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New California law requires naloxone in workplace first aid kits

Sacramento, CA — Naloxone hydrochloride or another Food and Drug Administration-approved opioid-reversal medication must be included in all workplace first aid kits in California no later than Dec. 1, 2028.

MSDs are the top cause of injuries among warehousing and transportation workers: GAO

Washington — Musculoskeletal disorders are overwhelmingly the No. 1 cause of injuries among warehousing and “last-mile delivery” workers, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Oct. 8.

Changes to OSHA regions now in effect

Washington — OSHA has finalized changes that restructure the agency’s regional operations – and create a new region.

OSHA urging caution amid Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts

Washington — OSHA is warning workers involved in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene to be aware of hazards caused by flooding, power outages, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.
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Maryland becomes 6th state to adopt a heat protection rule

Hunt Valley, MD — Maryland is the latest state to adopt a standard on heat illness prevention.

Construction industry ‘must address root causes’ of worker mental health issues: CPWR

Silver Spring, MD — Nearly 1 out of 5 construction workers report having anxiety or depression, and the overwhelming majority of them haven’t sought expert help, a new report shows.

Safety and the multigenerational workforce

Many workplaces may have up to four generations of workers – each with generally preferred communication methods and learning styles.

7 common workplace safety hazards (revisited)

A follow-up – eight years later – to one of our most popular articles.
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OSHA’s updated HazCom standard: What’s changed?

Richard Fairfax – a former OSHA official and now a principal consultant for the National Safety Council – provides insight.

Safety I and Safety II: Different approaches with the same goal, experts say

Orlando, FL — Safety I and Safety II have divergent viewpoints, but they can be united and aligned into “Safety Seriously.”

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