S+H Staff

Washington — Farmworkers who are owners of indoor cats should remove their work clothes and footwear and rinse off any animal byproduct before entering their home to prevent spreading bird flu to the animals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Injuries sustained at work may be harder on workers’ mental health than off-the-job injuries are, researchers from Canada and Australia say.

Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the new leader of the Department of Labor, after the Senate confirmed her nomination with a 67-32 vote on March 10.

Frankfort, KY — A bill that would limit enforcement of any new or existing state workplace safety and health regulations that are more stringent than federal OSHA standards is advancing in the Kentucky Legislature.

Alexandria, VA — Complacency and lapses in compliance with international standards, regulations and standard operating procedures are among the safety concerns facing the aviation industry, a new report from the Flight Safety Foundation says.

Washington — A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House and Senate on March 5 reintroduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the PRO Act.

Toronto — Severe pain is “the main factor associated with opioid use after a work-related injury,” regardless of the employee’s return-to-work timeline, a recent study out of Canada suggests.

Arlington, VA — Although the vast majority of workers who were part of a recent survey say they’d be comfortable if a colleague discussed their mental health concerns, almost half believe sharing their own struggles would hurt their career.

Washington — More effective injury surveillance can provide the necessary data to help organizations prevent musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new resource from the National Safety Council.

Cleveland — The American Ladder Institute is conducting a special webinar series during National Ladder Safety Month.