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OSHA construction advisory committee set to meet May 19-20

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled virtual meetings for May 19 and 20. According to a notice published May...

Report details financial toll of misclassifying independent contractors

Washington — Misclassifying employees as independent contractors not only can cost workers tens of thousands of dollars in annual lost wages, but it can...

PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear

Hemel Hempstead, England — “If you value your feet, don’t always believe what you see,” the British Safety Industry Federation cautions after finding that...

DOL compliance assistance forum set for May 6-7

Washington — The Department of Labor has scheduled a two-day online forum to provide “meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety...
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Gate safety bill moves forward in Senate

Washington — Bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the safety of gates used in commercial, residential and recreational areas has advanced in the Senate. Approved by...

EPA postpones reporting window for ‘forever chemicals’ rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the reporting period for a final rule that requires manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

Laundry pods are still a danger to kids, researchers say

Laundry pods continue to be a leading source of household cleaning product-related injuries among children, despite safety measures that were implemented more than a...

SAMHSA unveils toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month

Washington — A new toolkit from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is intended to help raise awareness about the importance of...
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Maine’s paid family and medical leave benefits to start May 1

Augusta, ME — Paid family and medical leave benefits for eligible employees in Maine will begin May 1. According to the state’s Department of Labor,...

NSC and Wolters Kluwer Enablon explore use of AI in safety

Washington — More employers are using artificial intelligence in their workplace safety programs, but balance and concerns about overreliance need to be part of...

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