Workplace Solutions

Washington — Because of the variety of different respiratory hazards health care workers are exposed to on the job, knowing the difference between types of respiratory protection is key.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled several meetings to “provide information and answer questions” ahead of the fast-approaching compliance date for its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Bootle, England — Responding to an uptick of incidents involving attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy structures, Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety advisory.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to April 2 the deadline to comment on a draft scope document for the agency’s risk evaluation of vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.

Arlington, VA — Around half of workers don’t wear proper personal protective equipment because they either don’t want to or don’t consider it necessary, according to a recent study of employers.

The first 90 days on a new job can be “among the most dangerous time in someone’s career,” one expert says. What can safety pros do? BONUS: Download a tip sheet on keeping new workers safe.

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“Respect the zone so we all get home” is the 2025 theme of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25), an initiative of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

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