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Olympia, WA — Housekeepers, janitors and other “isolated employees” in Washington state will receive additional safety protections under a new law set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Washington — In light of the recent shutdown of the federal government, OSHA is giving employers who were issued citations more time to respond.

Athens, GA — Frontline public service employees who believe their work is making a difference are less likely to feel emotionally exhausted and burned out, results of a recent study show.

Lowell, MA — A new toolkit from the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace is intended to help employers put into action its version of a Total Worker Health program.

Indoor surfaces can absorb and hold harmful chemical compounds, posing a health hazard to people and animals for up to a year, according to new research.

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has adopted new permitting requirements for tower cranes, set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Silver Spring, MD — “What if we actually had a ‘magic pill’ that could prevent dementia? We do,” a University of Maryland researcher claimed during a Nov. 13 webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Storrs, CT — The University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute recently opened a research center dedicated to studying how extreme heat affects workers.

Washington — The Department of Transportation is committing to train 1 million first responders to “improve road safety for emergency personnel, American families and truck drivers.”

Harrisburg, PA — The National Volunteer Fire Council is sharing five key best practices to help keep first responders safe when responding to incidents on or near roadways.