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Drone Safety Day set for April 29

Washington — Safe flying will be the focus of Drone Safety Day on April 29, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s fifth annual safety observance.

Free OSHA training available for federal employees in charge of safety and health

Washington — OSHA will conduct a free, three-day training event for federal employees who are responsible for their agencies’ workplace safety and health.

Lack of good sleep can be hard on your heart, researchers say

If you struggle to get quality sleep, you may be at increased risk of heart disease, results of a recent study suggest.

Miners in 3 states have the highest risk of lung disease-related death

Chicago — Coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia may be more than eight times more likely than the general public to die from black lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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NIOSH releases software for coal mine rescue assessment

Washington — A new software training module from NIOSH is intended to assist mine operators, miners and industry stakeholders with emergency decision-making during coal mine rescues.

Addressing hazards with AI technology

What are the biggest health and safety hazards to people today that AI technology can solve?

Ergonomics bill back on the table in Washington state

Olympia, WA — Washington state legislators are once again considering a bill aimed at reducing workers’ risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Study ties shift work to unhealthy eating habits

Melbourne, Australia — Rotating shift workers are more likely than other workers to eat unhealthy foods, a new study has found.
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Women in construction share their experiences in new report

Alachua, FL — The construction industry must “change the culture and perception of our industry” to recruit and retain women, concludes a new white paper.

Study links high schoolers’ alcohol consumption to heavier use as adults

Teens who begin “high-intensity drinking” of alcohol by their junior year of high school are more likely to drink heavily as young adults, researchers at the University of Michigan say.

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