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Sacramento, CA – A new law in California will require at least two operators on every freight train traveling through the state.

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has published new guidance aimed at keeping airport workers safe as airplanes are taxied and towed.

Bentonville, AR – OSHA has launched a campaign in Arkansas aimed at educating workers on amputations and raising awareness of the dangers associated with using machinery without proper guards or training.

New York – A new report compiles accounts from 9/11 responders recalling their experiences responding to the attacks and, later, managing their World Trade Center-related health conditions.

Washington – The deadline for stakeholders to comment on the Department of Transportation’s study of truck size and weight limits is approaching.

Washington – John Howard has been reappointed as NIOSH director, making him the longest-serving individual in that role.

Washington – Two agencies have released materials to help educate Spanish-speaking workers about occupational safety.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking applicants for $10 million in grant funding for states to improve railroad safety.

Boston – Workplace stress may be as unhealthy as exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a study from Harvard Business School and Stanford University.

Santa Monica, CA – More effort is needed to prevent injuries among police officers involved in traffic collisions – including those that occur when the vehicle is not moving – according to a study from nonprofit research institute RAND Corp.