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FACE Report: Delivery driver dies when forklift overturns

A delivery driver died when the truck-mounted forklift he was operating overturned on a city street.

Look up: Ladders and overhead power lines

From 1992 to 2005, at least 154 workers were killed after a metal ladder they were using came in contact with an overhead power line, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in a recent NIOSH review.

Senate committee advances the nominations of Meera Joshi, Amit Bose to lead FMCSA, FRA

Washington — Meera Joshi’s nomination to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration moved closer to a Senate confirmation with a 22-6 vote by the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Oct. 20.

FTA seeking input on improving transit worker safety

Washington — The Federal Transit Administration wants to know how it can better protect transit workers.
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COVID-19 whistleblowing: New fact sheet from OSHA

Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA details protections for employees who report workplace health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, and includes other relevant information for whistleblowers.

The 5 Universal Wastes: Keeping Employees and the Environment Safe

Download a free white paper containing expert guidance to help you keep your business, your employees and the environment safe when dealing with universal wastes.

OSHA’s Written HazCom Program: What You Need to Know … and Do

Download a free white paper featuring easy-to-understand information on a wide range of HazCom topics, such as chemical inventory best practices, Safety Data Sheets, employee training and more.

Burned out at work? You’re not alone, survey finds

New York — More than half of U.S. workers say they’re burned out and around 2 out of 5 are considering a job change “to resolve stress,” results of a recent survey show.
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Three states at risk of losing OSHA State Plan status over COVID-19 rules: reports

Washington — OSHA has warned Arizona, South Carolina and Utah to adopt their own version of the agency’s emergency temporary standard on COVID-19 for health care workers or face possible revocation of their State Plan status, according to multiple reports.

Safe + Sound campaign webinar to highlight participation, representation in safety

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – on Nov. 16 will host a free webinar on driving employee participation in safety through representation.

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