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Storrs, CT — Body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

Washington — Attention, small-business owners: OSHA has scheduled a webinar intended to help you create a safer, healthier workplace.

Park Ridge, IL — In recognition of his outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods, Bruce Lyon is the recipient of the 2025 Prevention through Design Award.

Can you guess how many scrapes, cuts and bruises the average American gets in a lifetime? It’s up to 4,000, according to a recent survey.

Washington — Following through on a recent announcement, the Trump administration has withdrawn a contentious Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

Melbourne, Australia — Night shift workers who practice intermittent fasting may see benefits to their blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, Australian researchers are claiming.

Washington — Alarmed by nonfatal incidents involving toxic nitric acid in Ohio and Tennessee, the Chemical Safety Board has launched investigations into the matters.

Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee approved separate bills related to independent contractors and joint employers during a July 23 markup.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America will conduct announced and unannounced brake system inspections Aug. 24-30 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.