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Lawmakers reintroduce bills to prevent suicide, burnout among health care workers

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FMCSA names Meera Joshi acting administrator

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OSHA requests nominees for national advisory committee

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Study looks at relationship between construction injuries and time of day/shift

Corvallis, OR — For construction workers, “the chance of getting injured or getting more severe injuries are related to the hours of your work,” a researcher from Oregon State University says.

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FDA warns about improper use of thermal imaging systems to take worker, visitor temps

Washington — Improper use of thermal imaging systems can result in inaccurate temperature readings, the Food and Drug Administration is warning health care providers, consumers and other users.

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National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction set for May

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH, the National Occupational Research Agenda, and CPWR – The Center for Construction Training and Research are providing free online resources to help employers prepare for the eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 3-7.

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