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Toronto — Small businesses that put worker safety strategies and resources in place soon after beginning operation can help “decrease injuries and related burden,” according to a study from the Institute for Work and Health. Researchers examined previous studies while interviewing 11 individuals experienced with issues related to small-business occupational safety and health. Although evidence […]

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Rockville, MD — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public meeting on the agency’s proposed rule titled Reforming and Modernizing the NRC’s Radiation Protection Framework. Published on July 15, the proposal reflects NRC’s reconsideration of its “use of the linear no-threshold (LNT) model for assessing health effects from radiation exposure and its application of […]

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When Volkert decided to add road-facing cameras to its 760-vehicle fleet, leadership knew driver trust could make or break the program. This National Safety Council case study shows how the employee-owned civil engineering firm deployed IntelliShift telematics and dash cams across 22 states, two months ahead of schedule, by asking drivers first, consolidating onto one […]

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Washington — Two Senate Democrats are questioning the accuracy of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data on crashes involving large trucks and buses while calling attention to a significant decline in agency enforcement actions. In a July 29 letter addressed to FMCSA head Derek Barrs, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, […]

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Washington — A pair of House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at protecting Bureau of Prisons staff and inmates from heat and cold stress. “Extreme temperatures inside federal prisons can pose life-threatening risks,” a press release from the office of Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) says. “Incarcerated individuals have limited ability to insulate themselves and […]

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Washington — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wants the House to vote on legislation intended to ensure commercial driver’s license holders are proficient in English and require states to confirm truckers’ legal immigration status. In a July 15 letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer writes that Dalilah’s […]

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Washington — OSHA has announced that Aug. 27 is the new deadline to comment on a proposed update to the agency’s standard on benzene (1910.1028). According to a notice published on July 28, the 30-day extension comes after the agency consulted with its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. “To read or download the […]

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Boston, MA — Legislation aimed at protecting health care professionals in Massachusetts from workplace violence is one step from reaching the governor’s desk. Both the state House and Senate passed similar bills, H. 4767 and S. 4767, on July 16. A joint conference committee will now convene to negotiate a compromise, Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester) […]

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Washington — Registration is underway for the 10th annual Safe + Sound Week, a national initiative scheduled for Aug. 10-16. During the event, OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – collaborate to raise awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs. The week is a “great […]

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A total of 379 children younger than 15 fatally drowned in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023 – a 6% increase from the year before, a new Consumer Product Safety Commission report shows. That total falls near the annual average from 2021 to 2023, which was 376. In that three-year period, almost 80% of the […]

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