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FMCSA denies petition for federal recognition of hair-sample drug testing

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a petition calling on the agency to recognize hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for truckers, reasserting a long-standing position that it lacks the statutory authority to do so.

Chemical Safety Board to chemical facilities: Remember cold-weather best practices

Washington — Alarmed by a recent surge of events involving the incidental release of chemicals during cold weather, the Chemical Safety Board is reminding facility operators of process safety management best practices for wintertime operations.

OSHA, MSHA receive smaller-than-expected budget increases for FY 2023

Washington — OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration will receive modest budget increases for fiscal year 2023 – far less than the amounts initially proposed by Congress and the White House.

OSHA seeks nominees for advisory committee

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.
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Workplace violence and harassment remain widespread as victims fear speaking up: survey

Geneva — Nearly a quarter of workers worldwide have endured workplace violence or harassment, but only half of the victims discuss their experiences, results of a recent survey show.

OSHA Record Keeping and Reporting Cheat Sheet

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Safety Lessons Around the World

Avetta's "Safety Lessons Around the World" report outlines four major safety themes that are hurting businesses today, and how to resolve them.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Providing PPE and Ensuring Its Use

This white paper is filled with expert tips on building and maintaining an effective PPE program. Learn about your obligations regarding PPE and empower your employees to protect themselves on the job.
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OSHA Inspections: Are You Prepared?

Read this free white paper from J. J. Keller to learn what to expect and how to handle an inspection with confidence. It covers everything from examining records and interviewing employees to a complete facility walkthrough, the citation process and more.

Study of ER visits finds link between alcohol-related injuries and early death

Piscataway, NJ — A recent study of hospital ER patients found that those who were under the influence of alcohol when they were injured had a fivefold increased risk of dying within the next year.

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