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A recent survey of people with a smell disorder shows that, in the past five years, 15%-35% have experienced a safety scare or incident involving gas, smoke and/or spoiled food.

Dallas — During inclement weather, facility operators are obligated to maintain safety, minimize any chemical/oil releases and discharges, and report them in a timely manner.

Waltham, MA — The higher outdoor temperatures climb, the more likely it is that a worker will be injured, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Washington — Alarmed by a rising trend of hand and finger injuries caused by improper use of hand tools, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.

Richland, WA — Spending just three days working a night shift “can knock the body’s biological rhythms off course, disrupting important processes related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation,” researchers from Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory say.

Albany, NY — Assaulting a retail worker is now a felony in New York state, under a new law signed May 1.

The simple act of laughing can give our health and well-being a big boost, experts say.

When temperatures go from warm to hot – and sometimes to extreme – it’s time to take extra steps to stay safe.

How about leaving the fireworks show to the professionals and choosing a safer alternative for your at-home celebrations?

Washington — New guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is intended to prevent and address worker harassment based on sex, race and other protected traits, outlining when such behavior is against the law.