News

New estimates from the National Safety Council show that 437 people may die in preventable traffic crashes over the July Fourth weekend.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board “more than pays for itself in costs saved by preventing serious chemical incidents,” Chair Steve Owens is asserting as the agency again is being targeted for elimination.

London — Researchers should work closely with occupational safety and health practitioners to enhance decision-making on workplace safety issues, a new research review concludes.

Washington — Job insecurity is triggering workplace stress for more than half of employees, while nearly 2 out of 5 fear losing their job amid ongoing government layoffs, results of a recent survey show.

Carson City, NV — A new law in Nevada provides outdoor workers with protections against wildfire smoke.

Washington — OSHA’s administrator no longer has to consult with the agency’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to “promulgate, modify or revoke standards applicable to construction work.”

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to keep at least 6 inches of separation between their powered air-purifying respirator and proximity detection system.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to treatment and improving wait times for federal workers who are injured on the job.

Washington — OSHA has renewed and revised its National Emphasis Program on preventing amputations in the manufacturing industry.

Brussels — How well did you sleep last night? The answer could determine whether the darker side of your personality comes out at work the next day, researchers say.