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Workers Memorial Day: Agencies mourn, AFL-CIO releases report

Washington — OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration honored fallen workers this week – ahead of Workers Memorial Day, which takes place April 28.

OSHA releases 2023 injury and illness data

Washington — OSHA has published the 2023 data collected under its revised rules for annual injury and illness data submission.

DOL seeks funding to investigate child labor violations

Washington — As several states move to roll back child labor law protections, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has a message: Federal law still applies in every state.

Does a strong corporate culture lead to fewer safety violations?

Helsinki — A strong corporate culture is linked to many positive workplace safety attributes, a recent research review concludes.
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Experts discuss what employers can do to help curb distracted driving

Washington — It’s an often-heard argument: Drivers who use hands-free vehicle technology are less distracted than those who use handheld cellphones. But to National Transportation Safety Board member Michael Graham, the difference isn’t worthy of debate. “When you take your attention off the road, you’re distracted,” he said. “You’re creating risk for yourself and others.”

Work stress affecting people’s weight, marriages and more, survey shows

Santa Monica, CA — More than 3 out of 4 workers say job-related stress has negatively affected their health, results of a recent survey show.

OSHA set to publish final rule on worker walkaround representation

Washington — OSHA’s final rule on worker walkaround representation is set to go into effect May 31.

New law keeps safety agencies’ FY 2024 budgets steady

Washington — OSHA’s budget will remain unchanged in fiscal year 2024, under new legislation signed into law March 23.
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Federal worker advisory committee will discuss naloxone at April meeting

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18.

Workers need protection from ‘spying bosses,’ two lawmakers say

Washington — A pair of House Democrats have introduced legislation that would “prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring and collection of certain worker data by employers.”

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