuring their long-term sustainability," NRC Chairman Allison Macfarlane said Sept. 17.

Harwood Grant to Fund AGC Fall Protection Training

Associated General Contractors of America announced it will offer the training in eight locations next year thanks to its $120,000 grant.

Director Chosen for Illinois Health Information Exchange

Raul Recarey will lead the state's efforts to establish a secure, accurate exchange of electronic health information.

Four Honored with CPSC Commendation Awards

Four people, including Rachel Weintraub, director of Product Safety and senior counsel for the Consumer Federation of America, received them last week.

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.

DHS Undersecretary Defends CFATS Progress

During a House subcommittee hearing on 9/11’s 11th anniversary, most witnesses said they support the program’s approach.

New Medical Exam Rule Enacted for Commercial Drivers

A more stringent rule will be applied starting in May 2014 to commercial drivers seeking to renew their licenses.

DOT Launches Pipeline Safety Update

The new website offers summaries of federal and states' regulatory actions on pipelines and an overview of the existing U.S. pipeline infrastructure. It will feature public comment opportunities.

Hazmat Professionals Meeting in Anchorage

A rail chemical emergency response scenario will be one of the highlights of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals' 2012 National Conference.

HSE Proposes Exemptions for 865,000 Self-Employed

The British agency has opened a public consultation on proposals to exempt some self-employed people from health and safety legislation.

Enforcement Driving Strong Growth of Fall Protection

The fall protection market in North America will accelerate thanks to strong enforcement and will reach $670.5 million in 2017, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.

Ohio's Dangerous Animal Registration Begins

A new state law requires owners to file signed registration forms with the state and to have the animals microchipped.

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.

State Agency Cites, Fines BP Refinery After Fire

The agency proposed penalties of $81,500.

ANSI/AIHA Z10-2012 Standard Now Available

It contains management principles and systems to help organizations continuously improve their occupational health and safety performance.

Labor Day 2012's Focus: Jobs

Labor Day messages from California and New York state agencies indicate job gains are increasing at a good rate.

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