Labor

Washington — The National Safety Council is among a dozen organizations urging President Donald Trump to nominate a Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who will ensure data “remains credible and accurate.”

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants feedback as it considers revising a final rule requiring “robust worker safety programs” that protect against carbon tetrachloride, a carcinogenic chemical substance.

Bootle, England — More than 75% of workers exposed to hazardous noise on the job lack essential knowledge about checking hearing protection for damage or reporting faulty equipment to their employers, a recent inspection campaign has revealed.

Washington — Nearly 60% of small-business employees have witnessed a workplace injury in the past year, and almost half of those injuries were considered preventable, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Anthony D’Esposito’s nomination for inspector general of the Department of Labor with a 12-11 party-line vote Oct. 9.

Washington — Aiming to help protect workers and volunteers before, during and after hurricanes or floods, NIOSH has published an updated guidance document featuring key resources and messaging.

Washington — The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has encountered several challenges when it comes to enforcing child labor laws, the DOL Office of Inspector General concludes in a recent audit.

Houston — A new research initiative from the University of Houston and Underwriters Laboratories is set to examine potential toxic emissions from small-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

Philadelphia — Overuse injuries on the job can lead to elevated inflammation levels, mood changes and chronic pain, results of a recent study suggest.

Cincinnati — Stigma attached to jobs that “society deems unfavorable” may leave workers feeling down about themselves, but channeling self-confidence can help curb negative emotions, University of Cincinnati researchers say.