S+H Staff

Brussels — How well did you sleep last night? The answer could determine whether the darker side of your personality comes out at work the next day, researchers say.

Washington — Construction employers are invited to participate in a free webinar that will address common OSHA citations in the industry, as well as harassment prevention.

New York — The former president of a training school charged with selling construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards to approximately 20,000 untrained “students” has pleaded guilty.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in both the House and Senate would prohibit minors from working on tobacco farms.

Urbana, IL — Evening commuters are more likely to pull into a fast-food drive-thru when they’re held up by unexpected traffic delays, “leading to unhealthier eating for millions each year,” according to the results of a recent study.

Itasca, IL — Kicking off July 10: a three-part webinar series for safety professionals tasked with protecting workers in high-heat environments.

Washington — Chemicals used during the production of caramel coloring for food products have the capacity to prompt a “hazardous runaway reaction,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

London — A new research center is intended to “collate, create and communicate the best safety evidence with and for people who can and want to use it to improve safety outcomes.”

Geneva, Switzerland — Proactive policies are needed to ensure technologies such as artificial intelligence, digitalization, robotics and automation are implemented safely and equitably, according to the International Labor Organization.

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.