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Protect workers’ hearing

Is the noise at your workplace harming your hearing? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job every year.

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FACEValue: Truck driver dies after air release from tire failure

A 61-year-old truck driver died after he was thrown back onto a concrete floor when air was released from a pressurized tire sidewall failure.

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Stay cautious when working with mercury

Metallic mercury is a liquid at room temperature and can readily evaporate into the air. It’s also a potent neurotoxin that, in small amounts, can cause serious health problems, according to the California Department of Public Health.

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Free online training: Preventing workplace violence in retail, food service

Portland, ME — The University of Southern Maine, in conjunction with the Maine Small Business Development Center, has launched a series of free online training modules intended to help employers and workers in the retail and food service industries prevent workplace violence.

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‘Crisis point’: OSHA alliance targets substance use disorders in New Hampshire

Concord, NH — OSHA’s Concord Area Office on Jan. 17 entered an alliance agreement with the New Hampshire Office of the Governor, the state’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative and the WorkWISE NH consultation program to help combat substance use disorders.

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Washington L&I releases employer guidance on panic buttons for hotel workers

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has published guidance on a new state law intended to protect workers in the hospitality industry from sexual harassment and assault.

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FACEValue: Worker dies in crash after texting while driving

A medical information technology consultant was driving in the far-right lane of a six-lane interstate when he crashed his vehicle.

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Understanding hypothermia

Working in cold conditions can be unpleasant, uncomfortable and even dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t followed.

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Using aerial lifts safely

Aerial lifts not only make working at height easier, they also can help keep employees safe.

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Fire safety in high-rise buildings

Do you work in a high-rise office building? Maybe you’ll be visiting one for an upcoming meeting. Either way, you need to know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

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