S+H Staff

Washington — Leading House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans are calling on the Government Accountability Office to review hearing loss causes in the longshoring industry, saying many employers believe they’re compensating workers for cases that aren’t work-related.

Washington — A safety culture that resonates deeply with workers revolves around four key elements and strategies, the National Safety Council says.

Washington — Independent owner-operator truckers must participate in Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing programs but aren’t required to complete supervisor reasonable suspicion training because “they do not supervise anyone,” the agency says.

Houston — A new research initiative from the University of Houston and Underwriters Laboratories is set to examine potential toxic emissions from small-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

Bangor, ME — Employers in Maine now have free access to a job-focused learning platform for workers.

Washington — Tens of thousands of workplace injuries a year are linked to hotter temperatures, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University.

Washington — A coalition of House Democrats is calling on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “immediately reconstitute” multiple federal transportation advisory committees aimed at ensuring Department of Transportation regulations “prioritize safety and protect workers.”

Philadelphia — Overuse injuries on the job can lead to elevated inflammation levels, mood changes and chronic pain, results of a recent study suggest.

Cincinnati — Stigma attached to jobs that “society deems unfavorable” may leave workers feeling down about themselves, but channeling self-confidence can help curb negative emotions, University of Cincinnati researchers say.

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.