WASHINGTON The nations airline industry, which apparently doesnt get enough regulation from the Federal Aviation Administration, now has the Occupational Safety and Health Administration poking around aircraft cabins.

Its a development that doubtless only the flight attendants union is cheering.

Last month, the FAA and OSHA jointly issued a final policy aimed at "improving workplace safety for aircraft cabin crew members," agreeing to share enforcement in the skies.

FAA's aviation safety regulations take precedence, but OSHA will be able to enforce certain safety and health standards the FAA currently does not cover.

"Safety is our No. 1 priority, for both the traveling public and the dedicated men and women who work in the transportation industry," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

"It's important that cabin crew members on our nation's airlines benefit from OSHA protections, including information about potential on-the-job hazards and other measures to keep them healthy and safe."

Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said the policy "shows the strength of agencies working together and will enhance the safety of cabin crew members and passengers alike.

"It is imperative that cabin crew members have the same level of safety assurances they provide the public."

An FAA news release said aircraft cabin safety issues that fall under OSHA standards include information on hazardous chemicals, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation programs, recordkeeping, and access to employee exposure and medical records.

The agencies said they will develop procedures to ensure that OSHA does not apply requirements that could harm aviation safety.

Said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta: "We're taking an important step toward establishing procedures for resolving cabin crew workplace health and safety concerns."