S+H Staff

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a long-anticipated final rule that lowers miners’ permissible exposure limit to respirable crystalline silica.

New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — Risky driving behaviors are more common among oil and gas extraction workers whose employers don’t have a motor vehicle safety policy, NIOSH researchers say.

Watertown, SD — Communication tower workers should always maintain proper minimum approach distances and use a spotter when working near energized power lines.

Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently introduced in California would help ensure workers have uninterrupted personal time by establishing a “right to disconnect” from emails, texts and calls outside of work hours.

Washington — It’s an often-heard argument: Drivers who use hands-free vehicle technology are less distracted than those who use handheld cellphones. But to National Transportation Safety Board member Michael Graham, the difference isn’t worthy of debate. “When you take your attention off the road, you’re distracted,” he said. “You’re creating risk for yourself and others.”

Washington — Honeywell Safety Products has issued a voluntary recall of nonsterile eyewash cartridges after a supplier was found to be noncompliant with current good manufacturing practice regulations.

Washington — The fifth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents begins April 15, providing employers with opportunities to raise awareness of struck-by hazard recognition and prevention.

When educating employees about workplace safety, what can OSH professionals do to accommodate workers who aren’t proficient in English?

Exposure to dangerous noise levels from headphones and earbuds has become a troubling trend among younger kids, according to the result of a recent survey.