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London – The amount of job control and job strain workers experience may affect their well-being, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.

Washington – The rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work dropped in 2012 from the previous year, but the median number of days away increased slightly, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New York – Women in construction face a broad range of occupational risks ranging from reproductive hazards to violence, according to a new report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health.

Silver Spring, MD – Nurses can evaluate their workplace risks using a free online survey developed by the American Nurses Association and Pfizer.

Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a draft update to the agency’s carcinogen policy.

Washington – OSHA is scheduled to host a stakeholder meeting Jan. 9 in Washington on its proposed rule regarding the public release of employee injury and illness data.

Washington – A new document from NIOSH seeks to dispel common misconceptions that child care workers may have about the flu.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a series of videos highlighting women in occupational safety and health research.

Washington – OSHA is considering a change to its Process Safety Management Standard and has sent a prerule-stage draft to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

Washington – New recommendations issued by NIOSH on Nov. 8 address protecting workers during processes that use engineered nanomaterials.