Hazards

Abuse or ‘tough love’? Study examines why some bad bosses get a pass

Columbus, Ohio — Do some bosses who are abusive toward employees get away with it simply because they’re “high performers?” A recent pair of studies took a look.

EPA says chemical review updates prioritize worker safety

Washington — Updates to Environmental Protection Agency reviews of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act will strengthen worker protections, an agency official says.

Fire spurs MSHA safety alert on polyurethane foam

Arlington, VA — An underground coal mine fire stemming from the injection of polyurethane foam into a roof cavity has prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue a safety alert.

Multiple changes for OSHA in latest regulatory agenda

Washington — A handful of potential OSHA standards have advanced in the rulemaking process, according to the Department of Labor’s Spring 2024 regulatory agenda – released July 5.
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OSHA proposed heat rule ready for publication

Washington — OSHA has released a draft of its proposed rule on heat illness prevention.

Prevent harassment in construction: New guide from EEOC

Washington — Preventing harassment in the construction industry is the focus of a new guidance document from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

‘Spend some time’ with workers and supervisors to help reduce MSDs: experts

Itasca, IL — Taking simple steps before work begins can help curb job-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Heat safety

How can safety software help us prepare for summertime heat?
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Overdose deaths hitting Massachusetts workplaces hard: report

Boston — Unintentional overdoses accounted for more than 1 out of 4 workplace deaths in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2022, the state’s Department of Public Health reports.

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