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Do you live where ice, snow and freezing rain are part of winter? If so, you need to get your vehicle ready to handle the elements.

Whether it’s at work or school, sporting events, or get-togethers with friends or family, whenever people gather, germs can spread. Should all plans automatically be canceled, or does it depend on the symptoms or illness?

Seoul, South Korea — Worker exposure to air pollution “may significantly increase the risk of safety liability accidents” in multiple industries, according to the results of a recent study.

When strong winter storms knock out the electricity to homes, outages can sometimes last several days.

Have you ever felt nervous before going to a new gym?

Being outdoors in ice-cold water, even for a short period of time, is a risk.

Montreal — A recent study of apprentice welders revealed a “significant increase” in metal levels in urine, nail and hair samples taken over the duration of their three-module training program.

Washington — A House bill that would extend OSHA protections to public sector employees now has 50 co-sponsors, the bill’s sponsor recently announced.

Washington — Alarmed by a “recurring trend” of equipment misuse contributing to fire and explosion hazards during offshore oil and gas operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert.

London — More than 60 employers are teaming up with British government officials on an initiative to improve the health of the country’s workers and keep employees on the job, the UK Department for Work and Pensions recently announced.