S+H Staff

Gainesville, FL — Heatstroke can lead to long-term organ damage and obesity, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a proposed rule requiring respiratory protection and cleaning plans to help reduce worker exposure to the chemical substance Pigment Violet 29.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board’s YouTube channel was recently recognized with a Silver Play Button award from the online video sharing platform for exceeding 100,000 subscribers.

Silver Spring, MD — CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has compiled a list of providers of appropriate-fitting personal protective equipment for female, nonbinary and transgender workers.

Washington — Some drugs used to treat cancer and other conditions can be hazardous to workers who are exposed to them. NIOSH recently updated its tool intended to help health care workers and employers identify which routinely handled drugs are considered hazardous.

Juneau, AK — Legislation that would allow workers as young as 18 to serve alcohol, as well as teens and 20-year-olds to work in restaurants that serve alcohol, is advancing in the Alaska Legislature.

Washington — Two House Democrats are raising strong concerns about OSHA’s removal of information from its website and the reported destruction of physical copies of agency documents.

Ever wondered what those small paper or plastic packets or cylinders inside some of your medicine bottles are?

Whether you’re an experienced do-it-yourselfer or someone who sticks to minor repairs, you probably have a collection of screwdrivers, hammers and other basic hand tools.

Driving in the rain – when roads are slick and visibility is reduced – can be stressful.