Labor

Wichita, KS – Workers at Level I trauma centers may be at risk for “compassion fatigue” and “burnout syndrome,” according to a study from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Montreal – More research is needed to understand the extent to which men and women respond differently to chemical exposures in the workplace, according to a study conducted by scientific research organization IRSST.

Washington – Are you an experienced occupational safety or health professional? Then you may be a good fit for membership on OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Montreal – Pool facilities can take steps to help minimize worker exposure to chlorine-based disinfection byproducts, a new study suggests.

Atlanta – Safety and health professionals “need to recognize and act on nonfatal warning signs and symptoms” to protect oil and gas workers in hydrocarbon storage tanks, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Olympia, WA – Proposed legislation in Washington is aimed at reducing deaths and injury rates in the dairy industry.

Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Department of Labor is hosting an “evolution of safety” video contest, asking employers, “What is your company’s safety and health story?”

Washington – In response to concerns about fraud, OSHA has announced it is introducing more durable and secure completion cards for trainers and students of its Outreach Training Program classes.

Washington – Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace, and OSHA has revised its webpage on worker rights to help convey that information.

Washington – Employers required to keep and maintain an OSHA 300 injury and illness log must publicly post their 300A summary sheet beginning on Feb. 1.