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Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to cut certain programs that NIOSH runs and consolidate the agency with others under a newly formed National Center for Chemicals and Toxins. According to HHS’ fiscal year 2027 budget in brief, published April 3, NCCT would be part of the Centers for Disease […]

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Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed ladders. A proposed rule/request for comments published April 6 asks for public input on whether to repeal or revise that requirement and continue allowing the use of cages or wells on […]

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Washington — Miners should regularly examine equipment motors and belt components for defects to ensure they remain in working order, the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends in a recent safety alert. The alert stems from an incident in which a surface limestone miner suffered serious injuries during a belt-drive motor repair. A tensioner bolt […]

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Washington — A bipartisan group of senators has introduced its version of the Pro Codes Act, which would provide copyright protection for voluntary standards incorporated into regulations from OSHA and other agencies. Introduced March 19, the bill (S. 4145) is aimed at ensuring “safety standards do not lose copyright protection when they are incorporated into […]

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Cleveland — Worker safety needs to be a priority on construction sites where portable generators are used, the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association says. In a March 17 announcement, the group encourages contractors, equipment managers, rental companies and safety professionals to be aware of its safety and performance standard, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023. The standard expands on carbon […]

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London — What’s the cost of employees staying silent about an unsupportive workplace culture? Researchers from Mental Health First Aid England, which calls itself “a social enterprise” and “a national authority,” recently set out to answer that question. They surveyed 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom to find out how they feel speaking up at […]

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Although a vast majority of drivers say they obey their state’s laws about changing lanes or slowing down near roadway incidents, many aren’t fully aware of what those laws require, according to a new report. All 50 states and the District of Columbia regulations aimed at protecting emergency responders and stranded drivers from being struck […]

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Washington — Thorough cleaning and inspection of chemical vessels after a confined space entry is an essential part of incident prevention, the Chemical Safety Board stresses in a final report on a July 2023 explosion and fire. CSB investigated the incident, which occurred at the Dow Louisiana Operations Glycol II plant in Plaquemine, LA. The […]

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Washington — OSHA has published updated policies and procedures on Special Government Employees who work with the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs and its new Safety Champions Program. “The manual outlines the requirements for these SGEs to apply for, receive training on and participate in SGE activities,” the executive summary for the manual states. “As used […]

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Silver Spring, MD — Every activity counts during the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents, set to take place April 20-24. “It doesn’t matter exactly how long it is or what you talk about,” said Brad Sant, senior vice president of safety and education at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. “It’s just that […]

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