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EHS pros wanted for study on athletic trainers in work settings

Storrs, CT — Researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the perceptions of athletic trainers working in occupational settings, as well as their role in mitigating heat stress.

New bulletin has tips on preventing seasonal affective disorder

Tumwater, WA — A recent bulletin from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is aimed at helping workers ward off seasonal affective disorder.

OSHA to employers: Post Form 300A by Feb. 1

Washington — The deadline is approaching for employers and their establishments that are required by OSHA to display their 2025 summaries of work-related injuries and illnesses.

2026 CEOs Who “Get It”

Meet the National Safety Council’s 2026 CEOs Who “Get It” – seven leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.
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Congress approves bill that includes Chemical Safety Board funding

Washington — Congress has passed a set of appropriations bills that includes $14 million for the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington state trenching rule changes would make written plans a must

Tumwater, WA — Washington state is seeking to add a requirement for written work plans, along with other provisions, to its excavation, trenching and shoring regulations.

Conducting and understanding safety audits: New guide for tower workers

Watertown, SD — Communication tower workers must cooperate with jobsite safety auditors and implement all recommended corrective actions, a safety resource from NATE: The Communications Tower Infrastructure Association says.

Bill would shield stone slab manufacturers if workers get silicosis

Washington — Should the stone slab industry be protected from “abusive litigation” or should it substitute engineered stone with a product that creates less silica dust?
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FMCSA wants to lengthen time limit for emergency-related HOS exemptions

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for feedback as it considers extending hours-of-service exemption periods for truckers during regional emergency declarations.

California heat standard revisions and enforcement prevented deaths: study

Washington — Increased enforcement of – and subsequent revisions to – California’s outdoor heat standard resulted in at least 33% fewer worker deaths, according to a recent study.

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