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More than 10,000 Americans were wounded by fireworks in 2014, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Handle Fireworks Safely, OSHA and CPSC Remind

A post on CPSC's blog said its most recent fireworks report showed 11 consumers were killed and more than 10,000 were injured by fireworks in 2014.

OMB Clears National Tunnel Inspection Standard Rule

DOT's regulatory agenda indicates the final rule will be published during July 2015.

Google Integrating Rail Crossing Info into Mapping Services

This means drivers and passengers can have additional cues that they are approaching a crossing, wrote Sarah Feinberg, acting Federal Railroad Administrator.



Big Senate Fight Set on TSCA Reform

Many parties are jostling for advantage as two competing bills are moving.

NTSB Investigating Alaskan Tour Plane's Crash

Nine people, including the pilot, died June 25 when the sightseeing plane crashed 25 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska.

The U.S. Forest Service plans to develop a National Sawyer Database to be used to track national sawyer certifications for those who have met the training and evaluation requirements in the use of the saws. Certifications will be recognized across the National Forest System.

Forest Service Proposes Policy on Sawyers' Training

It would allow the use of chain saws and crosscut saws on NFS lands only if the sawyer has successfully completed training and field evaluation, possesses a valid certification card, and meets any other specified qualifications to perform assigned saw work, including current first aid and CPR certification.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against National Air Cargo Group

The $77,000 penalty is for failing to comply with requirements for loading and securing heavy cargo, according to the agency.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

With high temperatures in a number of cities, OSHA is sending out a reminder to protect workers from the dangers of heat.

HHS Launches GIS Tool for Health Disasters

The interactive map helps people who use electricity-dependent medical equipment.

The OSHA/NIOSH toolkit contains an appendix that is an editable document any hospital can use to draw up its respiratory protection program.

OSHA Steps Up Enforcement at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities

Inspectors will be on the lookout for five hazards: musculoskeletal disorders caused by patient handling, bloodborne pathogens, workplace violence, tuberculosis, and slips, trips and falls.

HHS Secretary Hails Decision Upholding Affordable Care Act

"Today's Supreme Court decision confirms that the Affordable Care Act's tax credits are available to all eligible Americans no matter where they live. Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia can continue to rely on the security and peace of mind that come with affordable, quality health care coverage," HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said.

New Tool Helps Industrial Hygienists Choose Respiratory Protection

A Canadian research group has released a web-based support tool.

The 2015 update of the American National Standard also introduces two classes of first aid kits.

Workplace First Aid Kit Standard Expands Supplies

The 2015 update of the American National Standard also introduces two classes of first aid kits.

CSB Votes for 'Urgent Internal' Reforms

Under fire from some congressional committees, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board changed its rules to require at least four public meetings in Washington, D.C., annually and allow members to add agenda items.

NIOSH Finds Practical Solution to Hazardous Dust

The low-cost solution is intended to be used when cutting fiber-cement siding.

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