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Study identifies negative impacts of tinnitus on workers

Cambridge, England — Symptoms of tinnitus may be causing some employees to stop working because of on-the-job challenges stemming from the condition, according to...

New grant competition targets on-the-job electrical fatalities

Pittsburgh — Aiming to prevent workplace deaths, the McElhattan Foundation has launched ZERO 2050 – a recurring national grant competition that focuses on “innovative...

OSHA to host virtual job fair in April

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual job fair for April 2. The agency is seeking to fill more than 100 positions. Openings include: Safety and...

Keep truck drivers safe in construction work zones

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says large trucks “are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes.”
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FACE Report: Concrete finisher crushed by collapsing dump truck bed

On the day of the incident, the worker arrived at a residential jobsite with a dump truck containing 5,000 pounds of gravel. The victim backed the truck into the driveway and raised the hydraulically controlled dump bed 2 feet.

Protect workers from tinnitus

NIOSH estimates that about 22 million workers are exposed annually to loud noises.

Safety feedback: Use the COIN method

Activities such as walking jobsites and talking to workers about the tasks they’re performing are an effective way to uncover hazards – if safety conversations are done well.

‘OSHA Cares’: Agency launches initiative webpage

Washington — OSHA is spotlighting its new “OSHA Cares” initiative. “We want to help businesses not only meet federal requirements, but also build stronger, more...
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Bipartisan railroad safety bill would keep people involved in track inspections

Washington — Recently introduced bipartisan legislation is aimed at curbing train derailments by requiring railroads to conduct both automated and visual track inspections. The Secure...

Oregon OSHA invites fire districts to take part in Challenge program

Salem, OR — Fire districts in Oregon can now enroll in a one-year voluntary Challenge program aimed at improving workplace safety and health. The free...

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