Adelaide, Australia — It’s time to embrace the three-day weekend as a way to boost workers’ physical and mental health, a recent study out of Australia suggests.

Storrs, CT — Heat exposure and heat-related illness cause the vast majority of exertion-related injuries and deaths in the workplace, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.

Arlington, VA — The Stand Down to Save Lives, set for May 17, is an “opportunity for mine owners and operators to share safety measures that can prevent injuries and deaths.”

Melbourne, Australia — A mobile app designed to help shift workers manage their sleep cycles to enhance their health and mood is available for use.

Roseland, NJ — Although more than 3 out of 5 employees say they can talk about their physical and mental health at work, some feel less supported, a recent survey shows.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a free webinar on its Beat the Heat contest.

Sacramento, CA — New legislation in California would allow the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health to issue workplace safety rules for private households employing domestic workers.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced the recipients of the 2023 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants.

Jacksonville, FL — Around $28.4 billion. That’s what researchers estimate is the combined annual cost of lost work time and medical expenses related to menopause symptoms.

Olympia, WA — A new law in Washington state allows the use of speed safety cameras in highway work zones in an effort to protect roadway workers.