National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Updates Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles | site |
Guidance builds upon research, learnings and progress since 2016
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety.
“As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for every automaker, developer, and operator,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Administrator. “NHTSA is committed to the safety of vehicles on our nation’s roads, and these updated best practices w...
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NHTSA Updates Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles
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Dr. Steven Cliff Confirmed as 16th National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator
Dr. Steven Cliff Confirmed as 16th National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: June 3, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Dr. Steven Cliff has been confirmed as the 16th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nominated by President Biden on October 19, 2021, Dr. Cliff, who had been serving as Deputy Administrator, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 26.
“From his deep academic background to his public service at the California Air Resources Board, Dr. Steven Cliff brings the experience and expertise needed to help build a safer, cleanertransportation system for all Americans,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “His leadership will be vital as NHTSA implements new... -
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Dispose of BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices Sold by Safety International Due to Fall Risk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Consumers to Immediately Dispose of BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices Sold by Safety International Due to Fall Risk | site |
Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: May 20, 2022
Washington, D.C - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the dangers associated with BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices. CPSC urges consumers to immediately dispose of the products, sold by Safety International LLC, due to the risk the product will break during use, creating a serious fall hazard for children.
BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices in carrying bag
The product is a one-time use evacuation bag, designed to lower infants and small children from an upper floor in an emergency. CPSC staff’s evaluation of the products determined that the bag could detach from the grip-line while... -
DHS to Address Life, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Considerations for Border Barrier Projects in California, Arizona, and Texas
U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Address Life, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Considerations for Border Barrier Projects in California, Arizona, and Texas| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated: May 27, 2022
Washington - - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with projects in the San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley Sectors to address life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements in accordance with the Department’s plan for the use of border barrier funds.
These projects address operational impacts, as well as immediate life and safety risks, and will be funded with DHS’s Fiscal Year 2017, 2018, and 2021 appropriations. Work is estimated to begin quickly through existing contracting vehicles.
The projects include:- Replacing an
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Announces 2022 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Announces 2022 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization | site |
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration press release dated: May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced the launch of the annual Click It or Ticket national seat belt enforcement mobilization with the goal of reminding drivers that seat belts save lives. A $10 million paid media campaign will run May 16 through June 5, 2022, featuring radio, TV, and digital ads in both English and Spanish. The public awareness campaign will coincide with special enforcement efforts May 23-June 5, during which state and local law enforcement agencies across the country will be issuing tickets to drivers who choose not to buckle up. The work of our nation’s law enforcement officers plays an important role in preventing and reducing traffic-rel... -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reminds Parents to - - - Look Before You Lock - - -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reminds Parents to “Look Before You Lock” | site |
National Heatstroke Prevention Day is Sunday, May 1
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging all parents and caregivers to make sure they remember “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock” when driving with young passengers. Sunday, May 1, is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, an opportunity to remind everyone of the dangers that hot vehicles pose to children. One of the biggest risk factors for heatstroke deaths is a change in routine. As parents and caregivers continue to shift their schedules due to changes in the pandemic, the risk of someone forgetting and leaving their child in the back seat increa... -
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy Praises House for Passing Duck Boat Safety Measure
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy Praises House for Passing Duck Boat Safety Measure | site |
Information contained in National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington (April 1, 2022) – National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy Friday praised the House of Representatives for passing a Coast Guard reauthorization bill that includes policies to improve the safety of amphibious vessels known as DUKW boats and holds the Coast Guard accountable to NTSB safety recommendations. DUKW boats, also known as duck boats, were designed and built in the 1940s for military use during World War II; some were later converted for commercial service. They are unique vessels with special challenges that must be addressed to ensure passenger safety. They require greater stability and reserve buoyancy, canopy and seatbelt removal before waterborne operations and training for crews. The NTSB first identified... -
Consumer Advisory: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Paid Media Campaign Educates Vehicle Owners About Safety Technologies
Consumer Advisory: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Paid Media Campaign Educates Vehicle Owners About Safety Technologies | site |
Drivers of newer cars have access to technologies that can help save lives
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: March 22, 2022
March 22, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a new yearlong $1.25 million digital paid media campaign to help drivers learn about the safety benefits of advanced driver-assistance technologies in newer vehicles. The agency’s research shows that many drivers are unaware of the benefits of the technologies and even how they work. The campaign will help fill those knowledge gapsto help reduce traffic crashes and save lives. As the nation’s vehicle safety agency, NHTSA encou... -
Consumer Product Safety Commission says 2 Million Dollars Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State and Local Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now
Consumer Product Safety Commission says $2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State and Local Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now | site |
Information contained in Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: April 5, 2022 Washington -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to qualifying jurisdictions. The PSGP is an essential part of CPSC's national campaign to prevent drain entrapment and drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of deaths among young children. The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which seeks to provide state and lo... -
PHMSA Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shut-off Valves to Strengthen Safety, Improve Response Efforts and Reduce Emissions
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shut-off Valves to Strengthen Safety, Improve Response Efforts and Reduce Emissions | site |
New rule will help improve public safety and reduce greenhouse gas emissions following pipeline failures
Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: March 31, 2022
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a new rule to help improve pipeline safety, reduce super-polluting methane emissions, and protect the public by requiring the installation of remotely controlled or automatic shut-off valves, or alternative equivalent technologies, on new and replaced onshore natural gas, carbon dioxide, and other hazardous liquid pipelines. The new requirements will assist in preventing severe human and environmental consequences... -
CPSC offers Top Safety Tips for Early Holiday Shoppers Amid Reports of Expected Toy Shortage
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] offers Top Safety Tips for Early Holiday Shoppers Amid Reports of Expected Toy Shortage | site |
2020 Data Show 9 Deaths and Nearly 150,000 ER-Treated Injuries with Children’s Toys
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] press release dated: September 28, 2021)
Washington, D.C. - - Toy manufacturers are warning of potential supply-chain delays and global shipping issues due to COVID-19. Concerns about a possible toy shortage this holiday, are prompting many Americans to start their holiday shopping early.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing its holiday toy buying tips early this year, urging shoppers to review these safety tips BEFORE hitting the stores in person, or shopping online.
A new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that in 2020, there were nine deaths... -
Consumer Alert - - GM Issues New Recall, Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles
Consumer Alert: GM Issues New Recall, Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles | site |
Owners urged to limit charging capacity, park away from structures, charge after every use
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: July 23, 2021)
July 23, 2021 | Washington, DC - - This alert applies to all affected vehicles, even if the owner has had the previous recall repairs completed. GM has issued a new recall affecting the 50,932 Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles covered under the original recall announced in November 2020 and revised in May 2021. NHTSA is aware of one fire with the interim remedy and two fires with the final remedy. Due to the risk of fire, vehicle owners should continue to park these vehicles outside, away from structures, and not charge them overnight. Additionally, GM is instructing owners of these affected vehicles to take the fo... -
NHTSA says 2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic | site |
Risky Driving Behaviors Including Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, Speeding, and Drinking While Driving Identified as Contributing Factors
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: June 3, 2021)
June 3, 2021 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released preliminary estimates of crash fatalities in 2020 involving motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, and people walking and biking. Alongside the release of the 2020 fatality projections, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2020, the agency issued two special reports, Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2020, and Update to Special Reports... -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Child Drownings Remain High; Most Fatalities to Children Under Five
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Child Drownings Remain High; Most Fatalities to Children Under Five | site |
Fewer Kids Took Swim Lessons During COVID-19 Pandemic Putting Them at Risk
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: June 8, 2021)
Washington - - The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds families to make water safety a priority, particularly as they return to community pools and resume warm-weather activities near water. Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages one to four years old.
CPSC’s latest data show:- an increase in pool-or spa-related fatal drowning incidents among children younger than 15 years old;
- on average, there were 397 reported pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings per
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CPSC Announces 2 Million Dollars in Pool Safely Grants Available for State and Local Governments to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments
Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces $2 Million in Pool Safely Grants Available for State and Local Governments to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: May 28, 2021) Washington, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for a Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. The PSGP is a part of CPSC's national campaign to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority. The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), legislation authored and advanced by Rep. Debbie Wasserma...
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Updates Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles | site |
Guidance builds upon research, learnings and progress since 2016
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for every automaker, developer, and operator,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Administrator. “NHTSA is committed to the safety of vehicles on our nation’s roads, and these updated best practices w...10-24-2022, 03:07 PM -
Dr. Steven Cliff Confirmed as 16th National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: June 3, 2022
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Dr. Steven Cliff has been confirmed as the 16th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nominated by President Biden on October 19, 2021, Dr. Cliff, who had been serving as Deputy Administrator, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 26.
