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Heat safety in the workplace: New recommendations from athletic trainers’ group

Dallas — Developing heat illness prevention plans and establishing acclimatization protocols are among 48 evidence-based recommendations recently published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association...

Flame retardant is among 5 chemicals for which EPA seeks feedback

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants input on documents related to five chemicals that can “directly affect the air” workers breathe, including a...

Skills gaps can challenge worker safety, UK report shows

Birmingham, England — A workforce with growing skills gaps can make workplaces less safe and healthy, according to a recently published report from a...

Reducing wildfire smoke exposure: NIOSH has a new resource

Washington — As smoke from U.S. and Canadian wildfires affects air quality throughout much of the United States, NIOSH says employers and workers can...
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House committee moves to block OSHA from moving forward on a workplace heat bill

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved a bill that would prohibit OSHA from issuing a proposed standard on heat illness...

MSHA providing up to $250K in safety education and training grants

Arlington, VA — States, territories, and private and public organizations have until Aug. 31 to apply for one of the Mine Safety and Health...

Investigation of fatal explosion focuses on gas monitoring and detection

Washington — Employers can help prevent chemical releases and explosions by equipping workers and facilities with gas monitors, the Chemical Safety Board is emphasizing...

Coming in August: annual truck and bus brake inspection blitz

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America are set to conduct brake system inspections – announced and unannounced – Aug. 23-29...
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Michigan bill would give people the right to disconnect after work

Lansing, MI — A bill recently introduced in Michigan would prohibit employers in the state from requiring workers to access or respond to after-hours...

New requirements for automatic braking and electronic logging are on DOT’s to-do list

Washington — The Department of Transportation anticipates publishing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require automatic emergency braking systems...

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