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Washington — OSHA has launched a national competition for the best tools and resources on the dangers of heat exposure – indoors and outdoors – at work.

Pittsburgh — The United Steelworkers is calling on the paper industry to protect its workers against fungal infections – one of which has proved deadly.

In January and February, the National Safety Council teamed up with Honda on a series of free virtual “parent nights” about the issues teen drivers face. Those are now available on demand, so you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you.

Tallahassee, FL — Legislation in Florida that would strengthen criminal penalties for assault or battery on hospital workers has advanced out of two Senate committees.

Olympia, WA — A new law in Washington state is intended to give tow truck operators an added layer of safety at highway crash scenes.

Arlington, VA — Prompted by an “alarming trend” of recent miner deaths, Mine Safety and Health Administration head Chris Williamson is calling on the industry to strengthen safety efforts.

Cincinnati — A new guidance document from NIOSH outlines ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths associated with robbery-related violence at gasoline stations and convenience stores.

Baton Rouge, LA — Employers should shift the emphasis of their wellness programs away from weight issues and more toward emotional/psychological health, researchers assert in a recently published paper.

Washington — Although recent technologies can improve train handling and fuel efficiency, “they cannot replace the need for correct car placement and assembly,” the Federal Railroad Administration says in a recent safety advisory.

London — Workplace leaders with low self-esteem are more likely to place stress on their employees, a university professor and well-being expert says.