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Santa Monica, CA – More effort is needed to prevent injuries among police officers involved in traffic collisions – including those that occur when the vehicle is not moving – according to a study from nonprofit research institute RAND Corp.

Washington – Two agencies have released materials to help educate Spanish-speaking workers about occupational safety.

Hamilton, Ontario – Being prescribed an opioid for low back pain may keep workers off the job longer, according to a new study from McMaster University.

Peosta, IA – A series of webinars is scheduled for National Farm Safety and Health Week, set to take place Sept. 20-26.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking applicants for $10 million in grant funding for states to improve railroad safety.

Washington – With a stroke of a pen on Labor Day, about 300,000 federal contract workers gained access to paid sick leave.

Washington – Rep. John Kline (R-MN), chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, will not run for re-election next year.

Washington – OSHA and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication are sponsoring a free webinar to explain the inspection procedures for OSHA’s recently updated Hazard Communication Standard.

Cheyenne, WY – Even though Wyoming has one of the highest occupational death rates in the country, the state will not yet conduct a study examining how it could better prevent workplace injuries and deaths.

Washington – Truck parking shortages are common regardless of the time of day or the day of the week, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Department of Transportation.