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OSHA should not proceed with a proposed rule that would regulate infectious disease exposure in health care and related work settings, unless the agency can show risks justifying a new standard, a small-business panel has concluded.

President Barack Obama has called on Congress to pass legislation that would guarantee all working Americans the right to paid sick leave.

Washington – The Institute of Medicine has released its second of five reports conducted in an effort to help NASA reduce health risks among astronauts on long-duration and exploration spaceflights.

A negative work safety culture is common among young people working on farms in North Carolina, according to a pilot study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Olympia, WA – In an effort to prevent truck-bridge collisions, the Washington State Department of Transportation has released a new online tool for drivers.

Bethesda, MD – Until more research is conducted on the safety and effectiveness of opioid painkillers, the health care community should focus on individualized care for the one-third of Americans who experience chronic pain, an independent panel of medical experts has concluded.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking truck drivers and motor carriers for participation in a paid study regarding hours of service and restart breaks.

A 2010 anhydrous ammonia incident at an Alabama facility offers valuable lessons on preventing hydraulic shock and worker injuries, Chemical Safety Board investigators said during a Jan. 15 conference call with media members.

Newly introduced legislation would mandate site-controlling employers to record all worker injuries and illnesses, regardless of who employs the worker.

The International Safety Equipment Association is seeking participants to help revise a voluntary consensus standard for high-visibility worker apparel.