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Democrats push USDA to maintain meat-processing line speed limits

Washington — A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to abandon efforts to...

NSC report highlights the benefits of MSD prevention technology

Washington — Use of technologies designed to prevent on-the-job musculoskeletal disorders also contribute to improved awareness, reduced mental stress and increased job satisfaction, the...

Colorado House passes bill shielding workplace safety rules from federal rollbacks

Denver — The Colorado House has approved an amended bill that would maintain the state’s workplace safety and health standards even if federal OSHA...

After a car crash

You’ve just witnessed a vehicle crash. Do you know what you should do? Here’s what the National Safety Council recommends: Park about 100 feet from...
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Chemical classification

What problems can arise when old and new hazard classifications coexist at the same site during the transition to OSHA’s 2024 HazCom final rule? How should employers manage any confusion?

California lawmaker wants state prosecutors to investigate serious workplace incidents

Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently introduced in California would shift the responsibility for investigating workplace deaths and incidents involving permanent disability – which currently...

Miner injury rate falls to all-time low, MSHA says

Washington — Mine workers experienced a record-low injury rate last year, which is “cause for celebration,” Mine Safety and Health Administration head Wayne Palmer...

OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge

Washington — A new challenge from OSHA encourages peer-to-peer recognition of safe work practices. Part of the annual Safe + Sound campaign promoted by OSHA,...
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Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for...

Delayed again: provisions of EPA trichlorethylene ban

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed until further notice the effective date of certain worker-related provisions of the agency’s final rule banning...

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