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Washington — A look at four incidents – some deadly – involving emergency discharges from pressure release valves has prompted the Chemical Safety Board to issue a safety alert.

San Mateo, CA — Lost sleep, strained relationships and feeling distracted on the job are some of the negative outcomes workers are experiencing because of the uncertain economy.

State College, PA — Workers who play a role in the U.S. food supply chain are at high risk for being hospitalized with severe injuries, results of a recent study show.

High prices top the list of reasons Americans say they’re not eating foods that are good for their heart. That’s according to the results of a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults commissioned by the Cleveland Clinic.

Raleigh, NC — Government officials in North Carolina are warning employers and the public about recent labor-related scams involving deceptive language in mailings.

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is alerting hazmat rail tank car owners and others of “the potential for certain manway assemblies with aluminum protective housing covers to melt when exposed to extreme heat.”

Salem, OR — Legislation recently introduced in Oregon would significantly increase civil penalties for safety violations that contribute to worker injuries and deaths.

Chicago — No matter where work gets done, “protecting vision should always be a priority,” advocacy group Prevent Blindness is reminding employers.

Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the seventh annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration needs a comprehensive strategy “to safely integrate drones into the national airspace system,” a new Government Accountability Office report concludes.