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EPA invites comment on controversial fragrance and one other chemical

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on separate draft risk evaluations, including a potential landmark finding that a fragrance additive doesn’t...

Changes to Washington state trenching rule make written plans a must

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job...

OSHA ends open fires standard for marine terminals

Washington — OSHA has revoked its standard on open fires in marine terminals. In a final rule published April 28, OSHA says that when it...

NSC asks drivers to make safe choices this Memorial Day weekend

New estimates from the National Safety Council indicate 393 people may die in motor vehicle-related crashes over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, prompting the...
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OSHA clarifies its jurisdiction over two State Plans

Washington — OSHA has published information clarifying its jurisdiction related to State Plan programs in Puerto Rico and Maryland. In a notice published April 24,...

Report links psychosocial hazards at work to more than 800,000 early deaths

Geneva — Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each...

DOT rule acknowledges delay on oral fluid drug testing

Washington — Drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers must continue to be conducted via urine tests until the Department of...

Colorado bill on heat and cold stress prevention moves forward

Denver — The Colorado House has passed a bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. At press time, H.B. 26-1272 had moved to the...
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Survey shows that workers want mental health support from employers

Arlington, VA — Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of...

The safe way to thaw frozen food

Meal prepping for the week? Don’t forget to leave enough time to safely thaw anything you pull out of the freezer. The NSF, an organization...

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