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Washington – Progress on miner safety has been made, but the Mine Safety and Health Administration needs to make further improvements to prevent injuries and fatalities, employers and stakeholders said during an Oct. 21 hearing convened by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.

Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing that the risk for the cancer mesothelioma is connected to both early and recent exposures to asbestos.

Exeter, England – Lengthy sitting at work or at home is not connected to a greater risk of early death, according to a study from the University of Exeter that disputes findings from other recent studies.

Guangzhou, China – High-stress jobs are connected to a higher risk of stroke, indicates a review of research from Southern Medical University.

Washington – Three new bills that would add requirements to the regulatory process recently advanced through a GOP-led Senate committee.

Washington – A draft guidance document from OSHA that would require inspectors to obtain information to determine whether franchisors and franchisees are joint employers – and therefore liable for safety violations – has triggered concerns among some House Republicans.

Washington – NIOSH has opened a virtual center for aging as part of its Total Worker Health initiative.

Sheffield, England – The risk of bladder cancer is rising in some occupations, a review of research from the University of Sheffield indicates.

Washington – A majority of likely voters support potential Environmental Protection Agency policies that would require employers to use safer chemicals and processes, according to the results of a new survey.

Iowa City, IA – Workers who use sit-stand desks stand for 60 more minutes and burn 87 more calories per day than workers who use traditional desks, indicates research from the University of Iowa.