S+H Staff

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced a proposed rule on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica in an effort to better protect miners from associated health hazards.

Bloomington, IN — Repeatedly checking the clock while you’re trying to fall asleep can compound insomnia and lead to greater reliance on sleep aids, results of a recent study show.

Sacramento, CA — The California Senate has approved legislation aimed at preventing workplace violence, particularly by banning employer policies that direct non-security personnel to confront shoplifters.

Can’t get to an art museum? Viewing famous paintings on a screen can have the same positive effects as seeing works of art in person, researchers say.

Athens, GA — People who regularly use artificial intelligence systems at work have an increased chance of experiencing loneliness and insomnia, according to a team of international researchers.

Washington — Construction workers who operate dump trucks or work nearby are at risk from “multiple hazards, including struck-by, tip-over from loss of vehicle control, crushing, electrical and falls,” NIOSH says.

Itasca, IL — Around 619 people may be killed in roadway crashes during the Fourth of July weekend, according to estimates from the National Safety Council.

Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now accepting charges of discrimination under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Cambridge, MA — Enhanced safety measures don’t reduce productivity at research laboratories, a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research concludes.

Boston — Detailed site safety plan requirements, free training and education, and ramped-up enforcement are the three key elements of a new construction safety ordinance in Boston.