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The latest occupational safety and health news. Safety Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council, reaches 86,000 safety professionals, providing comprehensive national coverage of occupational safety news and analysis of industry trends.
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Helsinki — A strong “corporate culture” is linked to many positive workplace safety attributes, a recent research review concludes ..read more
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Springfield, IL — Legislation that would require driver’s education courses to feature lessons on worker and driver safety in highway constructions zones is advancing in the Illinois Legislature ..read more
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Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a long-anticipated final rule that lowers miners’ permissible exposure limit to respirable crystalline silica ..read more
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Washington — The railroad industry says its investment in safety is paying off with significant decreases in train incidents and rail worker injuries ..read more
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New York — Young adults who work irregular shifts may be at elevated risk of developing sleep problems and physical and mental health issues decades later, results of a recent study suggest ..read more
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Washington — Risky driving behaviors are more common among oil and gas extraction workers whose employers don’t have a motor vehicle safety policy, NIOSH researchers say ..read more
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Sacramento, CA — Legislation recently introduced in California would help ensure workers have uninterrupted personal time by establishing a “right to disconnect” from emails, texts and calls outside of work hours ..read more
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Watertown, SD — Communication tower workers should always maintain proper minimum approach distances and use a spotter when working near energized power lines ..read more
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Washington — The fifth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents begins April 15, providing employers with opportunities to raise awareness of struck-by hazard recognition and prevention ..read more
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Washington — It’s an often-heard argument: Drivers who use hands-free vehicle technology are less distracted than those who use handheld cellphones. But to National Transportation Safety Board member Michael Graham, the difference isn’t worthy of debate. “When you take your attention off the road, you’re distracted,” he said. “You’re creating risk for yourself and others ..read more