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Now available from OSHA: 2024 injury and illness data

Washington — OSHA has released the 2024 data collected under its rules for annual injury and illness data submission.

Preventable injuries are common in small businesses, survey shows

Denver — Around 3 out of 4 small businesses have experienced workplace injuries this past year, and half of those injuries were preventable, results of a recent survey show.

The push to be ‘on’ at work may take a toll on mental health

Oxford, MS — The effort of projecting an image of strength while contending with work deadlines and rude behavior may “threaten” workers’ mental health and lead to emotional exhaustion, according to a recent study out of the University of Mississippi.

NIOSH to sustain heavy staff cuts under HHS reorganization plan

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services will reportedly cut two-thirds of NIOSH’s staff – more than 870 employees – as part of a restructuring plan announced March 27.
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OSHA to employers: Be ready for tornadoes

Washington — With the spring tornado season ramping up, OSHA is calling on employers to develop an emergency plan, learn the warning signs, and monitor tornado watches and warnings.

California bill seeks to strengthen people’s right to refuse unsafe work

Sacramento, CA — Employees in California who have “reasonable concerns about health and safety violations” would be allowed to refuse work while still receiving full pay, under legislation introduced in late February.

Kentucky lawmakers override governor’s veto on limiting workplace safety regs

Frankfort, KY — Kentucky legislators have responded quickly to Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of a bill that would have limited enforcement of any new or existing state workplace safety and health regulations that are more stringent than federal OSHA standards.

Kentucky governor vetoes bill aimed at limiting state-specific safety rules

Frankfort, KY — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) has vetoed a bill that would have limited enforcement of any new or existing state workplace safety and health regulations that are more stringent than federal OSHA standards.
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GOP lawmaker pushes for withdrawal of OSHA’s proposed heat rule, other actions

Washington — The chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee is calling on the Department of Labor to withdraw OSHA’s proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Most workers keep quiet about chronic health conditions, survey shows

Boston — Three out of 5 workers with a chronic physical health condition are keeping that information from their employer, according to the results of a new survey out of Harvard University.

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