S+H Staff

State Spotlight: OSHA Region 2

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 2. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

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News

EPA proposes ‘commonsense’ changes to protect farmworkers from pesticides

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 20 proposed new safety measures intended to protect farmworkers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure.

Columns

One size doesn’t fit all

If you type all day (as I do) and start experiencing wrist or hand discomfort, it stands to reason that switching to an ergonomic keyboard would help. But would it?

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News

OMB begins review of OSHA recording rule

Washington – A final OSHA rule that would update the agency’s industry classification system and amend employer reporting requirements was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review on Feb. 19.

Workplace Solutions

OSHA partners with industry groups to spread ammonium nitrate safety message

Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels has written a letter to employers regarding legal requirements and best practice recommendations for the safe storage and handling of ammonium nitrate.

News

OSHA updates shipyard guidance, cold stress tips

Washington – OSHA has updated its guidance document on the enforcement of shipyard safety and health standards.

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Shift workers’ diet could contribute to poor health

Columbia, SC – Shift workers are more likely to have a diet promoting chronic inflammation, which could partly explain the association between shift work and a variety of diseases, a recent study from the University of South Carolina suggests.

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Resources

‘Total Worker Health’ symposium set for October

Washington – NIOSH has announced an inaugural symposium that will explore Total Worker Health, the agency’s strategy for advancing worker health by integrating health protection and health promotion.

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