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Receipt paper may expose retail workers to hazardous chemicals

Ann Arbor, MI — Most paper receipts at large retailers contain chemicals with possible links to hormone disruption and other adverse health effects, results of a recent study show.

MSHA inspection blitz finds violations at 25 mines

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration uncovered hundreds of violations at mines with concerning compliance histories during recent impact inspections.

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Stopping the spread of respiratory infections at work: guide

Washington — A new guidance document from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is intended to help prevent respiratory illnesses and infections in the workplace.

Women dealing with menstrual symptoms at work say they lack support

Charlottesville, VA — Menstrual symptoms cause nearly half of working women to take time off, yet many don’t have their manager’s support, according to University of Virginia researchers.

NSC offering nearly $300K in grants in push to reduce work-related MSDs

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced two new grant programs to encourage development of safety solutions targeting work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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Is this chemical an ‘invisible’ cause of Parkinson’s disease?

Rochester, NY — A team of international researchers believes exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene may be linked to Parkinson’s disease.

The US is experiencing a ‘pedestrian safety crisis,’ association says

An estimated 3,434 pedestrians were killed in the first six months of 2022, with 24 states reporting an increase, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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