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OSHA issues proposed rule on changes to beryllium standards for construction, shipyards

Washington — As expected, OSHA is proposing changes to its beryllium standards for the construction and shipyard industries.

Labor unions sue USDA over final rule that eliminates pork-processing line speeds

Minneapolis — A coalition consisting of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, three local affiliate unions and watchdog group Public Citizen is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a controversial final rule that removes maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants and transfers certain inspection responsibilities to plant workers.

Lawmakers call for OSHA emphasis program after CDC report on silicosis among stone fabrication workers

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of “an emerging public health threat” after researchers identified an increase in cases of silicosis – an incurable lung disease – among workers who handle engineered stone used to make household countertops.

This Month in Safety+Health

Safety and the small business

Small businesses typically don’t have the same resources to devote to safety as larger organizations. That doesn’t mean a safety program is out of reach.

‘A world of difference’: For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors

For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors. Three women share their stories.

Workers and opioids: A snapshot

Using recent data and analysis from NIOSH, the Workers Compensation Research Institute and other organizations, Safety+Health presents an infographic showing the impact of the opioid crisis on the workplace.

Back to health: What to do about low back pain

Four out of 5 adults will experience low back pain, data show. What can employers do to help workers?

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