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NSC to offer free traffic safety training to employers in four states

Washington — The National Safety Council recently announced it will extend its free traffic safety training, education and resources to employers in North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia.

Study looks at how length and frequency of walks impact health

Which is healthier: longer walks one to two days a week or shorter, more frequent walks?

Safe when out of sight

Remote work and hybrid setups, such as two days at home and three in the office, have become the norm for people who work at a desk.

Truckers under 21: Legislation aimed at permitting interstate travel within 150 air miles

Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would allow commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate across state lines.
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Lift it safely – no matter the size

Lifting and shelving items the safe way can help prevent work-related back pain.

Matter of course: Lessons from golf show impact of political chatter at work

Berkeley, CA — Insight from a recent study of professional golfers may explain why some workers get teed off about political discussion on the job.

Feeling angry behind the wheel? Try the ‘Three R’s’

Anyone who drives has felt moments of annoyance, frustration and even anger when another driver cuts them off, won’t allow them to merge, or makes another aggressive or unsafe action.

FACE Report: Technician killed when tire explodes

On the day of the incident, the technician was mounting a used automotive tire on a single-piece spare trailer rim for a customer.
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EPA proposing a ‘threshold’ risk approach for formaldehyde

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to revise its proposed risk management rule for formaldehyde to reverse “unreasonable risk” determinations for some workers who might inhale its vapors.

MSHA calls on miners to help prevent on-the-job lead exposure

Arlington, VA — Miners exposed to lead dust or fumes at work need to be wearing an air-purifying respirator with high-efficiency filters, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says in a recent health alert.

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