Washington — Job insecurity is triggering workplace stress for more than half of employees, while nearly 2 out of 5 fear losing their job amid ongoing government layoffs, results of a recent survey show.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to keep at least 6 inches of separation between their powered air-purifying respirator and proximity detection system.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to treatment and improving wait times for federal workers who are injured on the job.

Washington — OSHA has renewed and revised its National Emphasis Program on preventing amputations in the manufacturing industry.

Washington — David Keeling’s nomination to lead OSHA has advanced to the full Senate, after a 12-11 party-line vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 26.

Brussels — How well did you sleep last night? The answer could determine whether the darker side of your personality comes out at work the next day, researchers say.

Washington — Construction employers are invited to participate in a free webinar that will address common OSHA citations in the industry, as well as harassment prevention.

Urbana, IL — Evening commuters are more likely to pull into a fast-food drive-thru when they’re held up by unexpected traffic delays, “leading to unhealthier eating for millions each year,” according to the results of a recent study.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in both the House and Senate would prohibit minors from working on tobacco farms.

New York — The former president of a training school charged with selling construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards to approximately 20,000 untrained “students” has pleaded guilty.