S+H Staff

Washington — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on preventing the transmission of COVID-19 needs updating, health and safety experts and Democratic lawmakers said during a March 11 virtual hearing convened by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.

Menomonee Falls, WI — Pandemic fatigue appears to be setting in when it comes to handwashing habits, with many people lathering up less frequently now than during the early days of COVID-19, according to the results of a recent survey.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has updated its guidance on preventing COVID-19 exposure among workers at coal, metal and nonmetal mines.

Washington — Although the number of product-related injuries that required emergency treatment fell 24% during the first seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic, “the types of products causing injury displayed some marked increases,” according to a recently released report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Washington — About two-thirds of employees say they’ve observed co-workers vaping, while a nearly equal amount believe the secondhand vapors from e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are at least moderately harmful to their own health, according to the results of a recent survey.

Corvallis, OR — For construction workers, “the chance of getting injured or getting more severe injuries are related to the hours of your work,” a researcher from Oregon State University says.

Washington — Improper use of thermal imaging systems can result in inaccurate temperature readings, the Food and Drug Administration is warning health care providers, consumers and other users.

Washington — The systematic review process used by the Environmental Protection Agency to complete chemical risk evaluations under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act contains multiple shortcomings, and the agency should “reconsider its overall strategy” for such assessments, concludes a recently published report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Itasca, IL — The Mosaic Co. is the recipient of the 2020 Robert W. Campbell Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council to an organization that successfully integrates environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 42,060 people were killed in motor vehicle-related crashes last year – the highest total in 13 years, according to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council.