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Vermont finalizes landmark ban of paraquat

Montpelier, VT — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) has signed legislation banning paraquat, a controversial herbicide that has been tied to an increased risk...

DOT: Medical marijuana ban still in place for safety-sensitive workers

Washington — Truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers can’t legally use state-licensed medical marijuana despite federal action to ease restrictions under the Controlled...

Michigan launches young worker safety initiative

Lansing, MI — Equipping young people with the “knowledge and confidence they need to enter the workforce safely, fairly and successfully” is the goal...

NSC helping California employers prepare for opioid-reversal medication requirement

Washington — New resources from the National Safety Council are intended to prepare California employers for a forthcoming requirement to include opioid-reversal medications in...
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‘Robust’ transportation funding bill on the move in the House

Washington — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has sent to the full House a funding bill that would allocate $750 million to expand...

NIOSH official: Agency open to expanding fatality report program

Washington — As NIOSH evaluates future opportunities for its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, one agency official is hopeful about expanding participation at...

How Leading Contractors are Capturing Safety Data at the Point of Work

The idea that jobsite safety and productivity pull in opposite directions is one of the most persistent beliefs in construction. It’s not hard to...

DOL extends English-proficiency requirement to all commercial truck drivers

Washington — All employers must uphold an English language proficiency standard consistent with federal requirements when hiring foreign-born workers for positions requiring commercial motor...
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House bill would cut Chemical Safety Board’s funding by more than 40%

Washington — The House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee has approved a bill that would allocate more than $8.2 million to the...

Illinois lawmakers seek accommodations for workers experiencing menopause

Springfield, IL — A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing awareness, education and care for workers experiencing menopause or perimenopause has advanced to the Illinois...

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