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Tower worker resource examines high-energy hazards

Watertown, SD — A new safety resource for communication tower workers uses the STCKY (stuff that can kill you) approach to help them identify high-energy hazards.

The dangers of vaping: New resources for teens and adults

A vape cloud isn’t just water vapor. In fact, vape clouds contain toxic chemicals that can be highly addictive, cause numerous health issues and create an environmental hazard, experts at UL Research Institutes say.

Study links shift work and lifestyle factors to kidney stone development

Guangzhou, China — Shift workers may be at greater risk of developing kidney stones, results of a recent study suggest.

Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies out-of-service vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — Now available: results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 38th annual International Roadcheck.
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Rideshare and delivery driver homicides spur hazard alert

Tumwater, WA — Prompted by the recent homicides of five rideshare drivers and a delivery driver, the Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a hazard alert.

Are employers and workers in ‘different safety universes’ about mental health?

Washington — Although 9 out of 10 employers say they’re prepared to support worker mental health, only 3 out of 5 employees agree, according to the results of a recent survey of small businesses.

Too many drivers are ignoring ‘Move Over’ laws, AAA says

Washington — Over a third of drivers fail to slow down or change lanes when approaching a roadway incident, results of a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show.

New Chemical Safety Board video: flammable gas detection systems

Washington — A recently released Chemical Safety Board video highlights how flammable gas detection systems can help prevent serious incidents by warning operators about unintentional releases.
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Remote equipment helping demolition workers avoid hazards at Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, TN — Contract workers are testing new remote equipment designed to help them avoid “some of the most challenging, contaminated environments” involving radioactive material during deactivation and demolition projects at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy says.

Pain in your knees or back? It might be your hip, researchers say

Most people who experience pain or discomfort in their back, knee, thigh or groin may not realize the real culprit could be their hip, results of a recent survey reveal.

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