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Washington — OSHA is teaming up with a coalition of trade organizations, industry stakeholders and labor unions in an effort to bolster trenching and excavation safety.

Washington — An OSHA standard on safe patient handling and mobility could reduce musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society says in a new policy statement.

Do you sleep too little – or too much? Or maybe you snore or have obstructive sleep apnea. Any of these conditions could put you at increased risk for stroke, researchers say.

Toronto — A damaged harness can be the difference between a near-miss incident and a catastrophic fall when working at height, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says.

Washington — Facilities that handle flammable gases and other hazardous materials should ensure their workers and supervisors undergo process safety management and emergency response training, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — NIOSH has extended until Aug. 18 the nomination deadline for its 2023 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.

Keeping sheds at least 10 to 15 feet away from your home can help prevent wildfires from spreading, according to experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and other groups.

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Sacramento, CA — The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require fast-food chains and their franchisees to share responsibility for complying with worker safety laws and regulations.

Washington — A recently launched app provides centralized, on-the-go access to health and safety training tools for workers involved in disaster response and cleanup activities.