“From his deep academic background to his public service at the California Air Resources Board, Dr. Steven Cliff brings the experience and expertise needed to help build a safer, cleanertransportation system for all Americans,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “His leadership will be vital as NHTSA implements new...06-11-2022, 10:24 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Consumers to Immediately Dispose of BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices Sold by Safety International Due to Fall Risk | site |
Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: May 20, 2022
Washington, D.C - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the dangers associated with BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices. CPSC urges consumers to immediately dispose of the products, sold by Safety International LLC, due to the risk the product will break during use, creating a serious fall hazard for children.
BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices in carrying bag
The product is a one-time use evacuation bag, designed to lower infants and small children from an upper floor in an emergency. CPSC staff’s evaluation of the products determined that the bag could detach from the grip-line while...06-04-2022, 10:33 AM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Address Life, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Considerations for Border Barrier Projects in California, Arizona, and Texas| site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release dated: May 27, 2022
Washington - - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with projects in the San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley Sectors to address life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements in accordance with the Department’s plan for the use of border barrier funds.
These projects address operational impacts, as well as immediate life and safety risks, and will be funded with DHS’s Fiscal Year 2017, 2018, and 2021 appropriations. Work is estimated to begin quickly through existing contracting vehicles.
The projects include:- Replacing an
05-28-2022, 11:41 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Announces 2022 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization | site |
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration press release dated: May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced the launch of the annual Click It or Ticket national seat belt enforcement mobilization with the goal of reminding drivers that seat belts save lives. A $10 million paid media campaign will run May 16 through June 5, 2022, featuring radio, TV, and digital ads in both English and Spanish. The public awareness campaign will coincide with special enforcement efforts May 23-June 5, during which state and local law enforcement agencies across the country will be issuing tickets to drivers who choose not to buckle up. The work of our nation’s law enforcement officers plays an important role in preventing and reducing traffic-rel...05-28-2022, 04:39 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reminds Parents to “Look Before You Lock” | site |
National Heatstroke Prevention Day is Sunday, May 1
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging all parents and caregivers to make sure they remember “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock” when driving with young passengers. Sunday, May 1, is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, an opportunity to remind everyone of the dangers that hot vehicles pose to children. One of the biggest risk factors for heatstroke deaths is a change in routine. As parents and caregivers continue to shift their schedules due to changes in the pandemic, the risk of someone forgetting and leaving their child in the back seat increa...05-07-2022, 06:39 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy Praises House for Passing Duck Boat Safety Measure | site |
Information contained in National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington (April 1, 2022) – National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy Friday praised the House of Representatives for passing a Coast Guard reauthorization bill that includes policies to improve the safety of amphibious vessels known as DUKW boats and holds the Coast Guard accountable to NTSB safety recommendations. DUKW boats, also known as duck boats, were designed and built in the 1940s for military use during World War II; some were later converted for commercial service. They are unique vessels with special challenges that must be addressed to ensure passenger safety. They require greater stability and reserve buoyancy, canopy and seatbelt removal before waterborne operations and training for crews. The NTSB first identified...04-16-2022, 03:18 PM -
Consumer Advisory: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Paid Media Campaign Educates Vehicle Owners About Safety Technologies | site |
Drivers of newer cars have access to technologies that can help save lives
Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release dated: March 22, 2022
March 22, 2022 | Washington, DC - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a new yearlong $1.25 million digital paid media campaign to help drivers learn about the safety benefits of advanced driver-assistance technologies in newer vehicles. The agency’s research shows that many drivers are unaware of the benefits of the technologies and even how they work. The campaign will help fill those knowledge gapsto help reduce traffic crashes and save lives. As the nation’s vehicle safety agency, NHTSA encou...04-06-2022, 12:55 AM -
Consumer Product Safety Commission says $2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State and Local Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now | site |
Information contained in Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: April 5, 2022 Washington -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to qualifying jurisdictions. The PSGP is an essential part of CPSC's national campaign to prevent drain entrapment and drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of deaths among young children. The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which seeks to provide state and lo...04-05-2022, 08:36 PM -
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shut-off Valves to Strengthen Safety, Improve Response Efforts and Reduce Emissions | site |
New rule will help improve public safety and reduce greenhouse gas emissions following pipeline failures
Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: March 31, 2022
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a new rule to help improve pipeline safety, reduce super-polluting methane emissions, and protect the public by requiring the installation of remotely controlled or automatic shut-off valves, or alternative equivalent technologies, on new and replaced onshore natural gas, carbon dioxide, and other hazardous liquid pipelines. The new requirements will assist in preventing severe human and environmental consequences...04-05-2022, 01:53 AM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] offers Top Safety Tips for Early Holiday Shoppers Amid Reports of Expected Toy Shortage | site |
2020 Data Show 9 Deaths and Nearly 150,000 ER-Treated Injuries with Children’s Toys
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] press release dated: September 28, 2021)
Washington, D.C. - - Toy manufacturers are warning of potential supply-chain delays and global shipping issues due to COVID-19. Concerns about a possible toy shortage this holiday, are prompting many Americans to start their holiday shopping early.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing its holiday toy buying tips early this year, urging shoppers to review these safety tips BEFORE hitting the stores in person, or shopping online.
A new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that in 2020, there were nine deaths...10-14-2021, 12:22 AM -
Consumer Alert: GM Issues New Recall, Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles | site |
Owners urged to limit charging capacity, park away from structures, charge after every use
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: July 23, 2021)
July 23, 2021 | Washington, DC - - This alert applies to all affected vehicles, even if the owner has had the previous recall repairs completed. GM has issued a new recall affecting the 50,932 Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles covered under the original recall announced in November 2020 and revised in May 2021. NHTSA is aware of one fire with the interim remedy and two fires with the final remedy. Due to the risk of fire, vehicle owners should continue to park these vehicles outside, away from structures, and not charge them overnight. Additionally, GM is instructing owners of these affected vehicles to take the fo...08-16-2021, 05:24 AM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic | site |
Risky Driving Behaviors Including Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, Speeding, and Drinking While Driving Identified as Contributing Factors
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: June 3, 2021)
June 3, 2021 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released preliminary estimates of crash fatalities in 2020 involving motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, and people walking and biking. Alongside the release of the 2020 fatality projections, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2020, the agency issued two special reports, Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2020, and Update to Special Reports...06-23-2021, 05:17 AM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Child Drownings Remain High; Most Fatalities to Children Under Five | site |
Fewer Kids Took Swim Lessons During COVID-19 Pandemic Putting Them at Risk
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: June 8, 2021)
Washington - - The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds families to make water safety a priority, particularly as they return to community pools and resume warm-weather activities near water. Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages one to four years old.
CPSC’s latest data show:- an increase in pool-or spa-related fatal drowning incidents among children younger than 15 years old;
- on average, there were 397 reported pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings per
06-19-2021, 01:03 AM -
Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces $2 Million in Pool Safely Grants Available for State and Local Governments to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: May 28, 2021) Washington, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for a Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. The PSGP is a part of CPSC's national campaign to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority. The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), legislation authored and advanced by Rep. Debbie Wasserma...06-11-2021, 11:09 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor implements Initiative to conduct Random, Weekend Safety Inspections to protect Construction Workers from Falls, Trench Collapses | site |
‘Weekend Work’ initiative will identify safety concerns in 10 counties
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: June 7, 2021)
Denver - - As work at construction project sites increases in Colorado’s Front Range, more workers may find themselves exposed to falls and trenching and excavation hazards. Over the last two years, at least six workers have suffered fatal falls, and nearly a dozen excavation collapses and trenching incidents have led to the deaths of three workers in Colorado.
To make these work sites safer, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented a “Weekend Work” initiative in which federal workplace safety and health inspections will...06-10-2021, 11:12 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says new CDC Report Finds More Adults Are Dying from Bicycle-Related Accidents | site |
CPSC says it highlights the importance of helmets
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] press release dated: May 18, 2021) Washington, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding consumers of the importance of wearing helmets for sports and recreation to reduce the risk of head injury, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Helmets absorb much of the impact energy from a fall or collision, and can protect the skull and brain from more severe injury. Bike helmets are required to meet CPSC’s federal safety standard. They must have a label stating that they meet the standard. Consumers can usually find this label on the liner inside of the helmet, on the exterior surface, or attached to the chin strap. Information on bike helmets, and helmets fo...05-29-2021, 11:48 PM -
Click It or Ticket: Seat Belts Save Lives | site |
One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] news and press releases dated to: May 26, 2021)
No matter what type of vehicle you drive, one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. As you head out around the Memorial Day holiday, you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads as part of Click It or Ticket. This campaign, from May 17-June 6, reminds drivers and their passengers of the importance of buckling and the leg...05-29-2021, 04:49 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor announces New Members of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health| site |
15-member panel will advise OSHA on safety, health in construction
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: May 27, 2021)
Washington, DC - - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has appointed 15 individuals to serve as members on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, which provides advice and assistance to the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards.
