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San Diego, CA — A federal appellate court has again upheld California’s employment status law (A.B. 5) amid challenges from the independent trucking industry.

Silver Spring, MD — Cut-off saws “make demanding cuts possible, but if not handled properly, they pose serious risks,” leaving “no room for error,” a recent fact sheet warns.

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Evanston, IL — Having an employer-sponsored health clinic at or near the workplace results in fewer missed workdays, increased productivity and significant health care savings for employers, a recent research review shows.

Washington — Construction companies that focus on leading indicators are, statistically, considerably safer than their peers, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board has published 10 safety recommendations “all mariners should consider,” stemming from its investigations completed last year.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public hearing ahead of the 48th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Washington — “Preparedness is your superpower,” OSHA and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – will be reminding safety professionals during the eighth annual Safe + Sound Week.

Washington — A trade association that represents U.S. passenger airlines and cargo carriers is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to give them two more years to comply with a final rule that requires a secondary cockpit barrier on new commercial aircraft.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats plan to introduce legislation they claim is “the most robust proposal yet” to combat illegal child labor.