S+H Staff

Toronto — After conducting a silica and dust exposure assessment for six work tasks in the concrete floor trade, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association has published a summary of its findings.

The number of motor vehicle-related deaths decreased nearly 13% in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2024, a National Safety Council analysis shows.

Washington — A House Appropriations Committee report provides further details on proposed budget cuts for OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and NIOSH.

Washington — A new resource from the National Safety Council is intended to help employers establish an opioid overdose response plan.

Boulder, CO — Male cancer survivors with physically demanding jobs “report significantly worse well-being than those in less physically intense roles,” according to a study led by University of Colorado researchers.

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute is looking for input from trucking industry stakeholders on the most critical issues facing the profession.

Arlington, VA — Combustible materials in mines “shall be cleaned up and not be permitted to accumulate in active workings, or on diesel-powered and electric equipment therein,” 30 CFR 75.400 mandates.

Portland, OR — A new training course intended to help construction supervisors recognize and appropriately respond to workers experiencing mental health issues is free to access throughout September in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Washington — The number of safety hazards identified during inspections of congressional offices throughout the 117th Congress dropped 27% from the prior Congress, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights states in a biennial report.

Washington — The Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on a proposed rule that would add fentanyl and non-fentanyl to its drug testing panels.