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"There is a strong public safety interest in ensuring that testing moves forward and that NHTSA has access to all test data," NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said.

Takata Ordered to Preserve Air Bag Inflators

Secretary Foxx announced NHTSA also will upgrade the Takata investigation to an engineering analysis, a formal step in the agency's defect investigation process.

Phase III Trial Launched of Ebola Vaccine

"There has been massive mobilization on the part of the affected countries and all partners to accelerate the development and availability of proven interventions. If a vaccine is found effective, it will be the first preventive tool against Ebola in history," said WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan.

Ice Augers Recalled for Injury Hazard

Rapala USA has recalled about 3,060 StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers because the trigger switch could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.



FDA Approves First Biosimilar Product

A biosimilar product is a biological product that is approved based on a relative relation to an already approved biological product.

New Mexico to Explore Innovative Contracting

A prequalification system approved by the Federal Highway Administration aims to improve contractors' performance.

OSHA Sues Idaho Falls School District

An employee was fired for raising concerns about asbestos removal, according to the department.

DOT Proposes Initiatives to Give Local Workers a Boost

A proposed new pilot program will explore new ways to make it easier for states and cities to hire local residents.

Scott Safety Acquires Industrial Safety Technologies

The acquisition of the gas and flame detection company from Battery Ventures was completed for $329.5 million in cash.

Construction workers had the highest incidence of hearing loss during most time periods examined in the NIOSH study.

NIOSH 30-Year Study Finds 'Some Progress' in Hearing Loss Cases

The construction industry had the highest incidence rate during most of the time periods examined in the study.

Employer Cited in Untrained Worker's Electrocution

H.M. Richards Inc. failed to protect the employee from an electrical hazard, according to OSHA.

FDA Releases Drug Shortages App

The app will provide the public with information regarding drug supply, shortages, and discontinued drug products.

Oregon OSHA Cites Bakery in Crushing Injury

The agency announced it has issued a $28,125 fine to Portland Specialty Baking LLC for a grouped willful lockout/tagout violation.

One of the new NFPA consent standards concerns respiratory protection for wildland firefighters.

Five NFPA Standards Issued as Consent Standards

They include NFPA 1984, Standard for Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations, and NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Departments that Respond to Marine Vessel Fires.

Mike Neri Sewer and Water Contractor Banned from Excavating Work

The Illinois-based contractor was banned by a federal court for "refusing to abide by OSHA standards."

OSHA: JC Stucco and Stone Exposed Workers to Dangerous Falls, Unsafe Scaffolding

The company has had 41 safety citations since 2011, according to the agency.

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