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OSHA extends Regional Emphasis Programs in Southeast

Atlanta — OSHA Region 4 on Oct. 1 renewed a series of Regional Emphasis Programs.

Pets and ‘people food’ don’t always mix

We often think of dogs and cats as members of our families. For some pet owners, this means feeding them “people food” as a treat. After all, a little bit can’t hurt – can it?

It’s almost National Teen Driver Safety Week

Because car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for teens, DriveitHOME and Honda want every parent to be prepared to protect their new drivers.

’Tis the season for sneezin’

It’s not only leaves that can cause problems in the fall. Pollen from weeds – most notably ragweed – can aggravate allergies, says the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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MSHA awards $1M in mine safety training grants

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded nine organizations a total of $1 million through the agency’s Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Program.

Leaf and debris burning: Know the rules

Planning to burn leaves or other debris in your yard? Consider a few safety-related facts.

Hand out some Halloween safety

Few things get kids more excited than Halloween, and what’s not to love? Between the costumes and the candy, Halloween is a time for fun. But both kids and parents need to keep safety in mind.

Cal/OSHA eyes emergency standard for stone worker exposure to silica

Santa Ana, CA — California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is “extremely motivated” to move forward on an emergency temporary standard on silica hazards for workers who handle engineered stone.
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Drivers: Watch out for wildlife

Seeing an animal dart out on the road while you’re driving can be alarming. On one hand, you don’t want to hit it, but you also don’t want to cause a crash trying to avoid it.

FEMA to send nationwide test message in October

The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to conduct a nationwide test of its emergency alert systems on Oct. 4.

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