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Washington — Although 9 out of 10 employers say they’re prepared to support worker mental health, only 3 out of 5 employees agree, according to the results of a recent survey of small businesses.

Oak Ridge, TN — Contract workers are testing new remote equipment designed to help them avoid “some of the most challenging, contaminated environments” involving radioactive material during deactivation and demolition projects at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy says.

Washington — Frontline employees consistently rate their workplaces’ musculoskeletal disease prevention efforts less favorably than safety leaders do, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Silver Spring, MD — As elevated suicide rates continue to impact the construction industry, “showing up authentically and compassionately” is vital for supervisors or employees who think a co-worker is at immediate risk, one expert says.

Chicago — Nearly 2 out of 3 construction workers in the United States have experienced anxiety or depression in the past year, results of a recent annual survey show.

Washington — The National Safety Council is among a dozen organizations urging President Donald Trump to nominate a Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who will ensure data “remains credible and accurate.”

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has issued a hazard bulletin after investigating recent incidents involving heavy construction equipment that resulted in workers being injured and killed.

Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Anthony D’Esposito’s nomination for inspector general of the Department of Labor with a 12-11 party-line vote Oct. 9.

Washington — A coalition of House Democrats is calling on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “immediately reconstitute” multiple federal transportation advisory committees aimed at ensuring Department of Transportation regulations “prioritize safety and protect workers.”

Arlington, VA — Third-party ratings for safety equipment shouldn’t be viewed as a replacement for compliance or regulatory standards, the International Safety Equipment Association cautions in a Sept 29 statement.