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Cambridge, England — Symptoms of tinnitus may be causing some employees to stop working because of on-the-job challenges stemming from the condition, according to a recent study by European and American researchers. The group surveyed 449 adults with tinnitus, 64% of whom were employed. Findings show that 11% of respondents said they worked fewer hours […]

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Pittsburgh — Aiming to prevent workplace deaths, the McElhattan Foundation has launched ZERO 2050 – a recurring national grant competition that focuses on “innovative solutions with high potential to save workers’ lives.” Through the inaugural competition – the Zero Electrocution Challenge – the grantmaking organization will award $1 million each to two winners whose solutions […]

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Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in the energy sector to receive timely, quality health care under federal workers’ compensation programs. “Many workers’ compensation systems have slowly been eroded,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), ranking member of the House […]

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Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual job fair for April 2. The agency is seeking to fill more than 100 positions. Openings include: Safety and occupational health specialists Safety engineers Industrial hygienists Safety technicians “We are looking for talented, mission-driven individuals who want to use their skills in service of something bigger than themselves,” […]

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says large trucks “are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes.”

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Washington — OSHA has placed a spotlight on its new “OSHA Cares” initiative. “We want to help businesses not only meet federal requirements, but also build stronger, more successful safety and health programs that benefit both employers and workers,” the agency says on its new OSHA Cares webpage. “That’s why we are strengthening our customer […]

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Salem, OR — Fire districts in Oregon can now enroll in a one-year voluntary Challenge program aimed at improving workplace safety and health. The free program, which is open to all employers in the state, provides an opportunity to work closely with Oregon OSHA consultation services. “Fire districts can be particularly well-suited for the multiple […]

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Washington — OSHA has released interim enforcement guidance on certain handrail and stair rail system requirements. According to a memo issued Feb. 26, the guidance is expected to remain in place until the agency finalizes a proposed rule issued in 2021. The impetus for the proposed rule was a formatting error in Table D-2 of […]

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Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking truckers for the “pre-testing phase” of two pilot programs aimed at increasing flexibility for drivers who are required to comply with federal rest rules. FMCSA is looking for 18 participants over a six-week pre-test period. Nine drivers are needed for each exercise. The pilot programs […]

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Washington — Using pipe markings and detailed drawings can help chemical facility workers ensure “all parties understand which equipment should be opened” before beginning work, the Chemical Safety Board says in a recent report. The final report covers the investigation of an October 2024 incident at the PEMEX Deer Park (TX) Refinery. Two workers died […]

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