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Silver Spring, MD — At least 52 sanitation workers in the United States and Canada died from on-the-job injuries in 2020 – a figure that remained steady from the prior year, according to a recent analysis from the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Vancouver, British Columbia — Eating more than seven daily servings of white bread, pasta and other foods made with refined grains can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and early death, according to a team of researchers from around the globe.

Silver Spring, MD — Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 on construction sites should be a team effort, OSHA Directorate of Construction Director Scott Ketcham said during a Feb. 25 webinar.

Sacramento, CA — A new California law guarantees access to paid sick leave for eligible workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Meera Joshi has been appointed deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation announced Jan. 21.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a virtual public meeting for April 6 to finalize its 2021-2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements.

Mill Valley, CA — Seventy percent of workers want their employer to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before fully reopening the office, according to the results of a recent survey commissioned by job research and review company Glassdoor.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is accepting public comment on a proposed rule that would require COVID-19-related protective measures to be extended to housing provided by employers, including as part of farming operations.