S+H Staff

Washington — Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy moved a step closer to confirmation after the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee unanimously advanced his nomination on Jan. 22.

Washington — Employers in the electronics waste recycling industry should monitor worker exposure to mercury and provide control measures and training, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study concludes.

A 76-year-old truck driver with 15 years of experience driving dump trucks with trailers was employed by an excavation contractor. On the day of the incident, he drove a truck to his employer’s property to drop off the attached trailer.

Circular saws can cause serious injuries if not operated safely.

The need for safe practices extends to all areas of a workplace – including offices.

Brighton, England — A four-day workweek benefits workers physically and mentally, results of a recent medical trial out of England show.

Washington — President Donald Trump has named Vince Micone as acting labor secretary and Judith Kaleta as acting transportation secretary.

When it comes to head protection for workers, it’s important to understand the difference between Type I and Type II.

Washington — Scott Ketcham has been promoted to deputy assistant secretary at OSHA.

Washington — Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy will “always focus on safety” amid technological advancements that have put the United States “in a global race” for transportation innovation, he told lawmakers during a Jan. 15 confirmation hearing.