Members will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the public, employers, employees, and state and federal government. The committee generally meets two to four times a year. The appointed members include the following:
Five employee representatives:- Cheryl M. Ambrose, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Launches Influencer Campaign to Educate Drivers on Safety Features | site |
Digital Partnership with Jason Fenske Explains New Vehicle Technologies
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: May 17, 2021) Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation today launched a new series of safety videos featuring Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained, demonstrating for the public the potential lifesaving benefits of several advanced driver assistance systems available in many new vehicles. “Understanding what advanced driver assistance technologies can and cannot do for the driver is critical to everyone’s safety,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Acting Administrator. “We’re providing the driving public with knowledge about the safety benefits of these technologies....05-18-2021, 08:31 PM -
Biden Administration to Invest $250 Million in Effort to Encourage COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Among Underserved Populations| site |
HHS Office of Minority Health Will Offer Localities Funding to Partner with Community Organizations to Connect Minority, Underserved Populations with Vital Services, Promote Pandemic Safety Measures (Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release dated: March 8, 2021) As part of President Biden's National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness today, the Administration is announcing an effort to invest $250 million to encourage COVID-19 safety and vaccination among underserved populations. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) will offer the funding as health literacy grants to localities, who will partner with community-based organizations, to reach racial and ethnic minority, rural and other vulnerable populati...03-10-2021, 08:04 AM -
US Department of Labor Guidance to State UI Programs expands Eligibility for Workers who Declined Work due to Pandemic Safety Concerns | site |
Eligible unemployed workers will receive benefits retroactively
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release dated: February 25, 2021)
Washington - - For many of America’s workers, choosing between unsafe employment and refusing work to avoid the risk of coronavirus infection has serious consequences. Too often, those who do not return to work or accept a job offer over concerns about workplace exposure lose their state unemployment benefits.
In response to a directive from President Biden, the U.S. Department of Labor is issuing guidance to state unemployment insurance agencies that expands the number of instances in which workers may be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. “Our nation cannot afford to continue compounding the already...03-05-2021, 05:57 PM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has Updated its Food Safety Alert for a Listeria Outbreak linked to Queso Fresco made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc. | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] press release dated: February 27, 2021
CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc.: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbrea...-21/index.html
Key points:- CDC has learned that two other types of cheeses, quesillo and requeson, are made or packed by El Abuelito Cheese Inc. at the same facility as the recalled queso fresco. CDC is concerned that these cheeses could also be contaminated and could make people sick.
- CDC is advising people at higher risk for severe Listeria illness to not eat any brand of quesillo or requeson cheeses until we learn more. This is because quesillo and requeson cheeses made or packed by El Abuelito
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’ Call with Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Blair | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: February 19, 2021) Washington - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke with Canadian Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair to discuss a wide range of security issues, including border safety measures in the COVID-19 environment, domestic violent extremism, cybersecurity, and gun control. Secretary Mayorkas and Minister Blair discussed the shared priority of securing our borders, while ensuring that essential trade and travel remain open to strengthen our economic security. They agreed that our nations must each continue to take steps to address the growing threat of domestic violent extremism, work together to defend our cyber networks, and tackle cr...02-22-2021, 08:35 PM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Offers Winter Safety Tips | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention press release dated: February 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been closely following the extreme weather events across the country and offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe.
Learn how to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning: Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by furnaces, vehicles, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, or burning wood. You can protect yourself from common sources of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to serious illness or death. For example, don’t ever heat your house with a gas oven or burn anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented. And if your power goes out, remember to never use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning...02-19-2021, 07:09 PM -
Federal Housing Administration issues Measures to protect Health, Safety, and Homeownership Security of Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: February 3, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a series of waivers of provisions in its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 that would normally require in-person contact between mortgage servicers and borrowers, including seniors with FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion (HECM) reverse mortgages. These waivers allow important mortgage servicing activities to continue, but in a manner that allows for safe social distancing to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “President Biden has made it clear that protecting the health, safety, and homeownership security of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, including seniors, are urgent and immediate priorities,...02-03-2021, 05:20 PM -
Ensuring Our Safety and Security through a 90-Day Suspension of the Direct Access Program for U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: January 22, 2021)
January 22, 2021
Press statement
Daniel B. Smith, Acting Secretary of State
Ensuring Our Safety and Security through a 90-Day Suspension of the Direct Access Program for U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis
Effective January 22, 2021, the United States is suspending the Direct Access Program for U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis for 90 days. As the result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service and the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Justice is prosecuting individuals for stealing U.S. government records from the Department of State’s Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System to take advantage...01-22-2021, 10:16 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 14 Safety Recommendations Following Investigation of Natural Gas Explosion | site |
(Information contained in National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB] press release dated: January 12, 2021)
Washington (Jan. 12, 2021) — The National Transportation Safety Board issued 14 safety recommendations during a board meeting held Tuesday in which the agency determined the probable cause for the Feb. 23, 2018, natural gas explosion in a Dallas, TX, home. One person died and four others were injured in the explosion at 3534 Espanola Drive, that caused major structural damage to the one-story residence. The NTSB determined that the ignition of an accumulation of natural gas that leaked from the gas main that was damaged during a sewer replacement project 23 years earlier, led to the explosion. Atmos Energy Corporation failed to detect the leak when responding to related incidents at two other homes on th...01-19-2021, 10:15 PM -
Boeing CEO Updates Employees on Safety Infrastructure | site |
- Boeing names chief aerospace safety officer
(Information contained in The Boeing Company press release: January 13, 2021)
Chicago, Jan. 13, 2021 — Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun shared the following message with employees today:
Team,
There is nothing more important to Boeing than the safety of our employees, products and services, and over the past year we’ve taken a series of actions to improve our safety practices and enhance our safety culture, including the establishment of our enterprise Safety Management System (SMS).
Building on these efforts, today we will continue to strengthen our safety infrastructure by naming Mike Delaney as Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer. In this newly created leadership role, Mike will lead the development of the company’s integrated enterprise Global Aviation Safety...01-13-2021, 11:44 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Consumer Safety Warning: Serious Injury or Death Can Occur if Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Are Separated from Battery Packs and Used to Power Devices | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release dated: January 8, 2021)
Washington, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers not to buy or use loose 18650 lithium-ion battery cells. These cells are manufactured as industrial component parts of battery packs and are not intended for individual sale to consumers. However, they are being separated, rewrapped and sold as new consumer batteries, typically on the Internet.
