Labor

Washington — The ninth annual Safe + Sound Week is this week.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback as it ponders reversing a ban on most uses of the carcinogenic chemical substance perchloroethylene.

Washington — Seven House Republicans want the Mine Safety and Health Administration to align its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica with existing OSHA protections, citing “undue and excessive” industry burdens.

Washington — OSHA will expand its Voluntary Protection Programs as part of the Department of Labor’s new “self-audit” initiative for regulated employers.

Storrs, CT — Body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

Washington — The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 31 approved a bill that would maintain current funding for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration through fiscal year 2026.

Washington — Attention, small-business owners: OSHA has scheduled a webinar intended to help you create a safer, healthier workplace.

Washington — Alarmed by nonfatal incidents involving toxic nitric acid in Ohio and Tennessee, the Chemical Safety Board has launched investigations into the matters.

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has extended to Sept. 2 the deadline to comment on five proposed rules unveiled July 1.

Washington — The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would maintain the Chemical Safety Board’s current budget through fiscal year 2026.