Labor

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.

Washington — Workers at a chemical plant in Conyers, GA, stored more than twice the amount of reactive chemicals as first intended ahead of a series of nonfatal fires, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public hearing ahead of the 48th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Washington — “Preparedness is your superpower,” OSHA and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – will be reminding safety professionals during the eighth annual Safe + Sound Week.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats plan to introduce legislation they claim is “the most robust proposal yet” to combat illegal child labor.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently announced a free online center that features compliance assistance materials and answers to FAQs.

Fairfax, VA — Spreading awareness of the hazards of trenching and excavation and reinforcing the importance of using protective systems are the focus of the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 16-20.

Washington — NIOSH is facing an 80% reduction to its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Department of Health and Human Services document published June 9.

San Francisco — Employers at poultry- and pork-processing plants can help reduce musculoskeletal injuries by providing care beyond first aid and encouraging workers to report symptoms early, a University of California researcher contends.