The Dangers of Loose 18650 Battery Cells Rechargeable lithium cells without proper protection that are not installed in a device or as part of an integral battery (“loose cells”) are potentially hazardous to consumers when handled, transported, stored, cha...01-11-2021, 08:34 PM -
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Seeks Comment on Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles | site |
(Information contained in National Highway Transportation Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: January 8, 2021)
January 8, 2021 | Washington, DC - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking public comment on the draft Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles (2020 Best Practices) it submitted to the Federal Register for publication today. This is an update to the existing best practices document that was published in 2016, and describes NHTSA’s nonbinding guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “Vehicle cybersecurity has high stakes,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator James Owens. “The safety and security of everyone on our roads depend on it. We have learned a great deal in the past...01-09-2021, 04:37 PM -
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Highlight Safety Fundamentals Needed to Cope with the Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in Leapfrog Group press release dated: December 14, 2020)
Washington D.C. - - The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality, today released the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Assigning “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” and “F” letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the U.S., the Safety Grade is the only rating focused entirely on how well hospitals protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. “We see in the news every day the extraordinary courage of clinicians and staff caring for patients stricken by COVID-19. What’s less apparent—yet equally laudable—are the untold efforts behind the scenes to protect patients. Hospitals’ commitment to the fundamentals have saved ...01-02-2021, 10:41 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Consumer Alert: Changes to Odometer Disclosure Requirements | site |
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release: December 22, 2020)
December 22, 2020 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding consumers that, starting January 1, 2021, odometer disclosures will be required for every transfer of ownership for the first 20 years, beginning with Model Year 2011 vehicles. Model Year 2010 and older vehicles will continue to be subject to the previous 10-year disclosure requirements and thus are exempt from extended Federal odometer disclosure requirements. The U.S. fleet of vehicles is, on average, older than ever, and NHTSA finalized this rule late last year to address an increase in odometer fraud involving older vehicles. Model Year 2011 or newer vehicles will ...12-29-2020, 07:17 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases 2019 Crash Fatality Data | site |
2019 Showed Significant Improvements in Traffic Safety, Including the Lowest Percentage of Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities on Record
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: December 18, 2020)
December 18, 2020 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its annual 2019 traffic fatality data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
Traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lowest percentage since 1982, when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019. This represents a decrease of 739 (down 2%) from the reported 36,835 fatalities ...12-28-2020, 07:22 PM -
Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight | site |
(Information contained in the Boeing Company press release: December 18, 2020)
Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight
Chicago, Dec. 18, 2020 — Boeing is committed to improving aviation safety, strengthening our safety culture, and rebuilding trust with our customers, regulators, and the flying public. We take seriously the Committee’s findings and will continue to review the report in full. We have learned many hard lessons from the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Flight 302 accidents, and we will never forget the lives lost on board. The events and lessons learned have reshaped our company and further focused our attention on our core values of safety, quality, and integrity. Over the past twenty years, commercial aviation has become the safest form of travel in the worl...12-22-2020, 02:19 AM -
Federal Railroad Administration Modernizes Brake Safety Standards| site |
(Information contained in Federal Railroad Administration [FRA] press release dated: December 11, 2020) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a final rule, extending the amount of time freight rail equipment can be left off-air (meaning parked with its air brake system depressurized) before requiring a new brake inspection, which is expected to reduce the number of idling locomotives. The final rule incorporates longstanding waivers for brake inspections, tests and equipment, while clarifying existing regulations and removing outdated provisions. These revisions contemporize Brake System Safety requirements by incorporating safer, newer technologies, reduce unnecessary costs and increase consistency between U.S. and Canadian regulations. “Incorporating technologies and safety practices, this final rule improves freight ra...12-17-2020, 09:20 PM -
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Holds Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate as Part of Agency’s Review of Safety and Effectiveness Data | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release: December 10, 2020)
December 10, 2020
Statement From:
Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration
Stephen M. Hahn M.D. For nearly 11 months, we have all been learning to live and function in a state of uncertainty, adjusting to a “new normal” as the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the way most of us live, and has also tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. We recognize the urgent need for medical countermeasures to diagnose, treat, and prevent this novel virus and have been working diligently to facilitate their development and availability. In particular, the FDA has been working tirelessly with public ...12-10-2020, 11:22 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Protect Your Family During Winter and COVID-19 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC] press release: December 7, 2020)
Washington, D.C. – With the COVID-19 pandemic getting worse, and winter’s colder months limiting outdoor activity, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges housebound consumers to be alert to hidden hazards in the home. Here are some life-saving tips:
Warm Up Safely
Planning to use a fireplace or space heater to keep warm?- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Keep material, such as curtains, sofas, beds, clothes and papers at least three feet away from space heaters.
- Have fireplace flues and chimneys and other fuel-burning appliances, such as your furnace, inspected by a professional before each heating season.
- Always plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Never plug a space
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Regulatory Robot helps Manufacturers find Product Safety Information | site |
Washington, DC - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Regulatory Robot may prove helpful to businesses creating products for consumer use. CPSC says, "We've designed our Regulatory Robot to guide you through our requirements to identify important product safety requirements that you should review before manufacturing or importing your consumer product".
More information on the Regulatory Robot may be found at https://cpsc.gov/Business--Manufactu...cts-Start-Here or press HERE .
12-03-2020, 01:03 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety PrinciplesU.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Public Comment on Automated Driving System Safety Principles | site |
Publishes an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on ADS safety framework
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration press release: November 19, 2020)
November 19, 2020 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems (ADS) in the future. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was submitted to the Federal Register on November 19 and is available online here. “This rulemaking will help address legitimate public concerns about safety, security and privacy without hampering innovation in the development of automated driving systems,”...11-23-2020, 05:57 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Modernizes 5.9 GHz Band for WI-FI and Auto Safety | site |
New Plan Makes Additional Spectrum Available Immediately for Improved Indoor Wi-Fi Connectivity While Authorizing Market-Driven Transportation Safety Services
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release: released November 20, 2020) WASHINGTON, November 18, 2020—The Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules for the 5.9 GHz band (5.850-5.925 GHz) to make new spectrum available for unlicensed uses, such as Wi-Fi, and improve automotive safety. Specifically, the new band plan designates the lower 45 megahertz (5.850-5.895 GHz) for unlicensed uses and the upper 30 megahertz (5.895-5.925 GHz) for enhanced automobile safety using Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. Increasing the amount of spectrum available for unlicensed operations is critical for meeting our nation’s connectivity needs...11-21-2020, 05:28 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor emphasizes protecting Worker Safety and Pay during Holiday Season| site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release: November 20, 2020) Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) remind employers of their responsibility to protect worker safety and pay during the holiday season. As the nation enters a unique holiday shopping season, employers must ensure that they train all workers to recognize and prevent job hazards, and incorporate safe work practices to prevent exposure to the coronavirus. At the same time, employers must also familiarize themselves and comply with federal rules governing the payment of wages for temporary or seasonal workers. “Throughout the holiday season, all employees, including seasonal workers, should be trained not only on how to perform their jobs safely, but also on how to stay saf...11-20-2020, 11:12 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces $2,856,533 in Coronavirus Violations | site |
(November 13, 2020) - - On November 13, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor published information that included the following:
WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 204 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $2,856,533.
OSHA inspections have resulted in the agency citing employers for violations, including failures to:- Implement a written respiratory protection program;
- Provide a medical evaluation, respirator fit test, training on the proper use of a respirator and personal protective equipment;
- Report an injury, illness or fatality;
- Record an injury or illness on OSHA recordkeeping forms; and
- Comply with the General Duty Clause of
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HUD Strengthens Manufactured Housing Safety and Affordability with Revised Minimum Payments for State Oversight Programs | site |
Final rule published today provides more equitable HUD funding for State Administrative Agencies
WASHINGTON - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published today a final rule in the Federal Register which provides a revised structure for the payments HUD makes to states participating as State Administrative Agencies in the manufactured housing program. State Administrative Agencies in 33 states are fully or conditionally approved to carry out their manufactured housing oversight programs, and the majority of these states will see an increase in payments to administer their programs under the revised payment structure. “More than 22 million Americans have used manufactured homes as a means of attaining the stability and financial independence of homeownership, particularly in areas where housing aff...11-14-2020, 04:54 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Calls for Major Safety Improvements to Small Passenger Vessels | site |
California Dive Boat Fire Killed 34
(October 20, 2020) - - On October 20, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2020) – The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday called for major safety improvements to small passenger vessels after the investigation of a 2019 California dive boat fire that killed 34. The 75-foot recreational diving vessel, Conception, with 33 passengers and six crew aboard, was anchored in Platts Harbor, off Santa Cruz Island, when it caught fire in the early morning of Sept. 2, 2019. All 33 passengers and one crewmember died of smoke inhalation after they were trapped in the berthing area while a fire raged on the deck above. Both exits from the berthing area led to the fire- and smoke-filled enclosed area above. The NTSB called for all v...11-05-2020, 11:07 PM -
Wet Snow Flight Hazards Highlighted in National Transportation Safety Board Safety Alert | site |
(September 17, 2020) - - Today, September 17, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board issued Safety Alert SA-082 Thursday, highlighting the importance of pilots assessing, understanding and preparing for the risk of wet snow and icing conditions before flight. The “Flight in Snow” safety alert provides guidance to pilots, dispatchers and operators regarding flight during wet snow and icing conditions. Wet snow contains liquid particles on the snowflakes or liquid particles falling amongst the snowflakes compared to dry snow in which there is no liquid. The liquid in wet snow has the potential to compromise flight safety through structural, engine and windshield ice accumulation. “As we go into the fall season with coolin...10-07-2020, 11:02 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Urges Families to Follow CDC Halloween Advice for Safe Celebrating; a COVID-19 Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary | site |
(October 6, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published the following information:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice for Halloween this year. Among the key guidance: A Halloween mask is not an appropriate substitute for a protective cloth mask. CPSC joins with CDC in recommending that consumers wear a protective cloth mask of at least two layers of breathable fabric—not a costume mask. Protective masks should never be worn under a costume mask because it can become hard to breathe. If children or adults wear costumes this Halloween, be aware that costume fabrics and loose, billowy clothing (such as capes or gowns) can easily catch fire....10-06-2020, 02:52 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Renews Call for Inward-Facing Cameras in Locomotives | site |
(September 15, 2020) - - Today, September 15, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Sept. 15, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday once again called for federal railroad regulators to mandate the use of inward- and outward-facing cameras on train locomotives after investigating an Ohio collision between two CSX Transportation trains. Tuesday’s reiteration of its 2010 camera recommendations came after the board completed its investigation into the Aug. 12, 2019, train collision and derailment near Carey, Ohio. The NTSB investigation found that the westbound train’s engineer was impaired by his use of alcohol at the time of the accident. Although post-accident testing showed the presence of marijuana in his system, NTSB investigators could not determine if his us...10-05-2020, 09:56 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 4 Safety Recommendations Based on Investigation of USS Fitzgerald Collision| site |
(September 3, 2020) - - Today, September 3, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Sept. 3, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board issued Thursday four safety recommendations in its final report on the agency’s investigation of the fatal, June 17, 2017, collision between the USS Fitzgerald and the container ship ACX Crystal.
