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Two House Democrats want a hearing on child labor violations

Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) are asking Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, to convene a hearing on child labor violations.

Study of 3D printing emissions leads to ANSI/CAN/UL standard for testing

Marietta, GA — Ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds are emitted during 3D printing, according to a recent study from the Chemical Insights Research Institute.

Psychological safety bill advances in Rhode Island legislature

Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Senate recently passed legislation aimed at protecting workers from psychological abuse – such as bullying – on the job.

Many workers feeling burned out, new survey shows

Chicago — More than 3 out of 5 employees have experienced burnout in the past year, according to the results of a recent survey.
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OSHA wants input on protecting health care workers from violence

Washington — OSHA is requesting feedback as it considers developing a possible standard aimed at preventing workplace violence in the health care and social assistance industries.

NSC summit spotlights ongoing efforts to reduce MSDs

Itasca, IL — Reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders by 25% by 2025 is a goal that requires commitment.

$1M in mining safety grants available from MSHA

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is accepting applications until July 21 for its Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants.

CSB video on refinery explosion highlights hazards of transient operations

Washington — Chemical facility operators and workers should pay particular attention to hazards during startup, shutdown, standby and other transient operations in facilities covered under OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard.
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Summer’s a busy (and dangerous) time for landscaping workers, OSHA says

Washington — Vehicles, moving machinery parts, falling trees, toxic chemicals and heat exposure are some of the many hazards that workers in landscaping are exposed to throughout the summer months.

How you recover after work affects your next-day mood: study

Mannheim, Germany — Busy day at work? Choosing a positive way to recharge in the evening may boost your mood for the next day.

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