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FAA mandates ATC use radar for helicopter separation when crossing flight paths near airports

Federal Aviation Administration data analysis found helicopter visual separation is not safe enough for high-traffic airports, issuing GENOT JO 7110.801 requiring radar management.
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Orafol 2-Inch V42 DOT C-2 ORALITE Red & White Conspicuity Tape

ORALITE is manufactured with mono-layered construction. The tape can withstand high-pressure washing, resist edge lift, impacts, and complies with FMSVSS 108, DOT-C2 requirements.

FAA mandates ATC use radar for helicopter separation when crossing flight paths near airports

March 24, 2026 · Federal Aviation Administration data analysis found helicopter visual separation is not safe enough for high-traffic airports, issuing GENOT JO 7110.801 requiring radar management.

Orafol 2-Inch V42 DOT C-2 ORALITE Red & White Conspicuity Tape

March 21, 2026 · ORALITE is manufactured with mono-layered construction. The tape can withstand high-pressure washing, resist edge lift, impacts, and complies with FMSVSS 108, DOT-C2 requirements.

FMCSA warns 550 CDL training schools of shut down for safety noncompliance

February 20, 2026 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found over 550 CDL schools in violation of its safety standards, warning they may be removed from the national training provider registry.

Partial government shutdown impacts safety-critical agencies

February 2, 2026 · Portions of the U.S. Federal Government shut down after Congress failed to pass legislation for FY 26 appropriations Jan. 29. Safety-essential inspections and enforcement continue.

FRA to enforce English proficiency for Mexican train crews in U.S.

December 30, 2025 · After inspections found some Mexican train crews could not understand safety requirements in English, the FRA is stopping uncertified crews at customs and limiting them to 10 miles from point of entry.

Senate confirms safety agency leaders

October 14, 2025 · The U.S. Senate recently confirmed over 100 nominees for administrative positions, including assistant secretaries and review commission members for OSHA and the MSHA.

Is Every RCRA Waste a DOT Hazardous Material?

August 28, 2018 · When you work in EHS, you learn fast that similar words and phrases often have distinct meanings and that understanding these meanings is crucial to staying in compliance.

Slow down! Feds want to put limiters on newly manufactured heavy trucks

August 29, 2016 · Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx announced last week that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) want to propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roadways.