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Think tank encourages states to protect and expand worker protections

Washington — State policymakers can maintain or bolster worker rights and safety and health protections – which are “under acute threat” – via a three-step plan, the Economic Policy Institute says in a new report.

Association survey reveals trucking industry’s top safety concerns

San Diego — A lack of safe places for truck drivers to stop and rest is again in the top five on the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual list of top trucking industry concerns.

Offshore alert: Take steps to protect against slips, trips and falls

Washington — Offshore oil and gas operators and contractors should keep high-traffic areas clear of obstructions and safely maintained, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement states in a recent safety alert.

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Safety board calls on chemical facilities to strengthen emergency response plans

Washington — Workers at chemical facilities should never approach an ammonia cloud without proper personal protective equipment, the Chemical Safety Board warns in a new final report.

Video spotlights safety role of commercial vehicle inspection stations

Albany, NY — A new video from the New York State Department of Transportation provides a behind-the-scenes look at the vital role that commercial vehicle inspection stations play in roadway safety.

Kansas DOT providing $2M for innovative transportation projects

Topeka, KS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for $2 million in funding for innovative, transportation-related projects that promote safety and implement new technology.

New video for tower workers: Call 811 before digging near utility lines

Watertown, SD — Workers in the communications tower industry should always call 811 before jobs that involve excavating near underground utilities, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association stresses in a new video.
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NSC: Frontline workers and safety leaders don’t see eye to eye on MSD prevention efforts

Washington — Frontline employees consistently rate their workplaces’ musculoskeletal disease prevention efforts less favorably than safety leaders do, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Arthritis in your knees? These activities may help

Walking, cycling or swimming may provide some pain relief for people with knee osteoarthritis, a team of international researchers says.

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