Labor

Washington — OSHA has launched a national competition for the best tools and resources on the dangers of heat exposure – indoors and outdoors – at work.

Arlington, VA — Prompted by an “alarming trend” of recent miner deaths, Mine Safety and Health Administration head Chris Williamson is calling on the industry to strengthen safety efforts.

Carson City, NV — Recently introduced legislation in Nevada would provide outdoor workers with additional protections against extreme heat and poor air quality.

Washington — In an effort to detect cases of black lung disease, NIOSH will offer free, confidential health screenings for current and former coal miners in Indiana and Texas.

Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Susan Bonamici (D-OR) on March 30 reintroduced legislation aimed at eliminating human and environmental exposure to asbestos – a known carcinogen.

Boston — Attentive managers can go a long way toward curbing employee turnover related to workplace incivility, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — A trial that allows select pork-processing facilities to operate at increased line speeds will continue, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service says.

Seattle — Food-delivery drivers and other app-based workers in Seattle will be the first in the country to receive permanent paid sick and safe time benefits.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 10 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.

Itasca, IL — You now have until April 14 to submit a letter of intent for a National Safety Council grant aimed at developing safety solutions that target work-related musculoskeletal disorders.