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Toronto — A free guide from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association highlights best practices for safely using mast climbing work platforms.

The National Hearing Conservation Association’s new guide on fit testing hearing protection explains the importance of fit tests and features step-by-step instructions for successfully performing them.

Nearly 70% of preteens involved in fatal car crashes over a recent 11-year period weren’t properly buckled or in a car seat, according to a study from Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comment on a proposal that would change how the agency evaluates a chemical’s risk to workers.

Washington — More than 40% of frontline workers say they “sometimes,” “rarely” or “never” have the proper ergonomic tools and equipment to do their jobs, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors recently placed 12.9% of the trucks and buses they inspected out of service for violations related to transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

Washington — People and groups that participated in public hearings on OSHA’s proposed heat rule now have until Oct. 30 to submit post-hearing comments.

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published its inaugural ratings for several construction safety helmets.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on two pilot programs intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers who must comply with federal rest requirements.

Cases of young kids ingesting nicotine from pouches have surged in recent years, researchers are warning.