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American Medical Association creates policy on wildland firefighter health

Chicago — In response to increasingly frequent and intense wildfires across the country, the American Medical Association has adopted a policy aimed at protecting...

NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat

New York — Development of heat illness prevention plans for New York City employees and contractors, as well as heat safety guidance intended for...

EPA moves closer to ending animal testing for chemical assessments

Washington — Recent Environmental Protection Agency actions will further EPA’s mission to eliminate animal testing in industrial chemical assessments and promote “more transparent safety...

Surveys seek trucker and motor carrier feedback about onboard safety tech

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute wants to hear from truckers and their employers about the use of onboard safety technologies. ATRI, which is...
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Heat illness widespread among young farmworkers in Arizona: study

Tempe, AZ — Nearly 3 out of 5 farmworkers in Arizona have experienced at least one symptom of heat-related illness in the past year,...

Washington state updates Janitorial Workload Calculator

Tumwater, WA — An online tool designed to quantify the workload of janitorial jobs and evaluate workers’ musculoskeletal injury risk has been updated for...
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OSHA will continue to target noise hazards in Chicago Region

Chicago — OSHA recently extended a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards through the end of the year. The Chicago Region’s REP was initially set...

MSHA cautions miners about ammonia exposure

Washington — Miners shouldn’t solely rely on their sense of smell when continuously monitoring for ammonia, the Mine Safety and Health Administration emphasizes in...

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