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Cooling garments help workers beat the heat, researchers say

Storrs, CT — Body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

Trucking association president touts safety benefits of autonomous trucks

Washington — Advances in autonomous trucking technologies “offer opportunities to help improve the safety and productivity” of the industry and “do not mean that all vehicles will become ‘driverless,’” a trucking industry representative says.

When the power goes out, kids much more likely to be poisoned by carbon monoxide: study

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning among young kids drastically increases during power outages, results of a recent study show, and improper generator use may be one reason.

Senate appropriations bill would keep safety agencies’ funding intact

Washington — The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 31 approved a bill that would maintain current funding for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration through fiscal year 2026.
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OSHA to host webinar for small businesses on Aug. 7

Washington — Attention, small-business owners: OSHA has scheduled a webinar intended to help you create a safer, healthier workplace.

Veteran safety pro receives Prevention through Design Award

Park Ridge, IL — In recognition of his outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods, Bruce Lyon is the recipient of the 2025 Prevention through Design Award.

Ouch! Survey examines Americans’ lifetime of ‘boo-boos’

Can you guess how many scrapes, cuts and bruises the average American gets in a lifetime? It’s up to 4,000, according to a recent survey.

DOT formally rolls back speed-limiter proposal

Washington — Following through on a recent announcement, the Trump administration has withdrawn a contentious Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.
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Intermittent fasting may improve night shift worker health

Melbourne, Australia — Night shift workers who practice intermittent fasting may see benefits to their blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, Australian researchers are claiming.

Safety board opens investigations after toxic chemical leaks

Washington — Alarmed by nonfatal incidents involving toxic nitric acid in Ohio and Tennessee, the Chemical Safety Board has launched investigations into the matters.

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