Hazards

Menlo Park, CA — Around 36% of workers feel burned out at work, and more than a third say their level of burnout has increased over the past year, according to the results of a recent survey.

Silver Spring, MD — Researchers from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training recently set out to explore how bullying and harassment “may contribute to poor well-being among construction workers.”

Springfield, IL — Legislation that would direct the Illinois Department of Labor to establish – by Jan. 1 – standards intended to protect workers from excessive heat and cold is advancing in the state House.

Washington — Because of the variety of different respiratory hazards health care workers are exposed to on the job, knowing the difference between types of respiratory protection is key.

Washington — Stating that “extensive research has confirmed no direct link between processing speeds and workplace injuries” at pork- and poultry-processing plants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will “formalize” faster line speeds initially allowed at certain facilities as part of a trial period.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled several meetings to “provide information and answer questions” ahead of the fast-approaching compliance date for its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to April 2 the deadline to comment on a draft scope document for the agency’s risk evaluation of vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.

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Tukwila, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled two stakeholder meetings on its forthcoming requirements on tower crane permits and safety.

Albany, NY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has signed legislation that alters and delays implementation of the Retail Worker Safety Act.