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October 18, 2007
Clicking on the links below will take you to the latest on government affairs-related activities impacting the SH&E profession on ASSE's website. You can also access this information by going to ASSE's website at www.asse.org , clicking on the government/professional affairs tab at the top of the page, then clicking on GA Updates on the right. Thanks for your interest.
ASSE Shares Views of NIOSH in NAS Review http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=646
BLS Says Workplace Injury/Illness Declined in ‘06 http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=647
OSHA Exits A10 Committee as Ergo Standard Debate Continues http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=652
Coal Mine Owner in Dispute with MSHA Takes Own Life http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=653
OSHA Lookback at Lead in Construction Finds Need for Standard http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=654
Germans Issue Draft Nano Guidance http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=655
NAS Recommends Enviro/Gene Link Consideration in Regs http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=656
Tales from the Front: Senate HELP Hearing on Crandall Mine Disaster http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=657
Harwood Grant Awards Announced http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=658
Recent NIOSH FACE Reports http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=659
OSHA Releases New Animal Rescue QuickCard http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=660
Washington State Holding Crane Safety Stakeholder Meetings http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=661
NIOSH Holding Meeting on Truck Driver Safety and Health Survey http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=662
EPA Goes With Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil; Metal Coatings http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=663
OSHA Seeks Paperwork Comments on Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance Standard http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=664
CSB Begins Investigation of Fatal Colorado Hydroelectric Plant Fire http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=665
EPA Seeks Amendments to Oil Spill Prevention/Control/Countermeasure Rule http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=666
FMCSA Seeks Comments on NAFTA Trucking Provisions Demo Project http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=667
NHTSA Releases Preliminary Motor Vehicle Theft Data http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=668
GAO Stuff http://www.asse.org/professionalaffairs/govtaffairs/gaupdate/?issue=2007-10-18&article=669
Dave Heidorn, JD
Manager of Gov't Affairs and Policy
American Society of Safety Engineers
847/768-3406
dheidorn@asse.org
