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OSHA to host virtual meeting on Whistleblower Protection Program

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for May 10 to hear stakeholder input on how it can improve outreach and training efforts for its Whistleblower Protection Program.

Washington state seeking input on proposed update to permanent heat rules

Tumwater, WA — A proposed update to Washington state’s permanent rules on worker heat exposure would set the “temperature action level” at 80° F for most outdoor workers.

CDC to develop mine research facility in West Virginia

Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has acquired a site in Mace, WV, that will house a facility supporting research programs focused on miner safety and health.

Workers skipping vacations and missing chance to recharge: survey

Arlington, VA — Around 2 out of 5 recently surveyed workers say they haven’t taken a vacation in the past year, even though time off work is “critical to productivity and mental health.”
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Bill would direct federal funds toward safe parking for truckers

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the House and Senate aims to address a nationwide shortage of safe places for truck drivers to park and rest.

Consider employees’ personalities when creating workspaces, researchers say

Tucson, AZ — Are you at your happiest and most productive in a private workstation? Or does sharing an open space with your colleagues sound better?

OSHA releases 2022 injury and illness data

Washington — OSHA has published 2022 injury and illness data submitted by more than 300,000 establishments and says it’s working to identify employers who haven’t complied.

On the Safe Side podcast: 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo preview, Brandon Schroeder interview

In this special episode, the Safety+Health team previews the 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo – set for May 17-19 in Indianapolis – and interviews keynote speaker Brandon Schroeder.
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MSHA inspection blitz finds violations at 25 mines

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration uncovered hundreds of violations at mines with concerning compliance histories during recent impact inspections.

Receipt paper may expose retail workers to hazardous chemicals

Ann Arbor, MI — Most paper receipts at large retailers contain chemicals with possible links to hormone disruption and other adverse health effects, results of a recent study show.

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