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| Study suggests link between shift work and ovarian cancer | | Seattle – Shift work may be associated with a higher risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. | | 20 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Chronic work-related stress common: study | | Washington – More than 1 out of 3 American workers may experience chronic work stress, according to the results of a new survey from the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence. | | 20 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| New Hampshire releases report on immigrant worker safety | | Concord, NH – Many immigrants in New Hampshire may lack awareness of workers’ compensation, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. | | 13 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Study examines characteristics of same-level falls | | Blacksburg, VA – Falls on the same level result in injuries more than twice as often as falls to a lower level, according to a new study from Virginia Tech. | | 13 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| OSHA: Violator enforcement program ‘off to strong start’ | | Washington – An internal review of OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program found the program is meeting its key goals and is “off to a strong start,” but particular challenges regarding the construction industry remain. | | 06 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Study links low job control to hypertension in men | | Toronto – Men with low job control may be at higher risk for hypertension, finds a new study from the Institute for Work & Health and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. | | 06 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| OSHA Roundup for March 4, 2013 | | The sequester is now in effect. In this week’s OSHA Roundup, learn how the administration has said it will affect OSHA. | | 04 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Red flags | | From fake OSHA inspectors to inadequate training providers, con artists can prey on unsuspecting employers. OSHA offers advice on how to identify and report fraud. | | 01 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| 'Understand their motivations' | | Are traditional approaches to safety communication still effective for a workforce becoming more socially isolated and reliant on electronic communication? | | 01 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| Washington Update: Time will tell on latest regulatory agenda | | When it comes to timelines, it seems the government is not rushing to stay on task. | | 01 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| The Journey to Safety Excellence | | The National Safety Council has unveiled the Journey to Safety Excellence – a cycle of improvement that aims for a continual reduction of risk, with a goal of zero injuries. | | 01 March 2013 | | Read More |
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| California bill would prevent out-of-state athletes from receiving workers’ comp | | Sacramento, CA – Out-of-state professional athletes would not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from California for cumulative injuries under a new bill introduced Feb. 25. | | 27 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| Michaels: I2P2 remains OSHA’s No. 1 priority | | Washington – OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program initiative remains the agency’s No. 1 priority, agency chief David Michaels said during a Feb. 4 speech to staff. | | 13 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| OSHA amends hazcom standard to remove 'MSDS' references | | Washington – OSHA issued a correction and technical amendment to its Hazard Communication Standard to change references of “Material Safety Data Sheets” to the updated “Safety Data Sheets.” | | 13 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| Researchers: OSHRC mandatory settlement process ‘successful’ | | Bloomington, IN – The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s mediation process is “successful,” according to an independent evaluation from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. | | 13 February 2013 | | Read More |
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