S+H Staff

Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently passed by the California Senate and Assembly would provide stronger protections for workers on film sets where firearms and ammunition are used.

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it aims to modernize hazardous materials regulations and improve efficiencies.

Washington — A new NIOSH document is intended to help underground coal miners be prepared for emergency escape.

Washington — OSHA is teaming up with a coalition of trade organizations, industry stakeholders and labor unions in an effort to bolster trenching and excavation safety.

Washington — An OSHA standard on safe patient handling and mobility could reduce musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society says in a new policy statement.

Do you sleep too little – or too much? Or maybe you snore or have obstructive sleep apnea. Any of these conditions could put you at increased risk for stroke, researchers say.

Toronto — A damaged harness can be the difference between a near-miss incident and a catastrophic fall when working at height, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says.

Washington — Facilities that handle flammable gases and other hazardous materials should ensure their workers and supervisors undergo process safety management and emergency response training, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — NIOSH has extended until Aug. 18 the nomination deadline for its 2023 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.