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National Emphasis Program on heat will continue, OSHA says

Washington — OSHA has extended for another year its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards

Nomination period open: 2025 Prevention through Design Award

NIOSH is accepting, through March 3, nominations for its Prevention through Design Award.

Working with carbon tetrachloride requires ‘robust’ protections, EPA says

Washington — “Robust worker safety programs” that protect against exposure to the chemical substance carbon tetrachloride will be required, under an Environmental Protection Agency final rule that went into effect Jan. 17.

How well do you know road signs?

Can you remember the road signs you pass? More specifically, do you know what the colors and shapes mean? Take this quiz to find out.
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OSHA halts pursuit of standard on COVID-19 for health care settings

Washington — OSHA has terminated its rulemaking on COVID-19 exposure in health care settings to “focus its resources on the completion of an infectious diseases rulemaking.”

Donald Trump to nominate Keith Sonderling for deputy labor secretary

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is set to nominate former Department of Labor official Keith Sonderling for deputy labor secretary, according to multiple reports.

OSHA joins NSC Road to Zero Coalition

Washington — OSHA has joined the National Safety Council’s Road to Zero Coalition – an initiative aimed at reducing and preventing motor vehicle-related incidents by fostering a culture of safety and promoting preventive practices that protect workers on the nation’s roads.

Arts and crafts may boost mental health

Do you enjoy crafting in your free time? Results of a recent study suggest that it’s also good for your mental health.
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Time spent at work typically exceeds time spent sleeping: new research

Washington — Full-time workers in the United States, on average, spend slightly more time on the job than they do sleeping during the workweek, according to the results of a recent study.

Reminder: Post Form 300A by Feb. 1

Washington — The deadline is coming up fast for employers who are required by OSHA to post the prior year’s Form 300A.

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