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OSHA releases 2023 injury and illness data

Washington — OSHA has published the 2023 data collected under its revised rules for annual injury and illness data submission.

Trends in … instruments and monitors

What’s most important for workers to know when it comes to instruments, monitors and other lone worker monitoring devices?

DOL seeks funding to investigate child labor violations

Washington — As several states move to roll back child labor law protections, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has a message: Federal law still applies in every state.

Does a strong corporate culture lead to fewer safety violations?

Helsinki — A strong corporate culture is linked to many positive workplace safety attributes, a recent research review concludes.
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Illinois bill aimed at improving work zone safety via driver education

Springfield, IL — Legislation that would require driver’s education courses to feature lessons on worker and driver safety in highway constructions zones is advancing in the Illinois Legislature.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 50: Safety I vs. Safety II and April issue highlights

In Episode 50, the S+H team celebrates a milestone and examines content from the April issue, including the results of the annual Training Survey, safety and health for remote workers, and work zone safety. Also, SafeStart’s Tim Page-Bottorff joins the podcast to preview his presentation on Safety I vs. Safety II, in partnership with Corrie Pitzer, to be made at the 2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo.

Irregular work hours when young may harm health later in life

New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest.

MSHA final rule lowers limit for miner exposure to silica

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a long-anticipated final rule that lowers miners’ permissible exposure limit to respirable crystalline silica.
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Railroad association white paper touts safety improvements

Washington — The railroad industry says its investment in safety is paying off with significant decreases in train incidents and rail worker injuries.

‘Right to disconnect’ bill would let workers ignore after-hours calls

Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently introduced in California would help ensure workers have uninterrupted personal time by establishing a “right to disconnect” from emails, texts and calls outside of work hours.

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