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Safe disposal of meds at home

Looking to get rid of some expired medication or a bottle of pills you aren’t using anymore?

Could air pollution increase workers’ risk of injury?

Seoul, South Korea — Worker exposure to air pollution “may significantly increase the risk of safety liability accidents” in multiple industries, according to the results of a recent study.

Keep food safe when the power goes out

When strong winter storms knock out the electricity to homes, outages can sometimes last several days.

Help ease ‘gym anxiety’

Have you ever felt nervous before going to a new gym?
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‘Polar bear plunges’: Are they safe?

Being outdoors in ice-cold water, even for a short period of time, is a risk.

Study of welding trainees reveals need for proper ventilation, PPE

Montreal — A recent study of apprentice welders revealed a “significant increase” in metal levels in urine, nail and hair samples taken over the duration of their three-module training program.

Support grows for bill aimed at giving OSHA protections to public workers

Washington — A House bill that would extend OSHA protections to public sector employees now has 50 co-sponsors, the bill’s sponsor recently announced.

Safety agency warns offshore oil and gas workers about equipment misuse

Washington — Alarmed by a “recurring trend” of equipment misuse contributing to fire and explosion hazards during offshore oil and gas operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.
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Major employers join UK government effort to keep workers healthy

London — More than 60 employers are teaming up with British government officials on an initiative to improve the health of the country’s workers and keep employees on the job, the UK Department for Work and Pensions recently announced.

ISEA urges Trump administration to exempt PPE from tariffs

Washington — The International Safety Equipment Association is calling on the Trump administration to exempt personal protective equipment, safety equipment and other “critical components” from tariffs announced on or after April 2.

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