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Here, we’ll look at the top violations issued by OSHA in FY 2020 in primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331), heavy civil engineering and construction (NAICS 237), and miscellaneous manufacturing – including medical equipment, jewelry, sporting and athletic goods, toy and doll manufacturing, sign manufacturing, manufacture of musical instruments, fastener manufacturing, and the manufacturing of brooms and caskets (NAICS 239).

Spokane, WA — Night shift schedules “throw off the timing of expression of cancer-related genes in a way that reduces the effectiveness of the body’s DNA repair processes when they are most needed,” results of a recent study led by researchers from Washington State University show.

Washington — Doug Parker’s nomination to lead OSHA moved closer to a Senate confirmation with a 13-9 vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 16.

Tumwater, WA — Bus drivers who repeatedly open and close manually operated safety shields used as a COVID-19 prevention measure are experiencing symptoms of shoulder injuries, according to a new safety alert from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Registration is open for the 2021 National Safety Council Congress and Expo, set to take place Oct. 8-14 in Orlando, FL. This year’s event offers attendees an in-person or virtual option, guaranteeing you get the quality educational experience that fits your needs.

Columbus, OH — Are you still leery about visiting the dentist’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic? The results of a recent study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University suggest the risk of transmission during procedures is rather low.

Washington — A railway crew’s failure to operate within safe speed requirements and the Federal Railroad Administration’s interpretation of a safety regulation were factors in a fatal collision between a BNSF intermodal train and a work train in 2018, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded.

Carson City, NV — A new Nevada law requires cannabis industry workers to take up to 30 hours of occupational safety and health training.

San Francisco — Around half of workers say their employer isn’t doing enough to address the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Total Brain, a mental health and brain performance platform provider.

Arlington, VA — Seven of the 15 fatal on-the-job injuries among miners to date this year have involved workers with two years or less of experience, prompting the Mine Safety and Health Administration to remind employers of the importance of training.