S+H Staff

Dawn Moninger shares how she got into the EHS field.

Taylorsville, UT — “Pay more attention and slow down, knowing that there’s the lane closure.”

Washington — Repealing a century-old federal excise tax on heavy trucks could prevent 729 crashes and eight roadway deaths annually, a recent report from the research arm of the American Trucking Associations estimates.

Washington — In an effort to prevent backover incidents on construction sites, OSHA has launched an initiative aimed at raising awareness of safe practices.

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.

Burnaby, British Columbia — Workers who believe that their employer supports their well-being are more likely to be forthcoming about their mental health issues, results of recent study show.

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified its guidance on preventing lead exposure among workers who perform dry abrasive blasting.

Washington — OSHA has updated the criteria it uses to direct agency enforcement resources to workplaces via its Site-Specific Targeting inspection program.

New estimates from the National Safety Council show that 443 people may die in preventable traffic crashes over the Memorial Day weekend. This represents a 6% jump from last year’s estimate.

Washington — In the eyes of Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing on May 15 was for employers who are “seeking clarity and flexibility in OSHA standards.”