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FRA says new rule will ensure freight trains are ‘safely staffed’

Washington — Large freight trains must have at least two crew members on board, under a recently announced Federal Railroad Administration final rule.

Preventing struck-by incidents: New guide available

Toronto — The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association has published a guide on reducing the risk of struck-by incidents in the workplace.

Work stress affecting people’s weight, marriages and more, survey shows

Santa Monica, CA — More than 3 out of 4 workers say job-related stress has negatively affected their health, results of a recent survey show.

Pipeline safety agency releases FAQs on hazmat training

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently published a set of FAQs on training requirements.
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Combining heat mitigation strategies improves worker health and productivity: study

Storrs, CT — Helping workers stay cool in the heat not only improves their health, it also bolsters productivity, according to the results of a recent study.

Implementing the ISO 45001 standard

How do I go about aligning to a safety management system standard such as ISO 45001? What do I need to do?

A severed lanyard leads to a fatal fall – and an OSHA alert

Washington — Prompted by the death of a worker whose fall protection lanyard was severed by an exposed edge as he fell, OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

Transit agency aims to make workers safer near train tracks

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration is accepting comment on a proposed rule that would establish mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks.
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Hearing protection innovations

How can I best protect my workers from noise-induced hearing loss?

OSHA set to publish final rule on worker walkaround representation

Washington — OSHA’s final rule on worker walkaround representation is set to go into effect May 31.

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