Washington — A trial that allows select pork-processing facilities to operate at increased line speeds will continue, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service says.

Boston — Attentive managers can go a long way toward curbing employee turnover related to workplace incivility, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Susan Bonamici (D-OR) on March 30 reintroduced legislation aimed at eliminating human and environmental exposure to asbestos – a known carcinogen.

Waterloo, Ontario — For some workers, the push to maintain a high level of performance or focus takes precedence over taking a break.

Washington — A new report concludes that offshore oil and gas operations have become safer since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, but it finds “little evidence” that the industry is working together on improving safety culture.

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations.

Washington — Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) has reintroduced legislation that would provide temporary protection from deportation to immigrant workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, unsafe working conditions and other labor rights violations.

St. Paul, MN — Younger workers are far more likely than their older co-workers to use employer-provided mental health benefits, results of a recent survey show.

Seattle — Food-delivery drivers and other app-based workers in Seattle will be the first in the country to receive permanent paid sick and safe time benefits.

Itasca, IL — You now have until April 14 to submit a letter of intent for a National Safety Council grant aimed at developing safety solutions that target work-related musculoskeletal disorders.