The collision happened shortly after the 504.5 foot-long, US Navy destroyer Fitzgerald, with 315 people on board, departed its homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, bound for the Philippines. The Fitzgerald was traveling southbound at about 22 knots in the bay of Sagami Nada off Japan’s Honshu Island, while the 730 foot-long, Philippine-flag, container ship ACX Crystal with 21 people on board was traveling east-northeast...09-21-2020, 04:49 PM -
American Federation of Teachers says New Poll Shows America’s Parents, Teachers Want ‘Safety First’ on School Reopenings | site |
AFT says: Trump and DeVos’ Ruinous Agenda Rejected, Comfort with Return to Brick-and-Mortar Schools Significantly Higher when Protections, Funding in Place
(September 15, 2020) - - Today, September 15, 2020, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) published the following information:
WASHINGTON—The nation’s teachers and parents are seeing through the Trump administration’s chaos and disinformation over reopening schools this fall, new polling shows. And while supermajorities of the poll’s respondents fear they or their child will be infected with the virus, they are united behind the need to secure safety measures and the resources to pay for them, so students can return to in-person learning. Sixty-eight percent of parents—including 82 percent of Black parents—and 77 percent of teachers sa...09-21-2020, 03:48 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $11.2 Million in Worker Safety and Health Training Grants | site |
(September 18, 2020) - - Today, September 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded approximately $11.2 million in Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants to 90 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will provide education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize serious workplace hazards, including the coronavirus, implement injury prevention measures and understand their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Under President Trump’s Qualified Opportunity Zones Executive Order, OSHA awarded 80 grants to conduct occupational safety and health training in urban and economically distressed areas. The 2020 Harwood grant awards al...09-21-2020, 08:55 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says First Officer, Captain Actions, Aviation Industry Practices, Led to Fatal Atlas Air Crash | site |
(July 14, 2020) - - Today, July 14, 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (July 14, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board determined during a public board meeting held Tuesday that Atlas Air flight 3591 crashed in Trinity Bay, Texas, because of the first officer’s inappropriate response to an inadvertent activation of the airplane’s go-around mode, resulting in his spatial disorientation that led him to place the airplane in a steep descent from which the crew did not recover.
The accident happened Feb. 23, 2019, when the Atlas Air Boeing 767 cargo jet entered a rapid descent from about 6,000 feet and impacted a marshy bay about 40 miles from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The captain, first...08-31-2020, 10:38 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board calls for Renewed Road Safety Effort as Nation Reopens | site |
(May 18, 2020) - - Today (May 18, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (May 18, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Americans to practice highway safety with the same sense of responsibility they applied to reducing the spread of the coronavirus when they take to the nation’s roads as the country continues to reopen. In a “normal” year, more than 36,000 Americans are killed on our roads. While it is too early to tell what will happen to highway crash and fatality trends in the year of the pandemic, the desire to return to normality will increase the number of drivers on the road and that increases risk for highway users. “The number of traffic fatalities was a crisis before the pandemic,” said Robert L. Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Boar...05-29-2020, 02:00 AM -
Red Cross Coronavirus Safety and Readiness Tips for You | site |
(March 9, 2020) - - On March 5, 2020 the Red Cross published the following Coronavirus Safety and Readiness Tips for You:
The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as well as following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
We know this is a stressful time and people want to know what they can do right now to protect themselves and their families. That’s why the Red Cross is highlighting some everyday health safety and preparedness steps that people in the U.S. can take now in response to coronavirus concerns.
LIMIT THE SPREAD OF GERMS AND PREVENT INFECTION
There are common sense steps we can all take to prevent the spread of any respiratory virus:- Avoid close contact
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration site addresses Coronavirus COVID-19 Control and Prevention| site |
(February 28, 2020) - - The website of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) contains information about the control and prevention of Coronavirus COVID-19. One of the sites is located at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/c...revention.html or press HERE...02-28-2020, 01:09 PM -
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue Announces New Food Safety and Inspection Service Leadership| site |
(February 25, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following information: (Washington, D.C, February 25, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Paul Kiecker to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Mr. Kiecker will be assuming the role following the departure of Administrator Carmen Rottenberg, who is departing federal service after a career spanning two decades. “Ensuring the safety of America’s food supply is USDA’s most important responsibility, and one that Carmen carried out with dedication and vision. I know she will continue her passion for food safety in the private sector,” said Secretary Perdue. “Carmen is a true public servant and ushered in an era of modernization at the Food Safety and ...02-27-2020, 08:40 PM -
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides Information on Guidance and Resources regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)| site |
(February 26, 2020) - - The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published guidance and resources for employers and workers concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Much of the information is accessible at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19 ...02-26-2020, 05:58 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues Investigative Update on Sikorsky Helicopter Crash| site |
(February 7, 2020) - - Today (February 7, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: The National Transportation Safety Board issued an investigative update Friday for its ongoing investigation of the fatal, Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter collided with hilly terrain and was destroyed by impact forces and fire. The pilot and eight passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter operated by Island Express Helicopters Inc., was on an on-demand passenger visual flight rules flight from John Wayne-Orange County Airport, in Santa Ana, California, to Camarillo Airport, in Camarillo, California. "Our investigators have already developed a substantial amount of evidence about the circumstances of this tragic crash," said NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt. "And we...02-11-2020, 01:39 AM -
10 National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendations Issued Following Incident Investigation Preliminary Findings| site |
(January 29, 2020) - - Today (January 29, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: Based on preliminary findings from its ongoing investigation of an incident involving an Embraer-175 airplane, the NTSB issued 10 safety recommendations Wednesday to address safety issues identified in the investigation. The NTSB issued six safety recommendations to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and four to the Federal Aviation Administration. The recommendations are designed to address areas of concern including wire chafing, application of Embraer service bulletins relating to the pitch trim switch, and potential limitations in checklist memory items for pilots to address unintended operation of the pitch trim system. The investigation and recommendations stem from a Nov. 6, 2019, incident ...02-03-2020, 07:16 PM -
Statement from Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regarding Occupational Fatalities in 2018| site |
(December 17, 2019) - - Today (December 17, 2019), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the following information: WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report, released today, shows the rate of fatal work injuries remained unchanged in 2018. Tragically, unintentional overdoses at work increased by 12 percent—the sixth consecutive annual increase and a reflection of the broader opioid crisis that our nation is facing. To combat this problem, President Trump has declared the opioid epidemic a National Health Emergency. OSHA also teamed with the National Safety Council on the release of a toolkit to help employers address opioid abuse in their workplaces and support workers in recovery. Suicide at work, which increased by 11 percent in 2018, is also a tr...01-18-2020, 12:28 AM -
Addition of Graham, Chapman, brings National Transportation Safety Board back to 5 Members| site |
(January 2, 2020) - - Today (January 2, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
The National Transportation Safety Board is set to welcome aboard Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman as its newest board members, bringing the board to its full complement of five members for the first time since Feb. 15, 2019.
