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Senate committee advances Robin Hutcheson’s nomination as FMCSA administrator

Washington — The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on July 22 voted to advance Robin Hutcheson’s nomination as administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

HazCom standard update coming before year’s end? Spring 2022 regulatory agenda released

Washington — An update to OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard could happen as soon as December, according to the Department of Labor’s latest regulatory agenda.

Study reveals high COVID-19 mortality rates among labor, retail and service workers

Tampa, FL — COVID-19 mortality rates among adults with lower levels of education who worked in the labor, service and retail industries were nearly five times higher than other groups in 2020, results of a new study by the University of South Florida show.

Chemical Safety Board Chair Katherine Lemos resigns

Washington — Chemical Safety Board Chair and CEO Katherine Lemos has submitted her resignation and will step down July 22, the agency has confirmed.
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Safe use of extension cords

Extension cords can be found in many types of workplaces, from offices and warehouses to retail stores and construction jobsites. Unfortunately, they’re often misused.

FACE Report: Truck driver/equipment operator crushed while loading backhoe onto trailer

A 64-year-old truck driver and equipment operator working for a gravel-hauling and equipment-moving company drove his employer’s truck with an attached flatbed trailer to a jobsite.

Use ‘the four R’s’ to help prevent head-on collisions

You can help prevent a potential head-on collision before it occurs. NSC has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use: the four R’s.

Like steaks and burgers? Then watch out for ticks

You probably know about Lyme disease, and that it’s transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. But have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?
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ILO designates occupational safety and health as a Fundamental Right at Work

Geneva — Delegates of the International Labor Organization recently adopted a resolution that adds “a safe and healthy working environment” to ILO’s framework on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Washington L&I moving to revise fall protection rules to align with OSHA

Tumwater, WA — Responding to concerns that some of its fall protection rules aren’t “at least as effective” as federal OSHA’s general industry and construction standards, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has initiated rulemaking to revise certain provisions of its Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection.

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