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NSC joins 14 states in urging OSHA to withdraw proposed changes to the General Duty Clause

Springfield, IL — A 14-state coalition is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would limit OSHA’s ability to hold employers accountable for known hazards in “inherently risky professions.”

FMCSA wants more data to study trucker schedules and fatigue

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for feedback on a proposed study of how truck drivers’ work schedules affect their fatigue levels and performance.

Are toxic workplaces becoming the norm?

Weston, MA — The number of employees reporting that they work in a “toxic environment” is high – as are claims that employers aren’t doing enough to support mental health, according to the results of a recent survey.

Inspirational videos are a quick way to de-stress, study finds

Washington — Having a stressful moment? Watching short inspirational videos may help.
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Coming down with something?

Whether it’s at work or school, sporting events, or get-togethers with friends or family, whenever people gather, germs can spread. Should all plans automatically be canceled, or does it depend on the symptoms or illness?

Support grows for bill aimed at giving OSHA protections to public workers

Washington — A House bill that would extend OSHA protections to public sector employees now has 50 co-sponsors, the bill’s sponsor recently announced.

ISEA urges Trump administration to exempt PPE from tariffs

Washington — The International Safety Equipment Association is calling on the Trump administration to exempt personal protective equipment, safety equipment and other “critical components” from tariffs announced on or after April 2.

Study links shift work and lifestyle factors to kidney stone development

Guangzhou, China — Shift workers may be at greater risk of developing kidney stones, results of a recent study suggest.
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Are employers and workers in ‘different safety universes’ about mental health?

Washington — Although 9 out of 10 employers say they’re prepared to support worker mental health, only 3 out of 5 employees agree, according to the results of a recent survey of small businesses.

Too many drivers are ignoring ‘Move Over’ laws, AAA says

Washington — Over a third of drivers fail to slow down or change lanes when approaching a roadway incident, results of a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show.

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