Graham is set to be sworn in Friday, by NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt, and Chapman on Monday. President Donald J. Trump nominated Graham and Chapman and the Senate voted to confirm them Dec. 19, 2019. Graham’s term as a board member is through 2025, and Chapman’s term runs through the end of 2023. Graham previously served as the director of Flight Operations Safety, Security and Standardization for Textron Aviation, Inc., overseeing their safety management system, global security an...01-18-2020, 12:11 AM -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Initiatives to Improve Safety on America’s Roads| site |
(January 15, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation published the following information: WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today spoke at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) where she announced new transportation initiatives aimed at harnessing new and existing technologies to improve safety for the traveling public and first responders. “These safety initiatives will make a difference in saving lives and help prevent injuries among first responders and all road users,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Today, Secretary Chao announced the next phase of the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) program. PARTS II expands participation in the PARTS program to include almost 70% of the U.S. automobile market a...01-17-2020, 04:30 AM -
UPDATE 1: National Transportation Safety Board Statement on Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 Crash Investigation| site |
(January 9, 2020) - - Today (January 9, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: The National Transportation Safety Board’s Response Operations Center received formal notification from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran of the crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752. Under ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has designated an accredited representative to the investigation of the crash, involving a Boeing 737-800. The NTSB continues to monitor the situation surrounding the crash and evaluate its level of participation in the investigation. As with any investigation in which the NTSB is involved, the agency will not speculate about the cause of the crash. Iran’s AAIB is the lead investigative agency and questions regarding the progress ...01-13-2020, 04:59 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on South Dakota Crash InvestigationNational Transportation Safety Board Releases Preliminary Report on South Dakota Crash Investigation| site |
(December 17, 2019) - - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Dec. 17, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report Tuesday for its investigation of the Nov. 30, 2019, crash of a Pilatus PC12 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, which killed the pilot and eight passengers and injured three others.
The airplane was registered to Conrad & Bischoff, Inc., and operated by the pilot as a personal flight from Chamberlain Municipal Airport destined for Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho.
According to preliminary data recovered from the data recorder installed on the airplane, the accident takeoff began from runway 31 about 12:31 p.m. central standard time. The airplane immediately rolled about 10 degrees to the left after...12-21-2019, 06:43 PM -
Food Safety Alert - - - CDC Investigating Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Hard-Boiled EggsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Food Safety Alert - - - CDC Investigating Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Hard-Boiled Eggs | site |
(December 19, 2019) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the following information:
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to hard-boiled eggs has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbrea...-19/index.html
Key points:- CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state public health officials are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has sickened seven people in five states (Florida, Maine, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas).
- Four people have been hospitalized. One death has been reported from Texas. One illness was reported in a newborn who was infected with Listeria while the mother was pregnant; the newborn survived.
- Interviews with ill
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Two New York Commuter Rail Systems Implement National Transportation Safety Board Most Wanted List Recommendations | site |
(December 16, 2019) - - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2019) — Two of the country’s largest commuter rail operators recently enhanced the safety of their systems by implementing safety recommendations on the National Transportation Safety Board’s 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements.
The safety recommendations to Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Railroad were the result of the NTSB’s investigation into five accidents involving Metro-North trains in Connecticut and New York that killed six people, injured 126 more and resulted in more than $28 million in damages. All five accidents occurred in 2013 and 2014. “The most important outcomes from NTSB investigations are the implementation of safety r...12-19-2019, 08:06 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says U.S. Aviation Fatalities Increased in 2018 | site |
(November 14, 2019) - - Today (November 14, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2019) — U.S. civil aviation deaths increased from 347 in 2017 to 393 in 2018, according to preliminary statistics released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board. The year 2018 saw the nation’s first airline passenger fatality since 2009, when a passenger on a Southwest airliner was killed in connection with an engine failure. Most aviation deaths in 2018 took place during general aviation operations, when 381 were killed, compared to 331 the year before. The fatal accident rate in general aviation was 1.029 accidents per 100,000 flight hours, compared to 2017’s rate of 0.935. Accidents in On-Demand Part 135 operations, which encompass charters, air taxis, air tours and medical serv...12-13-2019, 07:57 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board issues 6 Safety Recommendations Following Investigation of Hydrogen Release, Fire | site |
(November 19, 2019) - - Today (November 19, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: The National Transportation Safety Board issued Hazardous Materials Incident Report 19/02, Tuesday, following its investigation of the Feb. 11, 2018, release of compressed hydrogen and subsequent fire in Diamond Bar, California. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident but approximately 1,500 people were evacuated and resulting damages were estimated at $175,000. An Air Products tube trailer with a mounted Structural Composite Industries model CT-250 tube trailer module with 25 cylinders, 24 of which were fully loaded with compressed hydrogen, caught fire while being transported on Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar. The incident happened when an incorrect pressure relief device in...12-07-2019, 08:12 PM -
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Anchor It | site |
CPSC says Statistics Show Nearly 80% of All Furniture, TV and Appliance Tip-Over Fatalities Involve Children 5 Years Old and Younger
(November 26, 2019) - - Today (November 26, 2019), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the following information:
Washington, D.C. ---- As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, and shoppers look to use those great deals to purchase new televisions and furniture, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to familiarize themselves with how to safely mount or place those new TVs, furniture and appliances in the home.
CPSC’s new report shows that between 2000 and 2018, there were 459 reported tip-over-related deaths involving children 17 years old and younger. Ninety-three percent of those child-specific incidents involved children five years old and younger. In more...12-07-2019, 05:00 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says Multi-Faceted Approach Needed to Combat Rise in Bicyclist Fatalities | site |
(December 5, 2019) - - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board’s report on bicyclist safety, issued Thursday, includes 22 safety recommendations addressing issues including roadway and intersection design, collision avoidance technology, blind spot detection systems and helmet use. Investigators identified two primary areas that, if addressed, would have the biggest effect on reducing the number of vehicle-bicycle collisions: improving roadway infrastructure for bicyclists and enhancing their conspicuity to other road users. “This country needs a multi-faceted approach to deal with a problem that is only getting worse: more Americans are dying in collisions involving bikes and motor vehicles,” said NTSB ...12-06-2019, 01:19 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Pai Calls on Congress to Protect Public Safety and Repeal T-Band Mandate | site |
Agency Announces Suspension of Application Processing for T-Band Licenses and Renewals Because of Current Mandate to Hold an Auction in 2021
(December 2, 2019) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the following information:
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2019—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai issued the following statement calling on Congress to repeal the mandate to auction T-Band spectrum and allow public safety officials to continue saving lives through T-Band communications: “In 2012, Congress passed legislation requiring the FCC to reallocate and auction T-Band spectrum used for decades by public safety licensees and fund the relocation of those licensees elsewhere. The agency has extensively analyzed the T-Band and concluded that moving forward is not viab...12-04-2019, 06:52 PM -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration says Enforcement and Compliance Increases in 2019 | site |
OSHA says it is to keep America’s workforce safe
(December 3, 2019) - - Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published the following information: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fiscal year (FY) 2019 final statistics show a significant increase in the number of inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance to further the mission of ensuring that employers provide workplaces free of hazards. OSHA’s enforcement activities reflect the Department’s continued focus on worker safety. Federal OSHA conducted 33,401 inspections—more inspections than the previous three years –addressing violations related to trenching, falls, chemical exposure, silica and other hazards. In FY19, OSHA provided a record 1,392,611 workers with train...12-04-2019, 06:20 PM -
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Safety Enhancements for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings | site |
(December 2, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation published the following information: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced significant plans to advance highway-rail grade crossing safety. The announcement comes as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hosted a grade-crossing safety summit, with remarks from FRA Administrator Ron Batory, Acting Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Steve Bradbury, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Deputy Administrator Mala Parker. “The Department is committed to supporting infrastructure improvements, new communications tools, and working to change driver behavior so that highway-rail grade crossings are safe environments for all transportation users,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Underscoring the Departme...12-04-2019, 12:08 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Promotes Worker Safety And Pay During the Holiday Season | site |
(November 27, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) remind employers to protect worker safety and pay during the upcoming holiday season.
"During the busy holiday season, employers must focus on protecting their workers by anticipating and preventing potential hazards in the workplace," said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. "All workers deserve a safe workplace whether they are stocking shelves, packing boxes, delivering products or selling merchandise."
