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New report supports call for data-driven approach to roadway safety

Washington — Predictive analytics can be used to make roadway travel safer, the Governors Highway Safety Association says in a new report.

Showing up to work sick no longer a ‘badge of honor,’ survey shows

Woodinville, WA — Do you go to work when you’re sick? Nearly 1 out of 3 people would prefer you didn’t, results of a recent survey show.

Earbuds in the workplace: They’re a risk

In addition to not hearing approaching equipment, workers who use earbuds may have difficulty communicating with co-workers, Oregon OSHA says.

British worksite inspections reveal ‘serious’ hearing protection gaps

Bootle, England — More than 75% of workers exposed to hazardous noise on the job lack essential knowledge about checking hearing protection for damage or reporting faulty equipment to their employers, a recent inspection campaign has revealed.
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Stop the spread: Stay home when sick

Going to work while ill can spread germs to co-workers. How can employers make sure workers know that they can stay home when feeling sick?

FACE Report: Framer falls 8 feet from rim joist

A 44-year-old experienced framer had worked for his employer, a residential contractor, for five years. He and a co-worker were removing previously installed second-level floor joists to relocate an inside kitchen wall that was framed in the wrong place.

EPA requests comment on carbon tetrachloride rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants feedback as it considers revising a final rule requiring “robust worker safety programs” that protect against carbon tetrachloride, a carcinogenic chemical substance.

Coalition of safety groups emphasizes importance of ‘credible and accurate’ BLS data

Washington — The National Safety Council is among a dozen organizations urging President Donald Trump to nominate a Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who will ensure data “remains credible and accurate.”
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How to work safely with wet concrete

Workers who are exposed to or handle wet concrete may experience stinging pain, itching, swelling, blisters and more.

Deaths and injuries involving heavy construction equipment spur hazard alert

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has issued a hazard bulletin after investigating recent incidents involving heavy construction equipment that resulted in workers being injured and killed.

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