Morgantown, WV — What role might artificial intelligence play in occupational medicine? Two researchers from West Virginia University recently explored this question.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” in some work situations and requires the agency to “initiate risk management actions,” although a trade association that represents chemical manufacturers disagrees.

Oxford, MS — The makeup of a corporation’s board of directors can have a considerable influence on workplace safety, a pair of researchers conclude in a recently published paper.

Washington — President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to eliminate 10 regulations for each new one they introduce.

Annapolis, MD — Legislation recently introduced in Maryland is aimed at making public-sector workers safer.

Washington — The American Trucking Associations is calling on lawmakers to assist in efforts to expand safe truck parking and drug testing for truck drivers.

Tampa, FL — Jobs that require a lot of sitting and nontraditional work hours are “significant threats” to optimal sleep, results of a recent study show.

Hamilton, Ontario — Helping employers “start their journey toward a mental health program” is the aim of a new toolkit from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency won’t regulate the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, citing “extremely low risk” of lead exposure and an ongoing phaseout of the equipment.

Silver Spring, MD — Fatalities among Hispanic construction workers more than doubled over a recent 12-year period, according to a report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.