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Ohio Senate advances legislation that would allow younger teens to work later

Dayton, OH — A bill that would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round is moving forward in the Ohio Legislature.

Survey asks safety pros if they’re using AI

New York — A recent survey of environmental, health and safety professionals shows that many have been slower than others in their organization to adopt artificial intelligence as a tool.

Brian Rizzo, Arlene Williams named acting heads of OSHA directorates

Washington — Brian Rizzo is now the acting leader of the Directorate of Construction at OSHA, according to the agency’s updated organizational chart.

House committee proposes giving FAA $12.5B for air traffic control improvements

Washington — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is recommending the allocation of $12.5 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration to fund air traffic control hiring and technology.
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Lawmakers say forthcoming bill will help ‘prevent future mine tragedies’

Washington — Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) plan to reintroduce legislation intended to “empower miners to raise safety concerns” and “prevent future mine tragedies.”

House Democrats try again on Protecting America’s Workers Act

Washington — Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act, which would expand OSHA coverage to more than 8 million state and local government employees.

Napo tackles technostress in new video

Bilbao, Spain — Feeling stressed over the steady use of technology at work? The latest video from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work’s “Napo” series has recommendations for your workplace.

Unions push Congress to help bring back NIOSH staff

Washington — A coalition of 28 labor unions is calling on congressional lawmakers to “fulfill the promise of a safe job” by helping in the effort to reverse staffing cuts at NIOSH.
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Weather experts forecast persistent high heat this summer

State College, PA — Outdoor workers, be advised: AccuWeather experts predict summertime temperatures will be “above the historical average” throughout much of the country.

Some NIOSH health programs cutting back services

Washington — A number of NIOSH programs are no longer accepting applications “due to a reduction in force” at the agency.

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