Labor

Washington — Registration is open for the ninth annual Safe + Sound Week, set for Aug. 11-17.

Washington — A high-quality work schedule may be as important as pay to employees’ overall well-being, yet nearly two-thirds lack beneficial schedule components, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — Chemical facilities should prepare now for hurricane season to “help prevent catastrophic chemical releases” and “ensure the safety of workers, emergency responders and surrounding communities,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

College Station, TX — Forestry workers could benefit from the use of exoskeletons that support their back and upper limbs, results of a recent study show.

Arlington, VA — The first day of July brought 18 proposed rules from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington — Failure to properly identify and restrict access to faulty grating poses serious safety and health risks, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement emphasizes in a recent safety alert.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board “more than pays for itself in costs saved by preventing serious chemical incidents,” Chair Steve Owens is asserting as the agency again is being targeted for elimination.

Carson City, NV — A new law in Nevada provides outdoor workers with protections against wildfire smoke.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to keep at least 6 inches of separation between their powered air-purifying respirator and proximity detection system.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to treatment and improving wait times for federal workers who are injured on the job.