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Adelaide, Australia — Employers with stronger psychosocial safety climates experience fewer days lost to work-related ailments, as well as lower injury costs, results of a recent study out of Australia suggest.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced by House Democrats would increase fines for workplace safety and child labor violations.

Washington — The National Labor Relations Board has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court decision that blocked the board’s joint employer rule.

Washington — OSHA is seeking nominations for membership on its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

New York — Around 4 out of 5 CEOs say they’re under increased pressure from workers, customers, investors and other colleagues to prioritize human sustainability, according to the results of a recent survey.

Columbus, Ohio — Do some bosses who are abusive toward employees get away with it simply because they’re “high performers?” A recent pair of studies took a look.

Cambridge, England — A recent trial of four-day workweeks at a municipal government office in England shows that 22 of the 24 key performance indicators tracked improved or remained the same.

Washington — OSHA has made available more than $12.7 million as part of its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Washington — A recent Supreme Court decision could affect how legal disputes with OSHA or the Mine Safety and Health Administration are settled.

Washington — The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding OSHA’s authority to issue and enforce safety standards.