OSHA offers holiday workplace safety resources on warehousing, tractor trailer drivers, forklift safety, winter weather and crowd management. General...12-02-2019, 01:19 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 7 Safety Recommendations Based on Findings from Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 Investigation| site |
(November 19, 2019) - - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board determined during a public board meeting held Tuesday that a fractured fan blade from a CFM International CFM-56-7B engine, powering a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, led to the engine inlet and fan cowl separating and subsequently damaging the fuselage, resulting in a rapid cabin depressurization. One passenger died and eight others suffered minor injuries on April 17, 2018, when the fractured fan blade impacted the fan case, causing fan cowl fragments to strike the airplane’s fuselage near a cabin window. The window departed the airplane, and the cabin rapidly depressurized. The accident happened after Southwest Airlines flight 1380 de...11-25-2019, 05:01 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Calls for Federal Review Process for Automated Vehicle Testing on Public Roads| site |
NTSB says ‘Inadequate Safety Culture’ Contributed to Uber Automated Test Vehicle Crash
(November 19, 2019) - - Today (November 19, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2019) - The National Transportation Safety Board called upon federal regulators Tuesday to create a review process before allowing automated test vehicles to operate on public roads, based upon the agency’s investigation of a fatal collision between an Uber automated test vehicle and a pedestrian. During a board meeting held to determine the probable cause of the March 18, 2018, Tempe, Arizona crash, the NTSB said an Uber Technologies Inc. division’s “inadequate safety culture” contributed to the March 18, 2018, nighttime fatal collision between an Uber automated test ...11-25-2019, 01:13 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Funding Opportunity for Roadway Safety Tools | site |
(November 14, 2019) - - Today (November 14, 2019), the U.S. Department of Transportation published the following information:
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to build the capacity of state, local, and tribal governments to use innovative data tools and information to improve roadway safety.
“This is part of the Department’s ongoing effort to utilize predictive data analytics to identify and address systemic factors contributing to crashes and improve roadway safety in communities across America,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
The NOFO is an important step in the Department’s Safety Data Initiative, which helps communities devise policies to reduce roadway fatalities. This funding opportunity makes available up to $3 million to develop,...11-22-2019, 01:54 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Again Issues Safety Recommendations for Sufficient Reserve Buoyancy, Improved Emergency Egress on DUKW Amphibious Passenger Vessels| site |
(November 13, 2019) - - Today (November 13, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2019) - As part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal July 19, 2018, accident involving a modified WWII DUKW amphibious passenger vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board issued Marine Safety Recommendation Report 19/01 Wednesday, calling upon the U.S. Coast Guard to require sufficient reserve buoyancy for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels, and to require the removal of canopies, side curtains and their associated framing, while underway, for those without sufficient reserve buoyancy. Seventeen of the 31 people aboard the modified WWII DUKW amphibious passenger vessel Stretch Duck 7 died, when the vessel sank during a rapidly de...11-19-2019, 01:14 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Says Changes to Roadway Design, Collision Avoidance Systems, More Helmet Use Needed to Address Increase in Bicyclist Fatalities| site |
(November 5, 2019) - - Today the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Nov. 5, 2019) — Actions from federal and state agencies and bicyclists themselves are needed to lower the number of crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles said the National Transportation Safety Board during a public meeting Tuesday. In the NTSB’s first examination of bicyclist safety on U.S. roadways since its last report on this topic in 1972, the agency said critical changes were needed to address the recent rise in fatal bicycle crashes involving motor vehicles, even as overall traffic deaths fell in 2018. Investigators found that improving roadway design, enhancing the conspicuity of bicyclists through both visibility and technology, and increasing helm...11-15-2019, 10:24 PM -
Federal Communications Commission issues Public Safety and Telehealth Reports from its Intergovernmental Advisory Committee | site |
(November 7, 2019) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the following information: WASHINGTON, November 7, 2019—The Federal Communications Commission today released four reports from its Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. The reports aim to assist state, local, Tribal, and territorial officials and other stakeholders by offering recommendations and best practices to improve emergency alerting, bolster communications reliability during disasters, and promote the use of telemedicine. “The Intergovernmental Advisory Committee’s reports offer valuable insights and recommendations that will help inform the work of the FCC and that of our state, local, Tribal, and territorial government partners,” said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. “We welcome the input and perspective of these officials as we work to enhance p...11-09-2019, 11:56 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Calls for National Safety Standards for Limousines| site |
(October 2, 2019) - - Today (October 2, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2019) – The National Transportation Safety Board Wednesday called for new national requirements for seating and seat belt systems on limousines, citing evidence gathered in investigations of accidents in New York, Illinois and New Jersey. The NTSB’s Safety Recommendation Report recommended that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration require lap/shoulder belts for each passenger seating position on all new vehicles modified to be used as limousines. It also requires seating systems in these vehicles to meet minimum performance standards to ensure their integrity during a crash. The NTSB also called on the National Limousine Association to educate members on the benefits of proper seat belt use and recommended t...10-31-2019, 10:59 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 7 Safety Recommendations to FAA related to Ongoing Lion Air, Ethiopian Airlines Crash Investigations| site |
(September 26, 2019) - - Today (September 26, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information:
WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board issued seven safety recommendations Thursday to the Federal Aviation Administration, calling upon the agency to address concerns about how multiple alerts and indications are considered when making assumptions as part of design safety assessments.
Aviation Safety Recommendation Report 19-01 was issued Thursday stemming from the NTSB’s ongoing support under International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 to Indonesia’s Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT) investigation of the Oct. 29, 2018, crash of Lion Air flight 610 in the Java Sea and the Aircraft Accident...10-03-2019, 12:08 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says Overpressurized Gas Distribution System Caused Explosions, Fires| site |
(September 24, 2019) - - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board determined Tuesday that Columbia Gas of Massachusetts’ deficiencies in management and oversight led to overpressurization of a natural gas distribution system which resulted in a series of fires and explosions in Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. The Sept. 13, 2018, accident occurred after high-pressure natural gas was released into a low-pressure gas distribution system in the northeast region of the Merrimack Valley. One person was killed and 22 people, including three firefighters, were transported to area hospitals. The system over-pressure damaged 131 structures, including five homes that were destroyed. Prior to the overpressurization event a Colu...09-30-2019, 10:43 AM -
3 More Safety Recommendations Closed from National Transportation Safety Board’s 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List| site |
(September 4, 2019) - - Today (September 4, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2019) — Pipeline safety was recently improved with the implementation of three National Transportation Safety Board safety recommendations that called for improved inspection programs, better records and documentation of natural gas systems, and procedures to mitigate risks identified during management of change operations. On Wednesday the NTSB listed safety recommendations P-18-001, P-18-007 and P-18-009, as closed, acceptable action, on the NTSB’s 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, bringing to 11 the number of safety recommendations acceptably closed since the kickoff of the campaign Feb. 4, 2019. Safety Recommendation P-18-001 was issued to the Pipeline ...09-26-2019, 07:59 AM -
Gas Explosions, Fires in Massachusetts Subject of National Transportation Safety Board Meeting| site |
(August 26, 2019) - - Today (August 26, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Aug. 26, 2019) — The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday its intention to hold a board meeting Sept. 24, 2019, 9:30 a.m. (EDT), to determine the probable cause of the Sept. 13, 2018, series of explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts. The explosions and fires occurred after high-pressure natural gas was released into a low-pressure gas distribution system in the northeast region of the Merrimack Valley. The system over-pressure damaged 131 structures, including five homes that were destroyed. Most of the damage was a result of structure fires ignited by gas-fueled appliances. One person was killed and 22 individuals, including three firefighters were transported to area hospitals. The...09-13-2019, 07:07 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board to Hold Roundtable on Safety of Commercial Part 135 Flight Operations in Alaska | site |
(August 15, 2019) - - Today (August 15, 2019). the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (Aug. 15, 2019) — National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt is slated to host a public roundtable discussion Sept. 6, 2019, with Alaska-based commercial operators, safety experts, aviation industry associations, Federal Aviation Administration officials, and Alaska native tribal leaders on ways to improve the safety of commercial operations conducted under Part 135 of FAA regulations. Part 135 operations encompass both on-demand and scheduled operators, as well as air medical operations that provide essential air transportation services within Alaska. Between January 2008 and June 2019, 80 people died in 207 accidents involving Part 135 operations in Alaska. “The number of Part 135...08-27-2019, 09:50 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 5 Urgent Safety Recommendations as Investigation of Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions, Fires Continues
Washington, DC - - (November 15, 2018) - - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued five urgent safety recommendations in a safety recommendation report issued Thursday. The recommendations made are based on investigators' findings in the NTSB's ongoing investigation of the Sept. 13, 2018, series of explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts, that killed one person and sent at least 21 others to area hospitals. The first of the five urgent safety recommendations was issued to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seeking the elimination of the professional engineer licensure exemption for public utility work and a requirement for a professional engineer’s seal on public utility engineering drawings. The remainin...11-16-2018, 07:48 PM -
Lessons Learned from 41 Maritime Accidents Detailed in National Transportation Safety Board's Safer Seas Digest 2017
Washington, DC - - (November 8, 2018) - - Maritime accident investigation reports for collisions, explosions, capsizings and allisions and the lessons learned within those reports are detailed in the National Transportation Safety Board’s Safer Seas Digest 2017, released online Thursday. The publication is a compendium of 41 marine accident reports for accidents involving fishing, offshore supply, cargo, passenger, tanker, towing and government vessels. Reports in the digest were adopted or issued by the NTSB during calendar year 2017. The Safer Seas Digest is a publication designed with mariners in mind, providing them with links from the digest’s summaries to the full investigative reports and related documents on the NTSB’s website. The digest contains inf...11-12-2018, 11:01 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Urges Motorists to Drive Safely Near School Zones and Bus Stops
Washington, DC - - (November 2, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging motorists to exercise caution and follow State laws when approaching a school bus or school crossing. Following a string of recent tragedies in Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, NHTSA is calling on the public and media to help educate communities on ways to reduce incidents of stop-arm violations and ensure all students arrive to and from school safely.
