Labor

Ladder manufacturer issues recall for two products

Washington — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning people not to use Werner’s 20- and 24-inch Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders because of safety issues.

Which workers may be especially at risk for harm from climate change factors?

London — Workers in the transportation and storage sectors may face an increased risk of harm from hazards related to climate change, according to a recent report from the Global Safety Evidence Centre.

Safety board urges chemical industry to follow through on corrective actions

Washington — When chemical facility operators find flawed equipment, it’s “not enough to simply identify a deficiency if that deficiency goes unmanaged and unmitigated,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

Tower worker rope selection and use: Take the survey

Watertown, SD — As part of an effort to reduce rope-related injuries among tower workers, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is encouraging industry stakeholders to complete a survey on rope selection and use.
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Colorado governor declares Aug. 14 the Day of Total Worker Health

Denver — Recognizing the “value of investing in Colorado workers’ health, safety and well-being to promote health, prevent injury and enhance workforce productivity,” Gov. Jared Polis (D) has declared Aug. 14 the Day of Total Worker Health.

Identifying and correcting slip, trip and fall hazards: new checklist

Toronto — Employers who want to identify and reduce slip, trip and fall hazards have a new tool at hand: an inspection checklist from the Public Services Health and Safety Association.

EPA seeks small-business input on formaldehyde and asbestos

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is looking for input from representatives of small businesses, local governments and nonprofit organizations as it evaluates Toxic Substances Control Act regulations for formaldehyde and legacy uses of asbestos.

MSHA launches compliance assistance website

Arlington, VA — Attention all new miners and mine operators: The Mine Safety and Health Administration has launched a website that provides access to a range of compliance assistance materials.
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Chemical Safety Board releases third volume of expanded chemical release reports

Washington — Continuing its effort to increase agency transparency, the Chemical Safety Board has published additional information on 30 serious chemical releases.

AI tools show promise in improving manufacturing worker safety: study

Notre Dame, IN — Artificial intelligence systems that can process multiple types of input and reasoning can enhance worker safety in manufacturing and the services industry, results of a recent study suggest.

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