Labor

Extreme Weather + Work: Large businesses aim to help other employers protect workers

New York — A group of 11 large companies is teaming up to provide employers with research and tools to support their workers before,...

Business coalition pushes back on Cal/OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule

Washington — A coalition of more than 40 organizations is calling on California to put a halt to rulemaking regarding worker walkaround representation. A recently...

Researchers seek input from workers exposed to ‘forever chemicals’

Lowell, MA — Researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell are asking painters and allied trades workers who’ve been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

EPA offers more time for input on controversial revisions to chemical safety rule

Washington — May 11 is the new deadline for comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to chemical facility safety provisions under its...
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Arizona approves recommendations on protecting workers from heat

Phoenix — The Industrial Commission of Arizona has unanimously approved a set of recommendations on protecting workers from heat-related illness and injury. The guidance, which...

OSHA updates emphasis program on heat hazards

Washington — OSHA has issued a revised National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. The previous NEP, published in 2022, expired April 8...

MSHA silica rule on hold ‘indefinitely,’ agency says

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed “indefinitely” the deadline for metal and nonmetal mine operators to comply with its final...

Pennsylvania lawmakers pass legislation intended to protect meatpackers

Harrisburg, PA — A bill aimed at strengthening protections for meatpacking and food processing workers has advanced out of the Pennsylvania House. H.B. 1923, sponsored...
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Department of Health and Human Services proposes trimming NIOSH programs

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to cut certain NIOSH-run programs and consolidate the agency with others under a...

OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements

Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed...

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