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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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Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee. H.B. 26-1272 would direct the state’s Department of Labor and Employment to collect data on work-related injuries, illnesses or emergencies caused by heat or cold stress beginning no later […]

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Nova Scotia, Canada — Construction Safety Nova Scotia is using humor to address a serious workplace safety topic: the dangers of respirable crystalline silica. The Canadian safety group has launched an awareness campaign that features The Lungsquatters, in which dangerous particles (played by actors in costume) move into the lungs of an unsuspecting worker who […]

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Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

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Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it looks to “streamline and modernize” its hazardous materials regulations applying to commercial space operations. Areas of focus include: Spacecraft such as launch and reentry vehicles Activities that require the transportation of satellites, capsules and related equipment by all transportation […]

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Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are joining forces for the 10th annual Safe + Sound Week, set for Aug. 10-16. The national initiative is intended to promote awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs and offer “information and ideas on how […]

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The number of suspected drowsy driving-related deaths in 2023 was exponentially higher than what federal statistics indicate, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. As part of a study, Jim Hedlund, a roadway safety statistician with consulting group Highway Safety North, analyzed data from multiple sources, including the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Crash […]

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