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MSHA Issued 121,646 Orders and Citations Last Year

Preliminary data for calender year 2014 show 11 fatalities in 2014 involved mine contractors, up significantly from four contractor deaths the previous year, and the highest increase was in the metal and nonmetal sector.

$15 Million in Disability Employment Initiative Grants Available

The grants will better serve the needs of youths and adults with disabilities seeking employment.

FAA Proposes $1.54 Million Penalty Against Air Methods Corp.

The penalty is for allegedly operating dozens of helicopter flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.



U.S. to Help in Launching African CDC

The African CDC will be a public health institute supporting the whole continent of Africa

MSHA's Main Calls New Mine Emergency Tools 'Game Changers'

New communications and mapping systems will help rescue teams find trapped or injured miners faster. They were demonstrated April 8 during an emergency drill at a Pennsylvania coal mine, Administrator Joe Main reported.

Insurance Bureau of Canada Offers Motorcycle Safety Tips

"If it's your first ride of the season, do a complete check of your motorcycle or take it to a dealer for a tune-up," said Steve Kee, director of Media & Digital Communications at IBC.

NTSB Chairman Visiting Texas Rail Facility

Christopher Hart will use the April 16 visit to stress the safety board's urgent recommendations that flammable liquid rail cars be strengthened.

NTSB Issues Safety Alerts Focusing on Improving General Aviation Safety

The alerts are intended for pilots and mechanics.

FMCSA Orders Shutdown of Mortise Trucking Company

The agency declared the South Carolina-based company to be an imminent hazard to public safety.

OSHA Makes $3.5 Million in Training Grants Available

"These grants provide such a valuable service to American workers because they're providing essential training to the vulnerable workers in small businesses and high-risk industries that need it most," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez.

National Asbestos Awareness Week Reminds Public of Exposure Hazards

A recent U.S. Senate resolution also urged the surgeon general of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure.

Revised Cal/OSHA Heat Safety Regulation in Effect May 1

DIR announced that the proposed amendments have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law.

Grants Fund One-Call Centers' Outreach

Pipeline operators have reported excavation damage as the cause of 743 incidents, resulting in 36 deaths, 132 injuries requiring in-patient hospitalization, and more than $250 million in property damage, during the past decade.

California Agency Releases Status Report on PSM Oversight

The report is focused on the Department of Industrial Relations' oversight of petroleum refineries in the state.

Dairy Operation Agrees to Permanent Injunction to Prevent Illegal Drug Residues

The residues were found in animals that are sold for food, according to FDA.

TNT Express Opens Hub for Shipping Medical Devices Throughout Europe

The 24/7 facility in Heerlen, the Netherlands, is located near the European distribution centers of 80 major medical manufacturers and will offer next-day delivery to almost all of Europe’s 16,000 hospitals, according to the company.

Distracted Driving Campaign Focuses on Young Drivers

From April 10-15, law enforcement will aggressively ticket drivers who are texting behind the wheel.

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