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Washington — Construction workers exposed to noise on the job face a higher risk of hearing loss than noise-exposed workers in all other industries do, results of a recent NIOSH study show.
Little Rock, AR — Reinstating employment certificates and allowing restitution to victims of child labor violations could halt the rapid rise in these violations in Arkansas, a new report from an advocacy group contends.
Salford, England — Are people at your workplace experiencing back pain after sitting at their desks all day? If so, consider incorporating strength training into your office’s weekly work routine, one expert recommends.
Washington — Additional research may help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration better understand why safety performance varies among motor carriers “despite uniformity in compensation methods and working conditions.”
Washington — “Intuitive and straightforward” near-miss reporting systems can help roadside response workers avoid being struck by passing vehicles, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says.
Los Angeles — A recent study out of the University of California, Los Angeles could accelerate the identification of the riskiest cancer-causing chemicals for firefighters and other people exposed to fires.
Toronto — Injured workers, particularly those with physically demanding jobs, are more likely to visit an ER for an opioid-related incident, results of a pair of studies out of Canada suggest.
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