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New York Welding Company Cited for Failure to Correct Previous Violations

Rothe Welding Inc. of Saugerties did not fix the violations they were cited for in January 2012.

DOL Grants $26 Million to Juvenile Offender Training

With these grants, nonprofit organizations can help offenders between 16 and 24 years old.

OSHA Releases Booklet for Responders Encountering Combustible Dust

It outlines best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said.



Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging EPA Pollution Rules

Lobbyists were denied a case before the Supreme Court to refute the EPA’s regulations of air pollution.

Exxon Mobil Cleaning Up Oil Spilt in Arkansas Suburb

The incident, considered a major oil spill by the EPA, caused 22 residents to be evacuated from their homes.

Stolen Storm Grates May Pose Road Hazard

Thieves across the country are stealing the covers to holes that are 10 or more feet deep, which can be dangerous for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Luxury Auto Companies Question Headlight Law

The 45-year-old headlight law limits headlights to only high-low settings, while some carmakers have more advanced ideas than that.

'Tactile Helmet' May Aid Firefighters

A two-year research project produced a prototype helmet that will be on display at this year's Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, England, April 3-7.

NTSB to Host Lithium-Ion Battery Forum

The event will takes place April 11-12 at the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters.

WV's Rockefeller Will File Mine Safety Bill Soon

"We are just a few months into the year, and seven coal miners have died on the job -- including five in West Virginia in separate incidents," he said during a March 27 roundtable about the issue.

7,000 Patients to Contact in Oklahoma Health Scare

The Tulsa Health Department and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are notifying that many patients of a dental practice about potential exposure to bloodborne viruses.

Greenland Halts New Offshore Drilling Licenses

While the 20 licenses currently in use will be not be affected, the new Greenland government will not be issuing permission to drill offshore.

Chicago Indoor ‘Mega Farm’ is Largest of its Kind

FarmedHere in suburban Chicago maximizes space by stacking planting beds vertically.

CDC Resumes Anti-Tobacco Ad Campaign

The second round of "Tips from Former Smokers" ads feature smoking-related health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

UK Boatyard Paying $12K in Crane Overturn Case

HSE proved the mobile crane that toppled, crushing an empty car, had been poorly maintained.

NIOSH Planning to Raise Respirator Certification Fees

The agency has scheduled a public meeting April 30 so allow respirator manufacturers and other stakeholders can comment on the impact of the increases.

CA Highway Patrol Maintains Senior Driving Classes

Its announcement said the state's 2020 population is expected to include more than 6 million people 65 or older, many still driving.

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