S+H Staff

Washington — A coalition of 28 labor unions is calling on congressional lawmakers to “fulfill the promise of a safe job” by helping in the effort to reverse staffing cuts at NIOSH.

Bilbao, Spain — Feeling stressed over the steady use of technology at work? The latest video from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work’s “Napo” series has recommendations for your workplace.

Washington — Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act, which would expand OSHA coverage to more than 8 million state and local government employees.

State College, PA — Outdoor workers, be advised: AccuWeather experts predict summertime temperatures will be “above the historical average” throughout much of the country.

Washington — A number of NIOSH programs are no longer accepting applications “due to a reduction in force” at the agency.

St. Louis — A federal appellate court’s denial of a United Steelworkers and United Mine Workers of America petition to defend rulemaking on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica is “profoundly disheartening,” union officials say.

During Construction Safety Week (May 5-9), KASK – the premium designer and manufacturer of head protection – is announcing the launch of the Zenith X2 MAX, a Type II safety helmet that extends the fit range up to 66 centimeters, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for a wider range of users while maintaining the same high level of protection for which KASK is known.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is encouraging employers statewide to “pause their operations and put a spotlight on the critical importance of building a culture of safety and health” during the agency’s 22nd annual Safety Break for Oregon.

Washington — The National Association of Manufacturers is calling on OSHA to rescind the agency’s rule on worker walkaround representation, as well as reconsider a proposed heat rule and “allow for further input from affected industry stakeholders.”

Silver Spring, MD — Fatal on-the-job injuries, opioid-related overdose deaths and suicides among construction workers all fell slightly in 2023 from the year prior, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training reports in a recent bulletin.