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Lawmakers urge HHS to clear ‘barriers’ to alternative DOT drug testing methods

Washington — Six House Republicans want the Department of Health and Human Services to remove “regulatory barriers” they believe have slowed the implementation of...

Postal Service reminds workers of its zero-tolerance policy on violence

Washington — U.S. Postal Service employees who are experiencing domestic violence or feel they have been threatened or are in a potentially unsafe situation...

OSHA construction advisory committee set to meet May 19-20

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled virtual meetings for May 19 and 20. According to a notice published May...

Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition...
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DOL compliance assistance forum set for May 6-7

Washington — The Department of Labor has scheduled a two-day online forum to provide “meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety...

EPA postpones reporting window for ‘forever chemicals’ rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the reporting period for a final rule that requires manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025

Washington — OSHA has released the final data on the agency’s 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. Fall Protection – General Requirements...

SAMHSA unveils toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month

Washington — A new toolkit from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is intended to help raise awareness about the importance of...
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AFL-CIO and OSHA commemorate Workers Memorial Day

Washington — More than 380 workers died each day in 2024 because of hazardous conditions on the job, according to the latest “Death on...

Chemical Safety Board investigation spotlights explosives handling

Washington — Explosives that are considered “relatively insensitive” to friction, heat or impact can still ignite under these and other energy sources, the Chemical...

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