Hazards

Looking up and down on a consistent basis or for long periods of time can overload your muscles, and may lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

What are the proper procedures and safety protocols for cleaning combustible dust, flammable liquids and reactive powders in industrial facilities to prevent fires, explosions or chemical reactions?

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified its guidance on preventing lead exposure among workers who perform dry abrasive blasting.

Arlington, VA — Alarmed by a recent series of serious injuries to miners resulting from falls from height, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert.

Albuquerque, NM — A proposed rule from the New Mexico Environment Department would require employers to establish, implement and maintain an “effective heat illness prevention plan” for indoor and outdoor workers.

Washington — Legislation that would remove restrictions on federally funded research related to the medical or recreational use of cannabis and other Schedule I substances has been introduced.

Washington — The National Safety Council recently awarded more than $140,000 in grants to seven organizations to help employers mitigate the risks of heat stress on the job.

Oakland, CA — Retail workers may be exposed to unsafe levels of a hormone-disrupting chemical when touching paper receipts for as little as 10 seconds, a nonprofit watchdog group cautions in a new report.

State College, PA — Outdoor workers, be advised: AccuWeather experts predict summertime temperatures will be “above the historical average” throughout much of the country.