Regulatory & Standards


OSHA Cites Ole Mexican Foods for Exposing Workers to Amputation Hazards

The company faces over $150,000 in proposed fines.

FDA and EMA Collaborate for Generic Drug Inspection Initiative

The two organizations launch a generic drug inspection initiative to support drug approvals.

FMCSA May Eliminate Driving Experience Criterion in Vision Exemption Process

A proposed rule from the agency offers two options: driving with a stable vision condition for at least a year or no specific amount of CMV driving experience required.

U.S. CSB Proposes Changes for How Refineries are Regulated in California

The proposal comes in the wake of the Chevron 2012 pipe rupture and fire in the Bay Area.

Food Safety in Restaurants Study Reveals Startling Data

The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection, points to a lack of safe procedures for raw ground beef and leafy greens in many restaurants.

Bronx Train Derailment Prompts Safety Investigation

On Monday, the Federal Railroad Administration began a 60-day rail safety assessment on Metro-North operations.

FDA's Newly Proposed Rule Analyzes Antibacterial Soap Effectiveness

The FDA proposed a new rule designed to determine both the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial hand soap and body washes.

ASSE, COSHA and ISHA Sign Global Health and Safety Memorandum

The organizations sign a memorandum of understanding to promote global workplace safety efforts.



Connecticut Manufacturing Plant Cited for Safety Violations by OSHA

OSHA cites The Gilman Brothers Co. for over $105,000 in proposed safety violation fines.

EU Safety Group Releases Scientific Opinion on Aspartame Safety

The safety group has determined that at current levels, aspartame is safe to consume.

Merck Alzheimer’s Drug Advances to Late-Stage Trials

The drug, which is currently the industry’s best hope for treating Alzheimer’s, moves to big trials.

OSHA Cites Illinois-Based Metal Company for Nearly 40 Violations

The company faces up to $117,000 in proposed fines.

WI Governor Struggles Approving Raw Milk Bill

Governor Walker cites child safety as a primary concern.

Many Oil & Gas Safety Pros Unaware of New H2S Standards

Dräger and the American Society of Safety Engineers conducted the survey to find out how many in the industry know about the new exposure limits recommended by ACGIH.

FDA and Advanced Sterilization Products Reach $1.25 Million Settlement

The settlement is reached after the company and its executives are shown to have distributed adulterated and misbranded devices, according to FDA.

OSHA Cites Painting & Decorating, Inc., Levies $460,350 in Proposed Fines

The Long Island, N.Y.-based contractor is cited for alleged fall and scaffolding hazards.

Former Miner's Settlement Includes $6,000 in Back Wages

The employee wanted back wages after allegedly being fired for filing a safety complaint against his employer.

AZ Panel Fines State Forestry Commission for Hotshot Firefighters' Deaths

The Industrial Commission of Arizona has found that the Forestry Division committed willful and serious safety violations during the Yarnell Hill fire in June.

New Safety App to Be Released

ProAct Safety gears up to release the Safety Culture Excellence mobile app in early December.

Beef, Pork in Missouri Recalled for Possible E. Coli

Cloud's Meats, Inc. recalled beef and pork products due to possible E. Coli contamination.

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