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OSHA, pipeline safety agency seek input for UN meetings on GHS, transport of hazardous goods

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual public meeting for Nov. 16 in advance of the 43rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

New from NSC: ‘Using Computer Vision as a Risk Mitigation Tool’

Itasca, IL — A new white paper from the National Safety Council shows how computer vision technology can be used to protect workers from serious injury and death.

Understanding responses to ‘unfair’ treatment could help workers’ comp systems: study

Waterloo, Ontario — Understanding the emotions injured workers experience – and the actions they take – when going through injury and claims processes they believe are unfair can be helpful to everyone involved in the workers’ compensation system, results of a recent study by Canadian researchers suggest.

Adjustable gown comes out on top in NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge

Washington — A self-conforming personal protective gown that adapts to different body types has earned first prize in the NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge.
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OSHA adds to its roster of Training Institute Education Centers

Washington — In addition to renewing 25 existing centers for its OSHA Training Institute Education Centers program, OSHA has named the Construction Education Foundation in Denver (Region 8) as a new member of the network.

MSHA ‘actively working’ on a proposed rule on silica, Williamson says

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is “actively working” toward publishing a proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica, agency administrator Chris Williamson said Oct. 20.

FMCSA considering electronic IDs for large trucks and buses

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking stakeholder comment on whether to require universal electronic identification for commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce.

Gig workers report poorer health than salaried employees: analysis

Houston — “Insecure income” earners employed in gig work have more health issues than salaried employees, results of a recent analysis by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center show.
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