Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state with a suspended minor work permit are prohibited from bidding on public works projects, under a recently enacted state law. Employers in the state are required to have a minor work permit endorsement on their business license before hiring workers younger than 18. They also must follow state […]
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Coming in September: Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Washington — Construction Suicide Prevention Week, an outreach event aimed at addressing a growing issue in the industry, is set for Sept. 14-18. Scheduled during National Suicide Prevention Month, the week includes a national stand-down and moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 14 to honor all lives lost to suicide. Data from […]
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Safety board urges chemical facilities to make sure buildings protect workers
Washington — A Chemical Safety Board final report on a fatal August 2025 explosion at a coking plant emphasizes the importance of ensuring that facility buildings are designed to protect people and contents from incidents. The report details the incident, which occurred at the U.S. Steel Clairton (PA) Coke Works Facility. CSB investigators found that the […]
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Lawmakers want federal workers to have paid family and medical leave
Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would guarantee federal employees paid family and medical leave. Federal workers currently have access to paid parental leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (H.R. 1534), signed into law in 2019. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was the main sponsor of that bill and is the main […]
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One in five construction workers report chronic pain, new data shows
Silver Spring, MD — Chronic pain affects nearly 20% of construction workers, according to new data from CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training that examined chronic health conditions experienced by construction workers. “Pain is associated with opioid use among construction workers and is of great concern due to the disproportionately high overdose […]
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Put it to bed: Decade-old sleep recommendations still sound, experts say
Getting enough sleep is an age-old foundation for good health. Now, a new analysis shows that long-standing recommended sleep ranges have stood the test of time. Researchers from the National Sleep Foundation recently examined more than 3,200 sleep-related studies published since the organization released updated sleep recommendations in 2015. The findings? “A decade of new […]
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Act early: New video shows how managers can help reduce workplace stress
Bootle, England — Managers and supervisors who take action early to address stress can help prevent burnout and other mental health-related issues, the Health and Safety Executive says in a new video. In the video, Taking Action Early to Prevent Work-Related Stress, the United Kingdom government working group says that feeling pressure at work is […]
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Senators trying again on bill aimed at banning asbestos
Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has once again introduced legislation that would ban the commercial and industrial use of asbestos, but this time he has Republican support. Introduced Aug. 4, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 (S. 5235) is co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis (R-UT), chair of the Senate Chemical Safety, […]
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Senate bill targets construction industry’s ‘tragically high’ suicide rate
Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate is aimed at bolstering suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry. The industry has one of the highest rates of suicide, according to a press release from the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). It adds that in 2023, almost a fifth of deaths by suicide […]
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Keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy
Good oral hygiene – it’s not just for people. We need to care for our pets’ teeth, too, to prevent periodontal disease, infections and tooth loss. Getting pets to cooperate is another story! Many dogs and cats don’t make it easy. But here’s good news: the Animal Humane Society says you have multiple methods to choose […]
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