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Fatal blast leads to call for better awareness of equipment limitations

Washington — Chemical facility operators need to ensure their equipment can function within safe operating limits, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new...

Spaceflight study may offer insights for working in extreme conditions

College Station, TX — Texas A&M University researchers are studying how the human body reacts in harsh environments, particularly during extended exploratory and commercial...

Hazard alert has safety tips for tow truck drivers

Lexington, KY — Spurred by the deaths of five tow truck operators who were struck by passing vehicles over the past decade, the Kentucky...

California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a...
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Most workers believe they have a ‘toxic’ boss: survey

New York — Three out of 5 workers recently surveyed say they have a boss who exhibits toxic behavior, and even more agree that...

OSHA announces two meetings to prepare for UN’s GHS sessions

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a pair of virtual public meetings ahead of the 49th and 50th sessions of the United Nations Sub-Committee of...

Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal...

Head of OSHA to take part in next week’s National Forklift Safety Day

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free...
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Vermont finalizes landmark ban of paraquat

Montpelier, VT — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) has signed legislation banning paraquat, a controversial herbicide that has been tied to an increased risk...

DOT: Medical marijuana ban still in place for safety-sensitive workers

Washington — Truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers can’t legally use state-licensed medical marijuana despite federal action to ease restrictions under the Controlled...

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