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New workplace safety and health regs expected in 2016

January 25, 2016

During his final year in office, President Obama is expected to usher in some major new regulations, including rules regarding worker safety, health and the environment.

OSHA schedules public hearing on proposed beryllium rule

January 22, 2016

OSHA has scheduled a public hearing on the agency's proposed rule to amend its existing exposure limits for occupational exposure in general industry to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The hearing will be held Feb. 29, 2016, in Washington, D.C.

FMCSA proposes new rule for determining safety fitness of motor carriers

January 19, 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a rulemaking proposal designed to enhance the Agency’s ability to identify non-compliant motor carriers.

Safe patient lifting bill on Congress' agenda

January 12, 2016

Congress is considering a bill that would force health care industry employers to develop safe patient handling policies.

Drone registration deadline set

December 16, 2015

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made it official: drone owners must register between December 21, 2015 and February 19, 2016. “Make no mistake: unmanned aircraft enthusiast are aviators, and with that title comes a great deal of responsibility,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

OSHA’s New Year’s resolution: A final silica rule by February, 2016

December 15, 2015

OSHA’s fall 2015 semiannual regulatory agenda projects that the final rule for occupational exposure to crystalline silica, which has been in development for more than 15 years, will be completed in February 2016.

NYC considers tougher penalties for unsafe contractors

16 construction workers killed so far this year

December 14, 2015

In a response to New York City’s alarming construction fatality rate, the Big Apple’s City Council is considering tough new legislation that would punish contractors who violate safety regulations.

DOT moves ahead on truck tech rule

Issues notice of proposed rulemaking on improved rear impact protection

December 10, 2015

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that focuses on upgrading the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers.

EPA may require pollution reporting by natural gas plants

December 10, 2015

In response to a petition and lawsuit by environmental and open government organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will propose regulations requiring natural gas processing plants to start reporting the toxic chemicals they release.

FAA warns new drone owners about the regs

December 10, 2015

Did you ask Santa to bring you a drone for Christmas? Or perhaps you got up early on Black Friday to get a great deal on that shiny new camera-equipped model you’ve been yearning for. You can’t wait to get into the sky and let loose your inner high-flying aerial photographer, right?