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Ouch! First aid for minor burns

“One of the most important things to do if you burn your hand is to act fast,” the Mayo Clinic says.

Watch out for email scam, FMCSA warns truckers

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cautioning truck drivers about a “very convincing” fraudulent email requesting various personal information not required on agency forms.

A ‘second summer’ forecast includes risks of high heat, wildfires

State College, PA — The threats of high heat and wildfires are expected to persist well into autumn, AccuWeather says – meaning workers could be at risk.

DOT oral fluid drug testing in a holding pattern

Washington — Although oral fluid drug testing has been federally approved for truck drivers and workers in safety-sensitive transportation positions, its use as an alternative to urine testing has been delayed and remains in flux.
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OSHA keeps an eye on transportation tank cleaning operations in the South

Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations.

Prevent slips, trips and falls

How are industrial mats designed to reduce fatigue and provide ergonomic support for employees who stand for extended periods?

Are young driver training requirements in your state strong enough?

Philadelphia — Training requirements that vary by state may leave some newly licensed teen drivers “ill prepared for safe driving,” results of a recent study suggest.

MSHA warns miners about dangers of unsupported roofs

Arlington, VA — Miners should never travel or work under an unsupported roof, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says in a recent safety alert.
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EPA pushes for partial ban of 1-BP

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to ban many commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical 1-bromopropane and require worker protections for the remaining uses.

Bird flu exposure: CDC report details worker safety measures

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising dairy and poultry facilities to take steps to protect their workers and the public from exposure to bird flu.

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