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Washington — Oversight of contractors and management of astronaut health during possible future missions to Mars are among the top concerns highlighted by the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel in its latest annual report.

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is encouraging “anyone who wants to prevent trenching and excavation hazards in the workplace” to participate in the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down.

Meet Corteva Agriscience – the most recent winner of the National Safety Council’s award for successful integration of environmental, health and safety management with business operations.

Washington — Deputy transportation secretary nominee Steven Bradbury faced scrutiny over his past with the Department of Transportation during a Feb. 20 confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer tried to distance herself from her sponsorship of the labor-friendly PRO Act during her Feb. 19 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Washington — Some drugs used to treat cancer and other conditions can be hazardous to workers who are exposed to them. NIOSH recently updated its tool intended to help health care workers and employers identify which routinely handled drugs are considered hazardous.

Washington — OSHA is no longer enforcing its COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting requirements, the agency announced in a Feb. 5 memo.

Boston — Spurred by three fatal incidents involving four roadway workers over the past year or so, the Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a statewide safety alert.

Morgantown, WV — What role might artificial intelligence play in occupational medicine? Two researchers from West Virginia University recently explored this question.

Oxford, MS — The makeup of a corporation’s board of directors can have a considerable influence on workplace safety, a pair of researchers conclude in a recently published paper.