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Los Angeles — Exposure to a common chemical used in dry cleaning and certain consumer products may increase the risk for severe liver issues, researchers are cautioning.

Olympia, WA — Housekeepers, janitors and other “isolated employees” in Washington state will receive additional safety protections under a new law set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Athens, GA — Frontline public service employees who believe their work is making a difference are less likely to feel emotionally exhausted and burned out, results of a recent study show.

Notre Dame, IN — Artificial intelligence systems that can process multiple types of input and reasoning can enhance worker safety in manufacturing and the services industry, results of a recent study suggest.

Columbus, OH — A recent study of workers in their 30s has found that 1 in 10 use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs such as cocaine either right before or during their shift.

Montreal — Mechanics who use automotive lifts can reduce the risk of vehicle falls by choosing more versatile lifts, using interchangeable lift pads, and performing regular inspection and maintenance, Canadian scientific research organization IRSST says.

Ann Arbor, MI — A free training program developed by a team of researchers is aimed at increasing nail salon workers’ knowledge of chemical safety on the job.

Washington — Continued testing of cattle herds, milk tanks and anyone exposed to cattle may help protect veterinarians and other people who work with animals from exposure to bird flu, concludes a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.

San Francisco — Janitorial workers can lower their risk of musculoskeletal injuries by rotating job tasks and, when possible, reducing force, University of California researchers say.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency won’t regulate the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, citing “extremely low risk” of lead exposure and an ongoing phaseout of the equipment.