Washington — Bipartisan legislation reintroduced in the House on March 31 would require operators of warehouses, distribution centers, retail facilities and ports to provide restroom access to truckers loading or delivering cargo.

Washington — Spurred by an incident in which a turbine generator exhaust silencer failed, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, which oversees safety for the offshore energy industry, has issued a safety alert.

Washington — Now available from the Chemical Safety Board: additional information on 25 serious chemical releases.

Washington — President Donald Trump has nominated former congressman Anthony D’Esposito to be the Department of Labor inspector general.

St. Catharines, Ontario — Exoskeletons could help prevent lower back injuries that stem from lifting objects, according to a recent study out of Canada.

Watertown, SD — New guidance from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association outlines five key safety elements for communication tower industry workers who operate in and around roadway work zones.

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services will reportedly cut two-thirds of NIOSH’s staff – more than 870 employees – as part of a restructuring plan announced March 27.

Menlo Park, CA — Around 36% of workers feel burned out at work, and more than a third say their level of burnout has increased over the past year, according to the results of a recent survey.

Sacramento, CA — Employees in California who have “reasonable concerns about health and safety violations” would be allowed to refuse work while still receiving full pay, under legislation introduced in late February.

Washington — With the spring tornado season ramping up, OSHA is calling on employers to develop an emergency plan, learn the warning signs, and monitor tornado watches and warnings.