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EPA to move forward on risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will propose risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane, a colorless liquid frequently used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride, a type...

FMCSA to study trucker schedules and fatigue

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study how truck drivers’ work schedules affect their fatigue levels and performance. In November, FMCSA...

Lawmakers urge HHS to clear ‘barriers’ to alternative DOT drug testing methods

Washington — Six House Republicans want the Department of Health and Human Services to remove “regulatory barriers” they believe have slowed the implementation of...

Postal Service reminds workers of its zero-tolerance policy on violence

Washington — U.S. Postal Service employees who are experiencing domestic violence or feel they have been threatened or are in a potentially unsafe situation...
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OSHA construction advisory committee set to meet May 19-20

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled virtual meetings for May 19 and 20. According to a notice published May...

Report details financial toll of misclassifying independent contractors

Washington — Misclassifying employees as independent contractors not only can cost workers tens of thousands of dollars in annual lost wages, but it can...

PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear

Hemel Hempstead, England — “If you value your feet, don’t always believe what you see,” the British Safety Industry Federation cautions after finding that...

DOL compliance assistance forum set for May 6-7

Washington — The Department of Labor has scheduled a two-day online forum to provide “meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety...
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Gate safety bill moves forward in Senate

Washington — Bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the safety of gates used in commercial, residential and recreational areas has advanced in the Senate. Approved by...

EPA postpones reporting window for ‘forever chemicals’ rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the reporting period for a final rule that requires manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

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