S+H Staff

Cases of young kids ingesting nicotine from pouches have surged in recent years, researchers are warning.

Kitakyushu, Japan — Workers who have stronger connections with co-workers and management are less likely to be injured or have health-related issues, according to the results of a recent study out of Japan.

Washington — NIOSH has updated its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Respiratory Protection Handbook.

Storrs, CT — An estimated 31,016 cases of work-related disease in Connecticut occurred in 2023, according to an annual report from the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission.

For millions of workers in the construction, maintenance, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture and automotive industries, the effects of sustained on-the-job exposure to vibration – whether hand-arm or whole-body – may lead to various health problems.

One out of 12 adults have asthma, according to the American Lung Association, and about 11 million workers are exposed to at least one known asthmagen (a substance that causes asthma symptoms) at work.

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People in need can call or text 988, as well as chat online at 988.gov.

An experienced tree trimmer was the climber on a five-member crew removing a 120-foot fir tree.

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute wants to hear from motor carriers for a study exploring how training for new truck drivers affects safety and driver retention.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved legislation that would allow up to 5% of OSHA’s annual budget to go to the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs.