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Washington — A series of new fact sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is intended to help employers in the transit industry protect bus, rail, maintenance and station workers from coronavirus exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Itasca, IL — In advance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the National Safety Council has released a report on the “science behind distraction” and calls on key stakeholders to make “lifesaving changes.”

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Washington — A coalition of roadway safety advocacy groups, in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation challenging a controversial final rule FMCSA claims will add flexibility to hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is moving its flagship event – the annual Congress & Expo – to March 3-5.

Falls Church, VA — New resources from AIHA are intended to educate construction company owners and leaders on worker health hazards, including exposure to heat, excessive noise and air contaminants.

Washington — After numerous attempts over the past eight years, the House on Sept. 17 passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by a 329-73 vote.

Washington — Katherine Lemos remains the chair, CEO and lone member of the Chemical Safety Board – a reality she said is “not ideal” but allows the agency to maintain its function while working to address boardroom staffing gaps.