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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.

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.

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.
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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.

House Dems ask DOL if black lung benefits rule is being enforced

Washington — Two House Democrats are calling on the Department of Labor to confirm whether it’s enforcing a rule that requires self-insured coal mine operators to “post adequate security for their benefit liabilities.”

NSC: Simple acts can save lives on the roads this holiday season

New estimates from the National Safety Council show that 860 lives will be lost this holiday season as a result of roadway incidents.

Learning about hand-arm vibration syndrome: New resources available

Waterloo, Ontario — A new series of “posters and practical resources” from experts at Waterloo University is aimed at helping employers address vibration-related hazards.
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Talk about pressurized equipment safety before work starts, agency says

Washington — Offshore oil and gas rig operators should ensure contractors review safety measures with qualified operations staff before working with pressurized systems or valves, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement advises.

Chemical Safety Board says reporting rule is yielding lessons learned

Washington — Reporting under the Chemical Safety Board’s accidental release reporting rule is “at an all-time high,” an agency official says.

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