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Washington — The chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee is calling on the Department of Labor to withdraw OSHA’s proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.
Boston — Three out of 5 workers with a chronic physical health condition are keeping that information from their employer, according to the results of a new survey out of Harvard University.
Washington — Employers whose approach to workplace safety goes beyond “checking a box” can achieve better business outcomes, a coalition of safety groups that includes the National Safety Council and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals says in a new report.
Arlington, VA — Although the vast majority of workers who were part of a recent survey say they’d be comfortable if a colleague discussed their mental health concerns, almost half believe sharing their own struggles would hurt their career.
Washington — More effective injury surveillance can provide the necessary data to help organizations prevent musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new resource from the National Safety Council.
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.
Salem, OR — Avoiding unprotected direct or close physical contact with sick/dead animals and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment are two key ways workers can limit their risk of contracting bird flu.
Washington — A federal judge has denied a motion, filed by a group of labor unions, to stop the Department of Government Efficiency
from accessing nonpublic Department of Labor information and data.
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is taking several actions, including a partial ban, to protect workers against exposure to ethylene oxide, under a new interim registration review decision.
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