Weekly Safety News - December 15th, 2025
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Top 3 Biggest Occupational Safety Stories
OSHA cites Idaho transformer manufacturer after worker amputations. OSHA issued willful and serious citations after multiple workers suffered amputations while servicing energized equipment, citing failures in machine guarding and lockout/tagout. OSHA
MSHA releases updated mining fatality report for 2025 MSHA reported additional mining fatalities this year, with powered haulage and ground control remaining leading causes. MSHA
EPA enforcement action drives chemical process safety improvements EPA announced a settlement requiring significant chemical safety and reporting improvements at a California facility following TSCA violations. EPA
Regulatory & Enforcement Updates
US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements. OSHA
EPA orders LADWP to Inspect 100 Drinking Water Reservoirs and Tanks To Prevent Contamination Risks. EPA
Roadway & Transportation Safety
FMCSA removes ELD requirement for pre-2000 engines. Commercial vehicles with engines manufactured before model year 2000 are no longer required to use electronic logging devices. FMCSA
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Uncovers Latest Bombshell: Over 50% of NY’s Non-Domiciled Trucking Licenses Were Issued Illegally. FMCSA
NHTSA Releases Multi-Year Research Project on Modernizing Safety Standards for Automated Vehicles. NHTSA.
Texas Spotlight
TxDOT Memorial for a Marine, and a mom. The family of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez joined TxDOT and state leaders in renaming the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in his honor TxDOT
School Safety
U.S. Department of Education announces school-based mental health grants. Federal funding was awarded to support student mental health services and safety infrastructure in K-12 schools. U.S. Department of Education.
Texas Spotlight
Texas School Safety Center releases end‑of‑year school security advisory TxSSC published guidance for districts addressing holiday events and after‑hours campus use. https://txssc.txstate.edu/news
Consumer & Public Safety
As Winter Storms Threaten Millions in the U.S., CPSC Issues Safety Tips to Help Families Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fires CPSC
FDA Takes Action to Improve Recall Effectiveness Following Infant Botulism Outbreak Investigation Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula. FDA
Emergency Management & Preparedness
President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for State of Washington. FEMA
Over $3 Million Approved to Support Shelter Efforts for Alaskans Impacted by October’s West Coast Storms. FEMA
NOAA releases Artic Report Card 2025. Twenty years of tracking rapid Arctic warming and change NOAA
Heads Up Dates (Next 60 Days)
Dec 20, 2025 — OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) data submission deadline for covered employers
Jan 1, 2026 — New OSHA civil penalty adjustments take effect
Jan 6–10, 2026 — National Winter Weather Preparedness Week (NOAA/FEMA)
Jan 15, 2026 — MSHA annual training plans due for mines