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Safety groups call on OSHA to update references to PPE consensus standards

Arlington, VA — OSHA “would make work safer” by citing updated versions of three American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals consensus standards...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he welcomes input from states

Washington — Feedback from state departments of transportation – “good, bad or ugly” – is a great thing for the federal government, Transportation Secretary...

Electrical safety in construction: OSHA unveils new initiative

Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The...

Report explores senior leadership’s impact on safety and health

London — Senior managers can positively influence workplace safety in a number of ways, according to a recently published report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation. The...
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Chemical Safety Board issues new set of chemical release reports

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board has released additional information on 13 serious chemical releases as part of what the agency has called an...

Bipartisan Railway Safety Act reintroduced in the Senate

Washington — A bipartisan group of eight Senators has reintroduced legislation focused on strengthening safety related to trains carrying hazardous materials. Introduced on Feb. 24...

USDA seeking to change line-speed restrictions in some meat-processing plants

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comment on proposed rules that would remove maximum line speeds at eligible pork-processing facilities and...

Lawmakers push DOL for ‘fully responsive’ answers to questions about black lung benefits

Washington — Two House Democrats aren’t satisfied with the Department of Labor’s answers to their questions about whether the agency is enforcing the Black...
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DOL OIG to audit OSHA’s workplace violence prevention efforts

Washington — OSHA’s efforts to address and prevent workplace violence will get a closer look from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General. According...

Hearing protector fit testing: New guidance

Washington — OSHA is providing guidance on hearing protector fit testing, which isn’t required under occupational noise exposure standards but is considered a best...

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