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Being a night owl might be hard on your heart

Middle-aged and older “night owls” may be at greater risk for cardiovascular issues, according to a recent study conducted by a group of international...

Chemical Safety Board issues new set of chemical release reports

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board has released additional information on 13 serious chemical releases as part of what the agency has called an...

Safety at the loading dock: What are the biggest challenges?

Milwaukee — Inconsistent training and pedestrian-forklift interactions top the list of dock operator safety challenges, according to a new report from Rite-Hite. The manufacturer of...

New alert: Help keep gas station convenience store workers safe

Tumwater, WA — Keeping gas station convenience store workers safe on the job requires a three-pronged approach, the Washington State Division of Occupational Safety...
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Offshore alert: Stay current with maintenance of aging equipment

Washington — Cranes that are in poor condition or being serviced are a potential source of dropped objects and should be part of pre-work...

What time do most construction worker injuries happen?

Chicago — More construction workplace injuries occur around 9 a.m. than at any other time of the day, according to an analysis conducted by...

Bipartisan Railway Safety Act reintroduced in the Senate

Washington — A bipartisan group of eight Senators has reintroduced legislation focused on strengthening safety related to trains carrying hazardous materials. Introduced on Feb. 24...

Poor vision and home hazards drastically increase fall risk for older adults, study finds

Older adults with severe vision loss who live in homes with multiple hazards are three to four times more likely to experience a fall,...
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USDA seeking to change line-speed restrictions in some meat-processing plants

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comment on proposed rules that would remove maximum line speeds at eligible pork-processing facilities and...

EPA again delays provisions of trichloroethylene ban

Washington — Citing pending litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency has pushed to May 18 the effective date of certain provisions of a final rule,...

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