S+H Staff

Skid-steer loaders, often used on construction sites for excavating and other tasks, have features that expose workers to many injury risks, including caught-between incidents and rollovers.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has launched a state emphasis program aimed at identifying and reducing exposures to indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards.

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is set to meet Nov. 17. Its Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health also will meet Nov. 17.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council, along with research and advisory firm Verdantix, has released the NSC COVID-19 Cost Calculator for Employers.

Itasca, IL — A recently published guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small businesses reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Although fences and mulch can add to your home’s curb appeal, they also can put your home at greater risk of wildfire damage, researchers are warning homeowners.

Chicago — A group of researchers is calling for an increase in occupational health and safety research focused on Indigenous people.

Athens, OH — “Scientists suspect that about 80% of stunt performers have experienced one or more serious head impacts while working.” That’s why an Ohio University professor is working with researchers at the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center to look at the brains of film and TV stunt performers.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking industry stakeholders for input on “ways to improve the clarity of current regulations on the use of electronic logging devices and address certain concerns about the technical specifications.”

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded almost $1 million in grants for safety and health training and other programs.