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Heat illness prevention: New resources from OSHA

Washington — A new OSHA fact sheet and sticker are intended to raise awareness of heat illness prevention strategies in the workplace.

Help kids keep their cool

Kids generate more body heat than adults and typically spend many hours playing in the sun, often without adequate hydration.

Avoid an unintentional overdose

Even seemingly harmless over-the-counter medications can be dangerous if you’re not taking the correct dosage. The Food and Drug Administration has 10 safety tips.

Effectively deter and detect drug use at work

What’s the primary goal of workplace drug testing? Why is it better for employers to anchor their workplace drug testing policy on deterrence?
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Menstrual health at work: British institution publishes standard

London — Employers who adopt guidelines on menstrual and menopausal health can strengthen workforce culture, improve retention rates and curb absenteeism, the British Standards Institution says.

Proposed rule on silica on the agenda for upcoming MSHA meetings

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled public meetings on its recently published proposed rule on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Are you a weekend warrior?

When the weekend finally arrives, many workers transition from sedentary creatures to recreational athletes. These people often are referred to as “weekend warriors” – those who participate in a wide range of activities such as running, bicycling, hiking, rock climbing and more.

Chemical Safety Board reduces investigation backlog, adds staff

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board says it’s on track to clear its investigation backlog by the end of the year, with a growing staff focused on “moving the CSB forward.”
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OSHA wants to hear from small businesses on potential heat standard

Washington — OSHA is asking representatives from small businesses, as well as local governments and nonprofit organizations, to weigh in on how a standard to protect workers from heat illness would affect small entities.

Sign the teen driver deal

This parent-teen agreement will help you both get on the same page about driving risks and responsibilities.

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