S+H Staff

Washington — Despite precautionary safety measures put in place months earlier, a chemical plant in Conyers, GA, still experienced multiple fires and a “massive plume of potentially toxic smoke” that endangered the surrounding community, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — Civil penalties issued by OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration will increase approximately 2.6% on Jan. 15.

Stevens Point, WI — In the retail and wholesale industry, employees in their first year on the job account for more than a third of all work-related injuries, a recent analysis shows.

Spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting, lying down or reclining can raise your risk of dying from heart-related causes – even if you exercise regularly, researchers warn.

Lansing, MI — Bipartisan legislation signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) in December allows speed cameras to be placed in roadway work zones.

Washington — The eighth annual Safe + Sound Week, a national initiative aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs, is set for Aug. 11-17.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to research the effects of “repetitive low-level blast injuries” on the mental health of military veterans.

Washington — Multiple workplace programs aimed at preventing musculoskeletal disorders have achieved the highest rating within the National Safety Council’s MSD Solutions Index, a recent report from the nonprofit shows.

Washington — A proclamation signed by President Joe Biden on Dec. 16 establishes a national monument for former Labor Secretary Frances Perkins.

Aurora, CO — A collaborative research effort is underway to build a toolkit to help construction managers, supervisors and workers identify and address safety and health challenges unique to the industry.