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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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Arlington, VA — Aiming to expand its efforts involving commercial vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said it intends to release occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and certain trucks used for work. In a March 12 essay, IIHS Vice President of Vehicle Research David Kidd says the organization will release ratings this spring […]

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Washington — All of the information and resources for OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program now can be found on one webpage. The page contains links to a guide, tracking tool, fact sheet and social media kit, as well as ways to register and get in touch with the program’s coordinator. The agency emphasizes that registrants’ […]

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What are the benefits of air sampling compared with real-time instruments for dust monitoring?

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Chicago — “Your eyes show you the world. Take good care of them,” Prevent Blindness says in a video promoting Workplace Eye Wellness Month – observed every March. The advocacy group offers free guides on: Preventing eye injuries Managing digital devices How blue light impacts the eyes The campaign features animated characters Iris and Cornelius, […]

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Boulder, CO — The Construction Safety Research Alliance has launched a confidential survey on safety communications related to serious injuries and fatalities, or SIFs, in construction. CSRA, based at the University of Colorado Boulder, is interested in what makes these communications effective – or not. Respondents are asked to recall SIF-related safety messages they’ve received […]

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