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Interactive planning tool designed for workers with chronic health conditions

Toronto — The Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool from the Institute for Work and Health is intended to help workers with chronic health conditions – including depression, anxiety and multiple sclerosis – work safely.

Don’t drive distracted

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – the perfect time to review some safe driving tips from the National Safety Council.

‘Work with us’ on work zone safety

“You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21.

NACOSH to provide update on heat injury and illness rulemaking

Washington — The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health’s work group on heat injury and illness prevention is set to meet virtually in April.
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Trucking safety advocates push for action on automatic braking and speed limiters

Washington — The Truck Safety Coalition is calling on the Department of Transportation to make automatic emergency braking and speed-limiting devices a requirement on commercial trucks and buses.

New NSC white paper: ‘Using Data and AI to Gain Insights Into Your Safety Program’

Itasca, IL — A new white paper from the National Safety Council explains how employers can use data and artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities.

FACE Report: Tree trimmer dies when tree removal rigging fails

A 28-year-old tree trimmer was part of a four-person crew removing a 127-foot fir tree from a residential property.

Miners in 3 states have the highest risk of lung disease-related death

Chicago — Coal miners in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia may be more than eight times more likely than the general public to die from black lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Free OSHA training available for federal employees in charge of safety and health

Washington — OSHA will conduct a free, three-day training event for federal employees who are responsible for their agencies’ workplace safety and health.

Drone Safety Day set for April 29

Washington — Safe flying will be the focus of Drone Safety Day on April 29, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s fifth annual safety observance.

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