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Mining Groups Sue for Judicial Review of MSHA's Asbestos Rule
May 2, 2008
Industry associations say methods used to measure asbestos under MSHA's new rule "may indicate that asbestos is present in a mine when in fact it is not."
Outreach Helps Smaller Mines Improve in Safety: MSHA
May 2, 2008
Those helped by the agency's Small Mines Office reduced their fatality incidence rate by 66 percent from 2003 to 2007.
CSB's Report on Danvers Blast Coming May 13
May 1, 2008
The 2006 incident caused heavy damage and friction between CSB (source of this photo) and the state fire marshal. It may prompt new state rules for facilities that process chemicals.
APIC's Events Focus on Preventing MRSA, Hospital-Acquired Infections
May 1, 2008
The "never events" funding change coming this fall from CMS has the attention of hospital administrators.
Fire Service Gains Stand Out in MSA's Record Sales for First Quarter
May 1, 2008
Sales increased for all three segments of the fire market for the Pittsburgh company, SCBAs, fire helmets, and thermal imaging cameras.
GAO Recommends Timeframes for OSHA's Communication Products
May 1, 2008
It would speed completion of important guidance information -- which is prepared, after all, because it is less time consuming than rulemaking, the report points out.
Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill Headed to Bush's Desk
May 1, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives also passed, 247-165, a bill to force OSHA to issue a combustible dust standard.
Refiners Group Warns Against Politicizing U.S. Chemicals Policy
May 1, 2008
The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association on April 29 submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works expressing concerns about what it describes as possible premature, unnecessary revisions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
USFA's National Fire Academy Releases Two Online Self-Study Courses
May 1, 2008
The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy announced yesterday that two new self-study courses are available through NFA Online.
USGS Updates Seismic Hazard Maps, Ground Shaking Estimates
May 1, 2008
Earthquakes remain a serious threat in 46 of the United States, report scientists for the U.S. Geological Survey.
Virginia Tech Seeks Director of Emergency Management
May 1, 2008
Review of applications for the position, which heads the new Office of Emergency Management, will begin May 21.
With Consent Decree, Physio-Control Sees Light at Tunnel's End
May 1, 2008
Sixteen months after voluntarily halting U.S. shipment of AEDs made at its Redmond, Wash., plant, the company's president says quality problems should be solved "in the near future."
CPSC Launches E-Newsletter
April 30, 2008
The first edition, dated May 2008, showcases efforts that are central to the $80 million FY2009 budget request now before congressional appropriations committees.
'Dixie Alley' Deadlier than 'Tornado Alley,' Insurance Industry Says
April 30, 2008
As we've been reminded this week, each year about 1,200 tornadoes with wind speeds as high as 300 mph touch down in the United States with peak tornado season in the south running from March through May.
DOT Secretary Peters Hits Info Superhighway, Launches Blog
April 30, 2008
The department will use the blog to break news and make announcements, welcoming guest bloggers from government, industry, and the transportation community.
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