S+H Staff

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted a listening session to look at hazards faced by airport ramp workers and explore solutions.

Bergen, Norway — Shift work and being sleep-deprived may increase the risk of contracting a cold and other common infections, results of a recent study of nurses show.

Washington — As expected, the Trump administration’s full fiscal year 2026 budget proposal – released May 30 – includes cuts to OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Wonju, South Korea — Working long hours may alter brain structure and affect cognitive and emotional health, according to the results of a recent study out of South Korea.

Amarillo, TX — A federal judge has vacated segments of guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aimed at preventing and addressing worker harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Washington — The General Services Administration will retain leases for 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration field offices that were recommended for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency, a Department of Labor spokesperson has confirmed.

Washington — Operators of offshore oil and gas rigs and their contractors should train all workers on proper procedures and safety precautions for handling and transporting high-pressure nitrogen cylinders, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says in a recently released alert.

Although most people know that stress is bad for heart health, many aren’t aware of some lesser-known factors, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — Proficiency in speaking and reading English “should be a nonnegotiable safety requirement” for commercial truck drivers, according to an Executive Order recently issued by President Donald Trump.

Salem, OR — Students from Sherwood and Cleveland high schools took first place in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young worker safety and health awareness.