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OSHA provides guidance for employers of temporary workers, and California has new patient-handling regulations. Read about these stories in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

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Every year, OSHA evaluates each of the 27 State Plan states and territories. Today, I’m looking at the federal agency’s review of Alaska.

The latest annual evaluations of OSHA State Plan states have been made available, and one state may have part of its program revoked. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

There’s some interesting work being done in areas around the world that are known for long histories of conflict. Several organizations are taking a fresh look at how to overcome poverty, factional violence and the legacy of repression that have dominated these environments for so long – and create a different future.

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 8. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

I frequently fill out surveys because, as the editor of a magazine, I know how valuable the data can be. As you’ve likely noticed, Safety+Health emails various surveys throughout the year. Every time we send one out, we’re keenly aware that we’re asking you to take time away from your job. But the information you provide is extremely useful.

An employee defrauding the workers’ compensation system is rare, but it can happen. In a recent case, the allegations are a real beauty.

OSHA contemplates citing employers who discourage workers from reporting injuries or illnesses. Read about this story and others in this week’s OSHA Roundup.