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OSHA seeks FACOSH member nominations; outlines new procedure

Washington – OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.

Limiting antibacterials could put health care workers at risk, trade group claims

Washington – Placing limits on antibacterial ingredients in certain hygiene products could endanger health care workers as well as patients, according to a trade association representing cleaning product producers and suppliers.

Study shows more young non-smokers trying e-cigarettes

Atlanta – The number of youth who had never smoked but used electronic cigarettes has more than tripled in two years, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Drug take-back policy expands to pharmacies, hospitals

Washington – The number of locations that will “take back” unused prescription drugs soon will increase.

Review identifies White House ‘interference’ with worker protections

Washington – The White House has delayed important safety proposals, and new investigations highlight the damaging effects of budget cuts for safety and health agencies, concludes an annual review conducted by two prominent public health bloggers.

California sick-day law heads to governor’s desk

Sacramento, CA – Millions of California workers may soon receive paid sick days, following the state legislature’s Aug. 30 passage of a bill (A.B. 1522) requiring employers to provide sick leave.

Report identifies promising distracted driving programs for teens

Washington – New York state will have the country’s “toughest” distracted driving penalties for teens, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
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