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OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements

Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed...

After miner struck in face, MSHA issues equipment safety alert

Washington — Miners should regularly examine equipment motors and belt components for defects, the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends in a recent safety...

NIOSH’s Total Worker Health Affiliate Program continues to grow

Washington — Four organizations have joined NIOSH’s Total Worker Health Affiliate Program, the agency recently announced. Established in 2014, the program is intended to advance...

Senators introduce their version of the Pro Codes Act

Washington — A bipartisan group of senators has introduced its version of the Pro Codes Act, which would provide copyright protection for voluntary standards...
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Portable generator manufacturers urge safe use on construction sites

Cleveland — Worker safety needs to be a priority on construction sites where portable generators are used, the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association says. In a...

Researchers explore link between psychological safety and work performance

London — What’s the cost of employees staying silent about an unsupportive workplace culture? Researchers from Mental Health First Aid England, which calls itself “a...

OSHA and NIOSH update alert on silica and countertop workers

Washington — OSHA and NIOSH have released an updated version of their joint hazard alert on respirable crystalline silica exposure in countertop manufacturing, finishing...

Let workers use the restroom, Washington state tells port and rail yard operators

Tumwater, WA — Drayage truck drivers, stevedores and longshore workers in or on a Washington state-based port or rail yard property must be given...
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Drivers say they ‘move over,’ but do they ‘slow down’?

Although a vast majority of drivers say they obey their state’s laws about changing lanes or slowing down near roadway incidents, many aren’t fully...

Explosion and gas release prompt CSB warning about confined space operations

Washington — Thorough cleaning and inspection of chemical vessels after a confined space entry is an essential part of incident prevention, the Chemical Safety...

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