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Study examines how competition in the workplace affects employee well-being

Exeter, England — A competitive workplace culture may increase the risk of feeling like an impostor on the job, which can adversely affect employee well-being, researchers say.

‘We can’t achieve our mission with enforcement alone,’ acting OSHA head says during Occupational Keynote

Denver — Acting OSHA administrator Amanda Wood Laihow recently provided details on how the agency will balance enforcement and compliance.

More details emerge on House appropriations bill for OSHA, MSHA and NIOSH

Washington — A House Appropriations Committee report provides further details on proposed budget cuts for OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and NIOSH.

Safety inspections of Capitol Hill offices show big improvement

Washington — The number of safety hazards identified during inspections of congressional offices throughout the 117th Congress dropped 27% from the prior Congress, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights states in a biennial report.
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Missouri governor signs bill that claws back sick leave provisions

Jefferson City, MO — A new Missouri law repeals a proposition – approved by a majority of voters – that granted certain workers paid sick leave.

Wanted: updated information for heat-rule resource

Washington — Are you aware of any recent revisions or updates to the worker heat protection rules in your state? If so, the Natural Resources Defense Council wants to know.

House bill would cut safety agencies’ budgets by at least 8%

Washington — A House appropriations subcommittee is proposing 8%, 10% and 14% funding cuts to OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and NIOSH, respectively.

British agency report looks at AI in safety and health

Bootle, England — The use of artificial intelligence in industries regulated by Britain’s Health and Safety Executive – and how it could affect workers – is the focus of a new report.
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Share health info or not? Free tool helps workers decide

Toronto — A new online tool from Canada’s Institute for Work and Health is intended to help people consider whether to disclose personal health information at work.

Rep. Bobby Scott continues to press for a hearing on HHS layoffs

Washington — The top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee is again calling for an oversight hearing on recent layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, including those at NIOSH.

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