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Dortmund, Germany — People who work from home are more likely to continue working when they’re ill, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — President Joe Biden on Jan. 22 signed an Executive Order withdrawing a controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rule that would have permitted line speeds at certain poultry-processing plants to increase to 175 birds a minute from the current 140.

Washington — The Biden administration has rescinded Department of Labor policies and requirements for guidance documents that went into effect four months ago, according to final rule published in the Jan. 27 Federal Register.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, several OSHA State Plan states already have issued emergency temporary standards for COVID-19. President Joe Biden recently issued an Executive Order for OSHA to consider an ETS for COVID-19.

Orlando, FL — A majority of Americans are hesitant to go to the hospital – even for emergencies – if the number of local COVID-19 cases is high, results of a recent survey commissioned by the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute suggest.

Arlington, VA — In an effort to dispel confusion between electronic and electric detonators, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert.

Washington — The potentially carcinogenic chemical substance 1,4-dioxane presents an unreasonable risk to workers under certain conditions, according to a final risk evaluation recently released by the Environmental Protection Agency, which is now compelled to propose within one year regulatory action to mitigate the chemical’s hazards.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has launched a state emphasis program focused on protecting workers in office settings, where community spread of COVID-19 is a risk.

Tilburg, Netherlands — Employers who take a more tailored approach to supporting workers who return to work after a mental health-related absence “could not only prevent mental health problems from becoming more severe but also help employees achieve a more sustainable return,” according to a new research report from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Richmond, VA — Virginia has become the first state/commonwealth to establish a long-term COVID-19 workplace standard.