S+H Staff

Washington — The director of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health says employers should think about the physical and mental health needs of their employees returning to the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Two House budget bills involving safety agencies were approved by separate subcommittees July 8 in a marathon session of markups.

Itasca, IL — Are you interested in taking on a leadership role with the National Safety Council? We are currently seeking a diverse slate of individuals to serve on our Board of Directors and Delegates Committee for the next two years.

Atlanta — A new toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is designed to help workplace safety and health professionals and public health officials assess manufacturing facilities’ COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.

Washington — OSHA has published on its website answers to more than 40 frequently asked questions on protecting workers from exposure to COVID-19.

Itasca, IL — The American Academy of Pediatrics is asking parents and caregivers to be extra mindful of keeping children and teens safe around water this summer, especially as “children spend more time at home with caregivers who may be distracted by work and other responsibilities.”

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has teamed with automotive tech firm CellARide to launch a first-of-its-kind tool designed to help consumers identify and stay up to date on vehicle safety recalls.

Do you offer products or services that can help employers run their operations safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? List them – for free – in the NSC SAFER Solutions Directory.

Washington — A coalition of safety advocacy groups, in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reconsider a controversial final rule the agency claims will add flexibility to hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers.

Washington — OSHA has rescheduled the seventh annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for Sept. 14-18.