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New Responsible Care Codes Coming Next Year

The chairman of the Responsible Care board committee announced updated product and process safety codes will be issued.

Oregon OSHA Moving to Adopt Construction Rule Changes

The move to harmonize with recent federal OSHA changes in demolition and construction regulations will be made in February.

OSHA Case Against SeaWorld Still Alive

The agency announced it has filed a petition seeking SeaWorld of Florida LLC’s compliance with administrative subpoenas requiring three managers to be interviewed during a follow-up abatement inspection.



OSHA Announces Stakeholder Meetings on Vehicle Backovers

Two will be held Jan. 8-9 at DOL’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the others will take place Feb. 5 at the University of Texas at Arlington. The agency seeks comments on how to prevent this all-too-common type of injury and fatalities.

Australian Mines Cutting Corners in Safety Training

A new report shows some companies in the Australian mine industry are not providing comprehensive training to employees.

Watchdog Group Deems DOE Waste Cleanup Plan Inadequate

After an eight-year study of radioactive waste cleanup in Washington, the Department of Energy faces complaints that an incomplete disposal solution has been offered.

EPA Soot Standard Lowered to Reduce Pollution

The new soot standard aims to reduce the amount allowed in the air from 15 to 12 micrograms per cubic meter.

Major League Baseball Developing Padded Caps for Pitchers

MLB.com reporter Paul Hagen reported the league is in preliminary discussions with a half dozen manufacturers.

Construction Partnership Set for Georgia Tech Biomed Building

The signing ceremony will take place Dec. 18 at the site in Atlanta.

Oil & Gas Industry's 2011 Environmental Spending Pegged at $12.9 Billion

A new API report also says 35 percent of the environmental spend, or $4.5 billion, in 2011 went toward air pollution abatement.

New Presiding Judge Appointed for Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court

The workers' comp reforms enacted in 2011 required Gov. Mary Fallin to appoint a new presiding judge to serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

NIOSH Evaluation Pinpoints Eyeglass Manufacturing Injuries

The Health Hazard Evaluation involved musculoskeletal disorders among surfacing and finishing department employees at three facilities.

London Firefighters Want to Assist Coldplay's Chris Martin

The London Fire Brigade responded with an offer of a free home fire safety visit after the singer's wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, revealed Martin's cooking has twice caused the fire brigade to be called.

Labor Department Unveils Toolkit to Fight Child and Forced Labor Globally

With a free and easy-to-use toolkit, accessible on the DOL website, companies can work to prevent child and forced labor in their international suppliers.

Secretary of Labor Announces Committee to Aid in Whistleblower Protection

Secretary Solis announced the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee, a group that will aid and advise DOL in protecting whistleblowers.

AFT Chief Thanks Emergency Responders

"Our thanks go out to all of the first responders for their efforts to ensure the safety of all the students and staff," Randi Weingarten said.

Acute Gastroenteritis Outbreaks Spread by Person to Person Contact

The Center for Disease Control has released its findings on the nature of acute gastroenteritis and the ways to prevent outbreaks in the winter months.

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