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Citing safety, sleep experts call for end to daylight saving time

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.

Pipeline safety agency awards grants for hazmat training

Washington — Enhancing first responders’ education and training on hazardous materials is the focus of more than $30 million in recent Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration grant funding.

OSHA extends emphasis programs in the mid-Atlantic region

Philadelphia — OSHA Region 3 has renewed a series of regional and local emphasis programs, which include a focus on fall hazards in the construction industry.

OSHA maritime advisory committee to meet in November

Washington — OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 14.
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Shift work may alter brain-regulated hormones, making workers hungry: study

Bristol, England — Why do shift workers often deal with hunger pangs?

New OSHA resource: Heat exposure and personal risk factors

Washington — Certain personal risk factors increase workers’ risk for heat-related injury and illness, OSHA cautions.

EPA to propose ban of trichloroethylene

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency intends to issue a proposed rule that would ban the use of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene.

House bill aimed at preventing catastrophic train derailments

Washington — House Democrats have introduced legislation that would make changes to “how, when and where” hazardous materials are transported by railroads.
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National Awards Celebration: NSC recognizes leaders for their outstanding contributions to safety

New Orleans — As part of its National Awards Celebration, the National Safety Council on Tuesday night honored organizations and individuals who have played a significant role in helping to make U.S. communities, workplaces and roads safer.

‘You’ve got to do something different if you want to improve,’ Closing Keynote speaker says

New Orleans — Although his focus was on future technology, Cam Stevens went back nearly 70 years to help shape his Closing Keynote on Wednesday at the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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