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Purdue professors expand safety training for young farm workers

West Lafayette, IN — Two Purdue University professors have used a federal grant to expand their safety and health training program for beginning agricultural workers ages 12-20.
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Senate passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as budget bill amendment

Washington — The Senate has passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, as part of the fiscal year 2023 federal budget legislation.

Workers’ comp study finds use of ERs for initial treatment varies state to state

Cambridge, MA — The percentages of injured workers who visited an ER – instead of physician offices or urgent care clinics, which are less costly alternatives – for their initial medical treatment varied across 28 states, according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction set for May 1-5

Washington — The 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is slated for May 1-5.

EPA issues final revised risk determinations for 1-BP and NMP

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued separate, final revised risk determinations that state 1-bromopropane and n-methylpyrrolidone – as whole chemical substances – pose “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.
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Bipartisan bill intended to increase truckers’ access to restrooms

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would require businesses to give restroom access to truckers who are loading or delivering cargo at their warehouses, manufacturers, distribution centers, retailers and ports.

Researchers find link between work-related disability and suicide or self-harm

Melbourne, Australia — People who are unable to work because of a disabling on-the-job injury or illness are at greater risk for suicide or self-harm, according to the results of a recent research review.

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