S+H Staff

Reports of serious health effects linked to 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH (a strong chemical found in the kratom plant – native to Southeast Asia), are on the rise, according to recently published health alert.

Arlington, VA — Third-party ratings for safety equipment shouldn’t be viewed as a replacement for compliance or regulatory standards, the International Safety Equipment Association cautions in a Sept 29 statement.

Washington — A new guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small and medium-sized employers effectively adopt safety technologies.

Washington — Confined and concentrated combustible dust can ignite and generate secondary dust explosions “powerful enough to destroy buildings,” the Chemical Safety Board warns.

Washington — OSHA is seeking input on its proposal to delete 16 test standards from the agency’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards.

Arlington, VA — Good worksite housekeeping can significantly reduce miners’ exposure to respirable dust and silica, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says in a recently published health alert.

Boca Raton, FL — Motor vehicle crashes are the most expensive type of workers’ compensation lost-time claim, costing over 70% more than the average lost-time claim, a new report reveals.

Marietta, GA — Up to 80% of hazardous chemicals found in classrooms may be linked to emissions from 3D printers, a recent study from the Chemical Insights Research Institute suggests.

Washington — The Senate has confirmed Derek Barrs as the new head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Washington — The Senate has confirmed David Keeling as the new leader of OSHA. Legislators approved S. Res 412 with a 51-46 vote on Oct. 3, then voted 51-47 on Oct. 7 to confirm Keeling and more than 100 other nominees.