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Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed “indefinitely” the deadline for metal and nonmetal mine operators to comply with its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Citing ongoing litigation challenging the rule, the agency on April 6 announced the latest postponement, which affects workers who mine metal, nonmetal, stone, […]

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Champaign, IL — Researchers from the University of Illinois recently set out to determine if workers are feeling more focused and supportive than they were about two years ago. Their findings, detailed in a recent report, show that most employees are continuing to “languish” at work rather than “flourish.” The report is based on responses […]

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Five more minutes of sleep. Two more minutes of moderate exercise. And an extra half serving of vegetables. Doing these three things every day could increase your lifespan, Australian researchers say. The researchers completed two studies. One used data from more than 60,000 participants in the UK Biobank research database. The second used information from […]

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Ithaca, NY — A new mental health initiative for construction workers is aimed at shifting a traditionally macho industry culture and assuring employees that “It’s Not Weak to Speak.” That’s the title of the training program within the Building Trades Peer Support Network, a venture recently launched by the Cornell University School of Industrial and […]

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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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