NHTSA Deputy Administrator Heidi King today issued a video message addressing recent accidents at school bus stops and urging motorists to do their part to keep children safe.
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National Transportation Safety Board Set to Hold Investigative Hearing on Engine Failure
Concerning CFM International engine failure on Southwest Airlines flight 1380 in April of 2018 Washington, DC - - (November 6, 2018) - - The National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to hold an investigative hearing, that is open to the public, Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. (EST), in the NTSB’s Board Room and Conference Center. As part of the agency’s ongoing investigation of the fatal, April 17, 2018, CFM International engine failure on Southwest Airlines flight 1380, the one-day hearing will focus on CFM International CFM56-7 series engine fan blade design and development history, CFM International CFM56-7 series engine fan blade inspection methods and procedures, and engine fan blade containment design and certification criteria. Parties participating in the investigative hearing and the full...11-07-2018, 02:11 AM -
Highway Deaths Account for 95 Percent of all Transportation Fatalities in 2017
(November 1, 2018) - - Highway crashes claimed the lives of 37,133 people in 2017, accounting for 95 percent of the 38,958 who died in transportation related accidents that year, according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The data indicate 712 fewer people died in transportation accidents in 2017, compared to the 39,670 who died in 2016. Aviation, marine and highway deaths decreased while rail and pipeline fatalities increased. Rail experienced the largest increase with 58 more deaths in 2017 than the 703 fatalities in 2016. While 673 fewer people died in highway crashes in 2017 compared to 2016, highway fatalities continued to represent 95 percent of all transportation fatalities....11-03-2018, 02:03 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says Derailment Demonstrates Need for Use of Safer Rail Tank Cars
Washington, DC - - (October 30, 2018) - - A broken rail, inadequate track maintenance and inspection, and inadequate federal oversight led to the March 10, 2017, derailment of a Union Pacific Railroad ethanol train near Graettinger, Iowa, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report released Tuesday. The agency also said in its report the continued use of US Department of Transportation Specification 111 tank rail tank cars in ethanol service, instead of the more robust DOT-117 tank cars, contributed to the severity of the accident in which about 322,000 gallons of undenatured ethanol was released, fueling a post-accident fire that burned for more than 36 hours. No one was injured in the accident that forced the evacuation of three nearby homes and caused an estimate...10-31-2018, 08:57 PM -
U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issues Statement on Safety Value of 5.9 GHz Spectrum
Washington, DC - - (October 24, 2018) - - Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the following statement: "Preserving the 5.9 GHz band for transportation communications is essential to public safety today and in the future. The automotive industry and municipalities are already deploying V2X technology and actively utilizing all seven channels of the 5.9 GHz band. There are more than 70 active deployments of V2X communications with thousands of vehicles already on the road. This technology has the potential to improve infrastructure, safety and efficiency as the Department works to make road travel and future transportation significantly safer. As noted in the Department’s recent AV 3.0 guidance, the three-phase researc...10-30-2018, 08:02 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues Statement about New Car Assessment Program's Highest Rating
Washington, DC - - (October 9, 2018) - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – known as the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program – provides consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by Federal law. NCAP conducts a total of three crash tests on new vehicles: one frontal and two side crash tests, as well as a rollover resistance assessment – a driving maneuver test that assesses a vehicle’s susceptibility to tipping up and a measurement of how top-heavy a vehicle is. Results from these three crash tests and the rollover resistance assessments are weighted and combined into an overall safety rating. A 5-star rating is the highest safety rating a vehicle...10-27-2018, 09:55 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Directs Driverless Shuttle to Stop Transporting School Children in Florida
Washington, DC - - (October 19, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a letter directing Transdev North America to immediately stop transporting school children in the Babcock Ranch community in Southwest Florida on the EZ10 Generation II driverless shuttle. Transdev’s use of the driverless shuttle to transport school children is unlawful and in violation of the company’s temporary importation authorization. NHTSA’s action aligns with the Department’s guidance related to automated vehicles, as most recently outlined in Automated Vehicles 3.0: Preparing for the Future of Transportation . "Innovation must not come at the risk of public safety," said Heidi King, NHTSA Deputy Administrator. "Using a no...10-23-2018, 04:15 AM -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
Total Exceeds $4.8 Billion
Washington, DC - - (October 12, 2018) - - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to invest in rural America with more than $4.8 billion in payments being made, starting this month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made under the ARC and PLC programs for the 2017 crop year, and approximately $1.8 billion in annual rental payments under CRP for 2018. “Despite a temporary lapse of Farm Bill authorities, farmers and ranchers can rest assured that USDA continues to work within the letter of the law to deliver much needed...10-13-2018, 03:05 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Opens Public Docket for Concan, Texas Highway Crash Investigation
Editor's note: The National Transportation Safety Board published the following information:
Washington, DC - - (October 3, 2018) - - The National Transportation Safety Board opened the public docket Wednesday for the March 29, 2017, crash involving a pick-up truck and a 13-passenger bus near Concan, Texas. The crash occurred when a pick-up truck traveling north on U.S. 83 crossed the double, solid-yellow centerline, entered the southbound lane, and collided with the bus. The bus driver and 12 of the 13 passengers were killed. The truck driver and one of the bus passengers suffered serious injuries. Among the more than 800 pages of information in the docket are interviews with the surviving bus passenger, the truck driver, and witnesses who recorded a 14-minute video of the motion of ...10-03-2018, 11:53 PM -
National Transportation Safety Board Issues 11 Safety Recommendations to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Washington, DC - - (September 15, 2018) - - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are the recipients of 11 safety recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Tuesday in its Pedestrian Safety Special Investigation Report.
Following the NTSB’s Pedestrian Safety Forum in 2016, the Office of Highway Safety investigated a series of 15 highway crashes in which vehicles struck and killed pedestrians between April 24 and Nov. 3, 2016. While not a representative sample of pedestrian crashes (that could be generalized for all pedestrian crashes), the NTSB selected cases for investigation that cover the range of pedestrian crash characteristics. The number,...09-29-2018, 09:08 AM -
National Transportation Safety Board says a Flight Crew Misidentified Runway, Caused Taxiway Overflight
Washington, DC - - (September 25, 2018) - - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined Tuesday an Air Canada flight crew’s lack of awareness caused the July 7, 2017, overflight of a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport. Air Canada flight 759 was cleared to land on runway 28R but instead lined up with parallel taxiway C where four airplanes were awaiting clearance to take off. Flight 759 descended to an altitude of 100 feet above ground level and overflew the first of the four airplanes. The flight crew initiated a go-around, and flight 759 reached a minimum altitude of about 60 feet above ground level and overflew the second airplane before starting to climb. The NTSB said in its report the misidentification of taxiway C – as the intended landing runway – resu...09-26-2018, 01:27 AM -
Near Miss at San Francisco Airport Subject of National Transportation Safety Board Meeting
Washington, DC - - (August 31, 2018) - - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) plans to hold a board meeting Sept. 25, 2018, to determine the probable cause of the July 7, 2017, near miss at San Francisco International Airport. Air Canada flight 759, an Airbus A320, was cleared to land on runway 28R at San Francisco International Airport, but the airplane lined up with parallel taxiway C, which had four airplanes on it awaiting takeoff clearance. Air Canada flight 759 descended to about 60 feet above the ground and initiated a go-around after overflying the first airplane on taxiway C. A NTSB graphic, created from Harris Symphony OpsVue radar track data analysis, depicts the positions of aircraft on an overhead view of the runways and taxiways at San Francisco International Airport. ...09-25-2018, 02:00 AM