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Arizona task force releases recommendations on protecting workers from heat

Phoenix — The Industrial Commission of Arizona has published guidelines on how employers can protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries.

New SIF prevention tool helps identify safety gaps

Washington — A new assessment tool from the National Safety Council is intended to help employers prevent serious incidents and fatalities by identifying gaps and improvement opportunities in their safety systems, practices and culture.

Need a pick-me-up? Try using self-affirmations, researchers say

Focusing on your positive traits and core values through regular self-affirmation may boost your well-being and happiness, new research shows.

OSHA launches Safety Champions Program

Washington — Employers can now register for OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program.
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Now in effect: revisions to California’s rules on confined spaces in construction

Sacramento, CA — Changes to California’s regulations on construction safety orders for confined spaces went into effect Jan. 1.

Now in effect: NYC’s new construction superintendent rule

New York — Construction superintendents in New York City can hold only one primary job, under new limitations that went into effect Jan. 1.

Bill aimed at ending OSHA efforts to finalize proposed heat rule

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would preemptively end any attempt by OSHA to finalize a proposed rule aimed at protecting indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.

Anthony D’Esposito is DOL’s new inspector general

Washington — The Senate has confirmed Anthony D’Esposito as inspector general of the Department of Labor.
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Chemical Safety Board again without a quorum but pledges more ‘terrific work’

Washington — Back to operating without a quorum, the Chemical Safety Board remains resolute about advancing its mission, agency Chair Steve Owens says.

Lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost miners’ black lung benefits

Washington — Legislation aimed at easing access to health care and other benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease has been reintroduced in both the House and Senate.

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