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OSHA Cites Quality Ready Mix for Fall, Machine Guarding Violations

The company was cited for one willful and two serious safety violations.

The LifeVest defibrillator has received FDA approval for use by children who weigh at least 41 pounds and have a chest size of 26 inches or more, about the size of an average 8 year old. (Zoll photo)

LifeVest Defibrillator Approved for Pediatric Use

"Doctors now have important information that may help them safely prescribe this life-saving device to young patients who may benefit from the device," said Dr. Vasum Peiris, M.D., MPH, chief medical officer of Pediatrics and Special Populations in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

DOJ Partners with OSHA, MSHA

The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division will work with the Department of Labor and U.S. attorneys for a broader look at environmental and workplace safety crimes, the agencies announced.



Daily Marijuana Use Overtakes Cigarette Use for 12th Graders

Dr. Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of NIDA, said "continued areas of concern are the high rate of daily marijuana smoking seen among high school students, because of marijuana's potential deleterious effects on the developing brains of teenagers, and the high rates of overall tobacco products and nicotine-containing e-cigarettes usage."

OSHA: Metal Plating Company Exposes Workers to Noise, Toxic Metal Hazards

OSHA has proposed $157K in fines for the Illinois company.

October Driving Sets New Record

According to DOT, U.S. driving reached 273.5 billion miles in October 2015.

The new federal OSHA and Oregon OSHA recordkeeping and injury recording rules cover employee hospitalizations and amputations.

Oregon OSHA's Recordkeeping, Recording Rules Taking Effect Jan. 1

Oregon OSHA adopted the changes in March 2015 after federal OSHA changed its recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Disaster Risk Agreement Among UN Leader's 2015 Highlights

The Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction was agreed on in March and points the way toward resilience.

Coca-Cola Warehouse Cited for Serious Safety and Health Violations

The Monmouth Junction, N.J., facility faces more than $61,000 in fines.

DOL Sues Convergys for Refusing to Comply

A complaint asks a judge to order the cooperation or ban Convergys from federal contracting.

Challenge III winners are developing new materials to reduce head impact forces on sports professionals, military members, and others who wear protective gear.

Head Health Challenge III Winners Named

This open competition was launched to encourage the development of advanced materials for absorbing or dissipating impact that can be used in protective gear, playing surfaces, and equipment for athletes, members of the military, and others. Each winning team gets $250,000 to advance their work in developing state-of-the-art materials.

Cal/OSHA Workplace Violence Public Hearing Set for Thursday

Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United will testify at the Cal/OSHA Standards Board's public hearing in Sacramento.

Safety Council Raises Alarm Over Increase in Prescription Opioid Overdoses

"As a society we have not heeded the data warning us of the deadly cost of addiction. Our grace period is over," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.

Washington Hotel Cited for Multiple Violations

The citations were identified during two inspections that began in August. Four of the infractions are "repeat-serious" violations because the same violations were found during a July 2013 inspection.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans who receive a drone for Christmas 2015 should register them almost immediately, FAA announced Dec. 14, 2015.

DOT Awaits Drone Registration Avalanche

The agency's proposed rule sets up an online registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft weighing between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, with free registration offered for the first 30 days.

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