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FMCSA extends comment period for proposed rule to amend trucker hours-of-service regs

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended by 14 days the comment period for a proposed rule the agency claims would add flexibility to hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers, according to a notice published in the Sept. 19 Federal Register.

‘I am not necessarily my clients’: Secretary of labor nominee Eugene Scalia testifies during confirmation hearing

Washington — Eugene Scalia attempted to buck his reputation as a defender of solely corporate interests during his confirmation hearing for secretary of labor on Sept. 19.

USDA announces final rule to eliminate pork-processing line speeds

Washington — A controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture final rule unveiled Sept. 17 removes maximum line speeds in pork-processing plants and transfers certain inspection responsibilities to plant workers.

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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