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OSHA clarifies its jurisdiction over two State Plans

Washington — OSHA has published information clarifying its jurisdiction related to State Plan programs in Puerto Rico and Maryland. In a notice published April 24,...

Report links psychosocial hazards at work to more than 800,000 early deaths

Geneva — Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each...

DOT rule acknowledges delay on oral fluid drug testing

Washington — Drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers must continue to be conducted via urine tests until the Department of...

Colorado bill on heat and cold stress prevention moves forward

Denver — The Colorado House has passed a bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. At press time, H.B. 26-1272 had moved to the...
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Survey shows that workers want mental health support from employers

Arlington, VA — Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of...

The safe way to thaw frozen food

Meal prepping for the week? Don’t forget to leave enough time to safely thaw anything you pull out of the freezer. The NSF, an organization...

Help older adults stay cool
during high heat

Too much heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it’s especially true for older adults. Heat and humidity place greater stress on our bodies...

Soothe baby’s teething pain

When a baby begins teething, it can be a stressful time for both child and parent. Teething pain typically starts anywhere between 3 to 10...
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Healthy teeth may help older adults stay at a healthy weight

Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits may help older adults maintain a healthy weight, Brazilian and American researchers say. A group that included representatives...

Safety ‘starts the moment you put that truck in drive’: video

Watertown, SD — For communication tower workers who commute to and operate vehicles on jobsites, “making sure that we stay honed in” and “don’t...

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