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Washington — Feedback from state departments of transportation – “good, bad or ugly” – is a great thing for the federal government, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says. Duffy took part in a Feb. 24 fireside chat with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials President Russell McMurry during AASHTO’s annual Washington briefing. “Where you […]

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A strong social network can encourage older adults to be more physically active – leading to better health and mental well-being, researchers say. A team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health reviewed 34 research articles, hoping to learn if certain factors – including social networks, support, interaction and environment – play a […]

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Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The initiative is aimed at promoting basic electrical safety awareness throughout the industry. “Electrical hazards affect more than just electricians,” OSHA says in an electrical safety toolbox talk. “In fact, 74% […]

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Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is accepting nominations for membership on its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. The 25-member committee provides information, advice and recommendations to the FRA administrator. RSAC members include a variety of voices from the railroad industry, including labor, freight and passenger rail representatives, as well as organizations that represent suppliers and […]

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How can employers confidently ensure accurate audiometry results outside of a traditional sound booth?

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Lincoln, NE — Concerned about recent reports of diesel exhaust fluid systems causing sudden power/speed loss and engine shutdowns, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a safety alert for “farmers, truckers and other diesel operators.” “Since 2010,” the Environmental Protection Agency website says, “nearly all on-road diesel trucks and many types of nonroad equipment […]

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Washington — The Chemical Safety Board has released additional information on 13 serious chemical releases as part of what the agency has called an ongoing agency effort to boost transparency. CSB is sharing incident summaries, probable causes and other details that go beyond the requirements set out in the agency’s accidental release reporting rule. The […]

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Tumwater, WA — Keeping gas station convenience store workers safe on the job requires a three-pronged approach, the Washington State Division of Occupational Safety and Health states in a new hazard alert. Two cashiers in the state were recently killed in separate late-night and early-morning armed robberies, prompting the alert, which includes details of both […]

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Washington — Cranes that are in poor condition or being serviced are a potential source of dropped objects and should be part of pre-work hazard assessments, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says. BSEE, which oversees safety for the offshore oil and gas industry, issued a safety alert after a recent near-miss incident. A […]

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Washington — A bipartisan group of eight Senators has again reintroduced legislation focused on strengthening safety related to trains carrying hazardous materials. Introduced on Feb. 24 – three weeks after the third anniversary of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH – the Railway Safety Act of 2026 is aimed at enhancing hazmat oversight, […]

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