National EMS advisory council to meet in May
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Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council has scheduled a public meeting for May 1-2 ..read more
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Workers Memorial Day: Agencies mourn, AFL-CIO releases report
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Washington — OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration honored fallen workers this week – ahead of Workers Memorial Day, which takes place April 28 ..read more
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act set to go into effect June 18
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Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, including guidance to provide workers with more clarity on the law – and employers with a better understanding of their responsibilities ..read more
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WCRI study: Injured workers face greater psychosocial risks during recovery
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Waltham, MA — Injured workers are more likely to experience psychosocial risk factors that can lead to “poorer functional recovery,” according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute ..read more
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New alert warns miners of arc flashes
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Arlington, VA — Eleven miners in the past six months have been injured as a result of an arc flash, according to a new safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration ..read more
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FAA moves to give air traffic controllers more rest
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Washington — Air traffic controllers must have at least 10 hours of off-duty time between shifts, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker announced April 19 ..read more
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Wheel weights and lead exposure: EPA asks for feedback
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Washington — As the Environmental Protection Agency considers regulating the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, it’s seeking stakeholder feedback on how workers and families may be exposed to lead ..read more
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‘Dangerous driving’ is the focus of Operation Safe Driver Week
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Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officers will have an eye out for reckless, careless or dangerous driving July 7-13 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week ..read more
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New guide addresses burnout in the health care industry
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Washington — NIOSH has published a step-by-step process for improving the mental health of hospital health care workers ..read more
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Open for comment: Part 2 of EPA risk evaluation for asbestos
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Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on Part 2 of a final draft risk evaluation that claims legacy use and disposal of asbestos presents an unreasonable health risk to demolition workers, firefighters and other workers in certain situations ..read more
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