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Cleveland — The American Ladder Institute is conducting a special webinar series during National Ladder Safety Month.

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.

New York — Pitchers traditionally report to Major League Baseball spring training camps by mid-February to ramp up throwing programs. But a recent MLB report shows that overwork during the offseason is making today’s pitchers more likely to get injured before the regular season even starts.

Washington — Citing technological advancements, a recent NIOSH policy update calls on employers to use “individual, qualitative fit testing” to assess the effectiveness of workers’ hearing protection devices.

The agency conducts around 35,000 workplace inspections each year. Not surprisingly, some cases stand out more than others.

Washington — OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards.

Portland, OR — The Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety hazard alert.

Norfolk, VA — Aiming to raise awareness of the risks associated with common fall and winter activities, the Naval Safety Command has launched its annual safety campaign.

Arlington, VA — Mine operators should train miners on recognizing highwall hazards and following procedures for their safe control, the Mine Safety and Health Administration advises in a recent safety alert.

Ann Arbor, MI — University of Michigan researchers have developed and tested a set of knee exoskeletons that they say help counteract fatigue during lifting and carrying tasks.