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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.
Los Angeles – A new resource offers guidance to employers about how to develop and maintain effective workplace wellness and health promotion programs.
Washington – A year ago, three U.S. senators introduced a bill that would have made it a crime for corporate officers to conceal an action or product that could cause harm to workers or consumers.
Atlanta – OSHA is urging recovery workers in North Carolina and South Carolina to use caution during cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.
Washington – An OSHA final rule that would require electronic recordkeeping and reporting is under review by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget.
Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels appeared before a House subcommittee on Oct. 7 to push for increased OSHA funding and updated laws, and found himself fending off accusations that the agency altered rules without public input.
Greenbelt, MD – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck 2015 concluded with the lowest rates of violations since 1991, according to the organization.
Columbia, MO – By taking a break to go for a brief walk, workers can reverse damage to blood vessels caused by prolonged sitting, according to research from the University of Missouri.
Washington – OSHA’s rulemaking process, interpretive guidance and policy memos may be evaluated this year by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.
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