OSHA wants your opinion of whistleblower regulation revisions November 11, 2011 OSHA is seeking public comment on interim final rules revising whistleblower complaint regulations that were published in the Nov. 3 Federal Register.Read More
MSHA backs away from plan to fast-track mine safety rule September 1, 2011 Mine safety advocates are crying foul over the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s(MSHA) decision to downshift in its drive toward a rule that would require safety devices on hazardous mining machines.Read More
Feds cut train crew hours to avoid fatigue-related accidents August 16, 2011 The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule limiting the number of consecutive hours passenger railroad workers can be on the job. Read More