S+H Staff

Sacramento, CA — A California Senate committee recently approved legislation that calls for a study on gender-based monetary disparities in state workers’ compensation benefits.

Washington — Recently reintroduced legislation would allow certain workers to annually accrue up to 56 hours of job-protected paid sick leave.

Alexandria, VA — Workers of all ages face mental health challenges, yet younger generations are feeling them more frequently, according to the results of a recent survey.

Lyngby, Denmark — Better work performance could be tied to the air quality in your bedroom while you sleep, a team of Danish researchers has concluded.

Washington — OSHA is asking for input on leading indicators – how they’re being used and their impact on safety and health management systems.

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of workers testing positive for marijuana after an on-the-job incident or injury hit a 25-year high in 2022, according to an analysis conducted by Quest Diagnostics.

A lack of whole grains, too many refined grains and too much processed meat were three big contributors to the more than 14.1 million cases of Type 2 diabetes in 2018, Tufts University researchers say.

Washington — A new video emphasizes safe work practices for truck drivers transferring process fluids such as oil and gas from wells to other locations.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is making available $5 million in grants for the creation of a rail research and development Center of Excellence.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a June 15 meeting to discuss “modernizing, improving and expanding” its Voluntary Protection Programs.