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Sepsis: It’s serious

Sepsis is “the body’s extreme response to an infection,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. It’s a life-threatening condition. Each year, at least...

Bill aimed at getting opioid overdose-reversal medication into more workplaces

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would direct OSHA to develop employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose-reversal medication...

Massachusetts issues health alert for stone countertop fabrication workers

Boston — Massachusetts’ first documented case of silicosis in a stone countertop fabrication worker has spurred the state’s Department of Public Health to urge...

Safety board to chemical facilities: Will your buildings protect your workers?

Washington — Chemical facility personnel should thoroughly evaluate buildings that may be occupied after incidents occur to address possible safety risks, the Chemical Safety...
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OSHA removes 16 test standards from testing-lab program list

Washington — OSHA is deleting more than a dozen standards from its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program’s list of appropriate test standards and modifying...

FRA safety advisory focuses on shoving, pushing movements

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is stressing the importance of having clear tracks before beginning shoving or pushing movements across certain highway-grade rail...

Most people at risk for lung cancer aren’t being screened, study finds

Fewer than 1 out of 5 people who are considered at-risk for lung cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer –...

Could a pill help shift workers fight fatigue?

Boston — Results of a recent clinical trial show that a drug approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness among people with sleep apnea or...
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Kentucky trespass bill aimed at protecting workers from ‘disgruntled’ people

Frankfort, KY — Legislation intended to clarify criminal trespass laws to enhance worker safety in Kentucky has advanced out of the state House. Sponsored by...

Bill would give trucking companies more access to drivers’ federal safety records

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the House is intended to expand trucking companies’ access to driver safety records – and also make...

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