November 6, 2009
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Occupational safety news

OSHA proposes record-breaking fine against BP Products North America

Barab: Federal OSHA oversight of State Plan states needs improvement

Fairfax: NEP on hex chrome coming soon

OSHA whistleblower files new motion to get job back

EPA proceeds with ban on carbofuran

Association requests lower noise PEL

GAO studies Black Lung Benefits Program

DHS proposes new anthrax responder guidance

MSHA issues three program information bulletins

OSHA Website change highlights worker deaths

MSHA, NMA recognize safest mines


Transportation safety news

Committee sends FMCSA, PHMSA nominations to Senate

Rhode Island passes TWD ban

Pilot survey yields unreliable data: report

NTSB determines probable causes of two 2008 crashes

DOT, FCC join forces to combat distracted driving

GAO: Pilot age has no effect on aviation safety


Home and community news

When should you seek emergency care for influenza?

USFA: Fire sprinklers best protection against fire injury, death

Hot tub injuries on the rise: study

Institute to fund research on bisphenol A


National Safety Council news

NSC launches new Website

Help NSC perform 'A Million Acts of Safety'

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Results from the last poll:
During your career as a safety professional, has a worker death ever occurred at your site?
Yes30.7%
No69.3%

Fact of the Week
6,600

Number of unintentional hot tub injuries reported annually between 1990 and 2007

Source: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital


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