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Washington — The National Institutes of Health has launched a website featuring educational resources intended for workers who are at greatest risk of exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — A pair of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Heath workgroups are scheduled to meet April 28, one day before the full committee is set to convene.

Silver Spring, MD — At least 53 sanitation workers in the United States (44) and Canada (nine) died from on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 10.2% decrease from 2018, according to a recent analysis from the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Washington — NIOSH is seeking comment on an agency plan to conduct research and develop resources on Workplace Supported Recovery Programs, which assist workers and employers affected by the nation’s opioid epidemic and other substance misuse disorders.

London — Two out of 5 office workers say they can’t avoid doing work tasks – often checking email and making phone calls – on their own time, results of a recent survey out of the United Kingdom show.

Washington — The Senate on March 23 confirmed Katherine Lemos as chair of the Chemical Safety Board, which was in danger of having no board members in a few months.

Hamilton, Ontario — Contrary to some guidelines that recommend limiting your consumption of eggs over heart health concerns, results of a recent study suggest one a day is fine.

Washington — The Department of Labor is offering employers, workers and others an opportunity to give input on compliance assistance and outreach strategies concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 18.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is postponing the observation of Distracted Driving Awareness Month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington — Commercial motor vehicle drivers transporting items intended to assist in COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts are temporarily exempt from federal hours-of-service regulations, under an expanded national emergency declaration issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 18.