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Railroad agency issues safety recommendations about severe weather

Washington — Spurred by 123 rail incidents linked to severe weather over the past three years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.

Speed-limiter proposal hot topic of House hearing

Washington — Members of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee veered from the focus of a recent hearing by challenging legislation that would require speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Test your knowledge of carcinogens in the workplace

Brussels — How well can you identify carcinogenic risks in the workplace? A virtual training game from a Belgian agency is putting your knowledge to the test.

OSHA adds State Plan whistleblower info to webpage

Washington — OSHA has added two series of FAQs to its State Plan whistleblower information website.
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Don’t rely on ChatGPT for medication advice, researchers say

If you’re considering asking ChatGPT questions about medicines, researchers recommend double-checking – and even triple-checking – its responses.

House committee resolution latest move in fight over ‘joint employer’ definition

Washington — The House Education and the Workforce Committee has approved a resolution intended to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s recently revised joint employer rule.

Safety leadership for residential construction: Free training from CPWR

Silver Spring, MD — A new training program from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is aimed at helping residential construction supervisors improve their communication and leadership skills.

Pulling an all-nighter can lead to unsafe decisions: study

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.
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NIOSH announces winners of mine technology awards

Washington — Four organizations recently earned recognition from NIOSH for their use of technology and creativity to advance miner safety and health.

House bill aimed at cracking down on labor rights violations

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would equip OSHA and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division with “the resources needed to tackle federal labor law violations.”

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