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FAA postpones enforcement of rule on secondary cockpit barriers

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed by one year the compliance date for a final rule that requires a secondary cockpit barrier on new commercial aircraft.

Workplace interactions and confrontations may raise Type 2 diabetes risk

Stockholm — Regular confrontational and emotionally demanding interactions with others can elevate a worker’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – and inadequate social support “seems to amplify the magnitude of these associations,” according to a new study.

Safety board urges chemical industry to follow through on corrective actions

Washington — When chemical facility operators find flawed equipment, it’s “not enough to simply identify a deficiency if that deficiency goes unmanaged and unmitigated,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

Get ready for allergy season

If you’re one of the many people who suffer from the itchy eyes, runny nose and ah-choos of fall allergies, we’ve got five tips for you.
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What’s considered ‘high’ blood pressure?

Most medical appointments start with a health care worker taking a blood pressure reading. Do you know what those numbers mean?

Ohio truck parking expansion project set to break ground in 2026

Columbus, OH — Ohio has unveiled a plan to create at least 1,400 new parking spaces for commercial trucks and buses – more than doubling current capacity at state Department of Transportation-maintained sites.

Vacuum extraction near electrical utilities: New guide urges caution

Toronto — Workers using vacuum excavation equipment in the vicinity of electrical utilities should have proper training and “take every reasonable measure to mitigate the risk of harm,” the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association urges.

Soft sounds for sleep

White noise, pink noise and brown noise – oh my! What do the colors mean? Which one will help us sleep best?
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Share the road safely with motorcycles

More than half of fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

Construction workers account for disproportionate number of heat-related deaths: CPWR

Silver Spring, MD — Workers in the construction industry represented more than a third of all workplace heat-related deaths in 2023 and 2022, according to a report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

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