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Tower worker safety video looks at quick rigging connectors

Dayton, OH — What’s the difference between carabiners designed as personal protective equipment for communications tower workers and quick rigging connectors used for material handling?

Legislation would allow use of hair samples for trucker drug testing

Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would allow the use of hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for commercial truck drivers.

Construction supervisor sentenced to prison for role in fatality cover-up

Washington — A New York construction supervisor was sentenced on July 1 to a year in prison and two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to obstructing an investigation of a fatal workplace incident.

Offshore inspections prompt alert on out-of-service safety equipment

Washington — Inspections of various offshore facilities recently conducted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement identified a lack of proper documentation and tagging of temporarily out-of-service safety devices.
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FMCSA nominee Derek Barrs tells Senate committee ‘it’s safety first’

Washington — Derek Barrs says he’ll make roadway safety his “highest priority” if confirmed as the leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Survey reveals many misperceptions about high blood pressure

Nearly 2 out of 5 people mistakenly believe that someone with high blood pressure “nearly always has noticeable symptoms,” according to the results of a recent survey.

Lawmakers reintroduce bill aimed at protecting workers from excessive heat

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would require OSHA to develop a standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor settings.

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How can advanced heat safety programs make workplaces safer?
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Team performance may wilt in hot environments

San Diego — Teamwork erodes when workers are exposed to hot or even mildly warm conditions, according to the results of a recent study conducted by University of California, San Diego researchers.

OSHA aims to reduce penalties for small businesses

Washington — OSHA can provide penalty reductions to more employers, specifically smaller ones, under updated guidance that went into effect July 14.

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