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Although food and drink advertising during children’s TV shows has decreased substantially over the past decade, research shows that kids are still seeing more than 1,000 food-related ads a year – most of them for unhealthy products.

Oakland, CA — Women who use their employer-provided health benefits miss fewer days of work, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will begin the risk management process to “address the unreasonable risk presented by legacy uses and associated disposal of asbestos,” which includes publishing a proposed rule to “protect people from the identified risks.”

Worcester, MA — Workers in marijuana processing facilities must be informed about the hazards of exposure to ground cannabis dust, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reminds employers in a recently published safety bulletin.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is emphasizing the importance of thorough risk assessments and emergency preparedness as it continues to investigate a fatal release of hydrogen sulfide.

Columbus, OH — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is making available $30 million in funding for research and development of personal protective equipment and technology innovations.

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for membership on its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Teaching new drivers how to safely navigate work zones is the aim of a new training course from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the state’s Turnpike Commission.

Norfolk, VA — Aiming to raise awareness of the risks associated with common fall and winter activities, the Naval Safety Command has launched its annual safety campaign.

Washington — OSHA has extended until Jan. 14 the comment period on a proposed rule aimed at protecting indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses.