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New guide promotes safe handling of lithium batteries on planes

Montreal – The International Air Transport Association has published an online guidance document to promote the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries on planes.

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The health effects of prolonged sitting

It’s becoming more well-known that sitting for long periods is not healthy. This puts millions of office workers at risk. But do you know exactly what prolonged sitting does to your body? Watch two videos to learn about the health effects of sitting – and what you can do to soften the damage.

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All About You: Dealing with professional jealousy and envy

This month, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers his advice on overcoming workplace jealousy and envy.

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Toolkit offers strategies for improving flu shot rates among nursing home workers

A new online toolkit offers guidance on increasing flu vaccination coverage among workers in long-term health care facilities.

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NIOSH releases online training for emergency responders who work long hours

Washington – An online training resource from NIOSH aims to help emergency responders who work long hours in demanding situations.

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CSB: Reform PSM regulations now to prevent future disasters

Washington – On the 30th anniversary of an industrial toxic gas release that killed tens of thousands of people in India, the Chemical Safety Board called on the United States to reform state and federal regulations to reduce the risk of other disasters occurring.

Fact Sheets

OSHA publishes Ebola PPE ‘matrix’

Washington – A new OSHA fact sheet provides guidance on selecting personal protective equipment for workers who may be exposed to Ebola.

Guidance

EU-OSHA issues resource on managing work stress

Bilbao, Spain – A newly released electronic guide from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (also known as EU-OSHA) aims to help employers and workers deal with stress and psychosocial risks.

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Guidance

NIOSH guide aims to prevent MSDs among retail workers

Washington – NIOSH has released a publication intended to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among grocery store employees and other retail workers.

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OSHA’s Top 10: The more things change …

Safety+Health presents a look at OSHA’s most cited violations and largest penalties for fiscal year 2014. Also: A Q&A with the deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.

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