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The rate of reported water bead ingestions among young kids soared more than 6,500% over a recent five-year period, according to the results of a recent study. The toys are made from superabsorbent material that can “swell to hundreds of times their original size when exposed to fluids,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital says. If swallowed, they […]

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Washington — With falls remaining a persistent risk among roofing workers, a recent webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training highlighted strategies for improving safety. During the May 8 event, instructor Matt Wittenborn and Trust Fund Field Director Joel Gonzalez of the Roofers and Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust […]

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Providence, RI — Legislation recently introduced in Rhode Island would extend protection to rail transit workers who are assaulted on the job. Under current law, an “assault” is defined as “knowingly and willfully either striking or spraying with a noxious chemical, commonly used as a personal defense weapon, including Mace.” It covers a wide range […]

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Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the Chemical Safety Board says. Hurricane season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts lasts through Nov. 30. CSB says “adequate preparations” can help workers, emergency responders and surrounding communities stay safe in […]

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Atlanta — More than 3 out of 5 health care workers who responded to a recent survey say their employer doesn’t demonstrate a strong concern for their security and that safety training is lax. For its 2026 Healthcare Workforce Safety Report, safety technology provider Centegix surveyed more than 600 workers who interact with patients, patient […]

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Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused by workplace exposure to silica dust. After a 16-7 vote on June 3, H.R. 5437 now moves to the full House for consideration. The bill places the blame for workers’ health […]

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Arlington, VA — Now available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and certain trucks used for work. IIHS announced the evaluations on June 9 after Vice President of Vehicle Research David Kidd wrote in March that the organization intended to develop ratings for cargo vans and Class 3 […]

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How closely linked are speeding and cellphone use behind the wheel? Closer than researchers from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety originally thought. “Until now, safety experts believed drivers used their cellphones most at slower speeds,” said IIHS President David Harkey. “But data from safe-driving apps show that, in free-flowing traffic, the opposite is true.” IIHS […]

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Washington — The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would cut OSHA’s budget by more than 8% in fiscal year 2027 – a cut slightly deeper than the Department of Labor has requested. Approved on June 9, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill would allocate $576.9 million […]

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Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration “may be insufficiently prepared to handle multiple simultaneous mine emergencies” or a larger disaster, the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General says. In a recent report, DOL OIG found that although industry stakeholders “generally reported positive feedback on MSHA’s response to past mine emergencies,” numerous lingering […]

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