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Kim Schultz is the product marketing manager at Magid Glove & Safety in Romeoville, IL, where she focuses on advancing innovative safety solutions and connecting customers with effective protective technologies. With Magid celebrating over 80 years in business, she contributes to a long-standing legacy of helping organizations protect workers through expertise, quality products and industry […]

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Washington — A coalition of industry groups that includes the American Chemistry Council is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency and OSHA to develop a single federal framework for worker chemical safety, claiming the move would increase efficiency and curb confusion. In a July 20 letter addressed to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, OSHA administrator Dave […]

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Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 7 out of 10 desk workers recently surveyed say they’re experiencing digital eyestrain and other visual discomfort related to increased screen time. Conducted by market research company Workplace Intelligence, the survey involved 800 human resource/employee benefit leaders and 1,200 adult full-time workers in the United States. A report accompanying […]

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Providence, RI — A new Rhode Island law that establishes staffing ratios for self-checkout lines at grocery stores upholds “a priority to protect our workers,” Gov. Dan McKee (D) says. Signed by McKee on June 18, the Restrictions on Self-Service Checkout Stations Act (S. 2342) requires grocery stores with self-checkout lines to staff at least […]

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Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would boost federal benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease, ensuring the benefits keep up with inflation in future years. Sponsored by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), the Support Our Miners Act (H.R. 9556) states that miners enrolled in the Department of Labor’s Black Lung […]

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Washington — OSHA has extended until Aug. 21 the deadline to comment on proposed changes to substance-specific respirator requirements. The proposed rules cover: 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane 1,3-butadiene 13 carcinogens (4-nitrobiphenyl, etc.) Acrylonitrile Asbestos Cadmium Ethylene oxide Formaldehyde Inorganic arsenic Lead Methylene chloride Methylenedianiline Vinyl chloride The 30-day extension comes after “consideration of the rulemaking by OSHA’s Advisory […]

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“A few simple strategies can help you focus on what’s important to you.”

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What has changed now that NFPA 660 has been issued?

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What role does positive reinforcement play in building a sustainable fleet safety culture?

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Dallas — Developing heat illness prevention plans and establishing acclimatization protocols are among 48 evidence-based recommendations recently published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association for employers implementing heat mitigation strategies. A 28-member task force, which included 10 certified athletic trainers and five occupational and environmental health and safety professionals, developed the recommendations with a focus […]

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