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OSHA releases detailed data on 2023 injuries and illnesses

Washington — OSHA has published “comprehensive data” on nearly 900,000 work-related injuries and illnesses from 2023.

EPA introduces rule revising chemical review process

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is set to publish a final rule intended to improve the efficiency” of the agency’s chemical review process and provide better information.

‘Strength breaks’ at work may offset the effects of too much sitting

Salford, England — Are people at your workplace experiencing back pain after sitting at their desks all day? If so, consider incorporating strength training into your office’s weekly work routine, one expert recommends.

OSHA finalizes rule addressing PPE fit issues in construction

Washington — An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit each worker will go into effect Jan. 11.
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MSHA final rule amends testing and approval for electric motorized mine equipment

Washington — A Mine Safety and Health Administration final rule “offers more flexibility” for testing, evaluating and approving mine equipment and accessories powered by electric motors intended for use in gaseous environments.

OSHA offers info on keeping workers safe during the holiday rush

Washington — OSHA is calling attention to its webpage featuring links to important safety topics for holiday-centric workers, including employees in retail and warehousing.

Protecting against arc flash hazards: OSHA updates guidance

Washington — OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards.

Ladder safety alert available in Spanish

Portland, OR — The Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety hazard alert.
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FMCSA to update Crash Preventability Determination Program

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding a program intended to determine the extent to which crashes involving commercial trucks and buses are preventable.

Link between driver working conditions and safety could be clearer with more data: report

Washington — Additional research may help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration better understand why safety performance varies among motor carriers “despite uniformity in compensation methods and working conditions.”

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