Tumwater, WA — Health care workers should rely on their clinical recognition skills, workplace safety protocols and personal protective equipment to avoid contracting and spreading monkeypox, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries advises.

Aliso Viejo, CA — A recent survey of nurses shows that fewer than half believe their organization values their safety and health, a drop of more than 30% in three years.

Sacramento, CA — New guidance from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is aimed at protecting workers from monkeypox – a viral disease that spreads mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who’s infected.

Washington — In an effort to prevent work-related transmission of the monkeypox virus, OSHA is urging employers and workers whose jobs may involve skin-to-skin contact with infected people or animals to take precautions.

Washington — Do you have an idea for improving fit testing of respirators? NIOSH is offering $350,000 in total prize money as part of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

Bannockburn, IL — Around 1 out of 4 health care workers don’t feel safe on the job, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — A coalition of attorneys general is re-petitioning OSHA to issue an emergency temporary standard aimed at protecting workers from heat exposure.

Washington — Engagement of top management and substance misuse prevention programs are among four essential safety best practices of construction industry employers, Associated Builders and Contractors says.

Arlington, VA — Nearly 2 out of 3 highway construction contractors say motor vehicle crashes have happened in work zones under their firm’s operation in the past year, according to a new survey.

Tingley’s Job Sight FR High-Visibility Apparel meets ANSI 107 and ASTM F1506 standards for high visibility and flame resistance, while offering the comfort and durability of “traditional” work apparel. Utilizing 55 percent modacrylic and 45 percent cotton-blended fabrics provides excellent thermal performance of modacrylic and the superior comfort of cotton.

Download this white paper from Thermomega to learn about the most-cited violations to OSHA, ANSI and ASSE regulations on showers and eyewash stations. Keep your facility compliant and your workers protected.

I’m concerned about bacterial growth in my emergency shower/eyewash equipment. What proactive steps can I take to keep my equipment clean and free of bacteria?

Why are low-level access products gaining in popularity as a means of fall protection?

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Chicago — A large majority of workers are either burned out or feel ambivalent about their job, results of a recent survey show.

Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 4 out of 5 Generation Z employees say they’re working longer hours – and most say their eye health is suffering as a result.

Washington — In light of its recent survey of family caregivers that shows 67% struggle to balance work with caregiving duties, AARP is calling on employers to create “friendly and supportive” policies and benefits.

Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no.

Around half of adults – and 58% of parents – visit local parks or spend time in nature to help relieve stress, results of a recent survey show.

Denver — Half of workers have experienced a mental health issue in the past year, results of a recent survey show.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Seven out of 10 workers think employers should reconsider the 40-hour workweek, according to the results of a recent survey from job search website FlexJobs.

Washington — A new Environmental Protection Agency decision framework for determining the eye irritation or corrosion potential of new chemicals aims to “provide results more relevant to humans” – without animal testing.

Washington — Chemical manufacturers and importers of 16 different chemicals would be required to submit data from unpublished health and safety studies, under a recently announced Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule.

Cincinnati — Various psychosocial, organizational and physical factors may increase workers’ risk of low back pain, according to a recent study led by NIOSH researchers.

Mars Wrigley unveiled several new insight-backed offerings that deliver on shoppers' evolving requests for a wider variety of products. 

Arlington, VA — Most drivers would approve the use of vehicle technology designed to prevent or limit speeding, results of a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has updated and renewed its Regional Emphasis Program focused on transportation tank cleaning operations.

Washington — Now open for trucking industry stakeholders: a survey on the most critical issues facing the industry.

Cheezy Ranch is a way to add a cheezy ranch tist and flavor to dippable foods. Consumers can drizzle it over a plate of nachos or use it as a dipping sauce for golden, crispy French fries or a freshly baked, warm soft pretzels.

The Sauce Starters undergo a minimal cooking process that maintains the closest flavor to a fresh tomato. 

Listen to a new Prepared Foods interview with Editor Bob Garrison and Carolina Sasson, Chief Operating Officer at Mission Field, recapping trends, tastes and technologies seen at Natural Products Expo West.

The Hershey Company announced new commitments that will increase the visibility of nutrition information and portion options as part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of delicious snacks and clear information.

Arlington, VA — Spurred by recent incidents involving rotating conveyor rollers that resulted in permanent disabilities for three miners, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert.

Washington — Easing access to health care and other benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease can help remedy a “devastating” development in the mining community, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) says.

Arlington, VA — Spurred by recent deaths and injuries caused by the sudden release of energy from belt conveyor systems, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a safety alert.

This year’s Queen’s Choice nods are representative of a robust new product development boom, with cereals, bakery and snacks leading sweetened-with-honey releases this year, followed closely by sauces and seasonings

Crafted from tender, all-white meat chicken and covered in a honey-infused breading, the bites are designed to delight taste buds and satisfy cravings.

In spite of the many strides made in women’s health and nutrition, one of the key issues facing women is a very basic one: insufficient protein intake. Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, occurs far more frequently, and at a younger age (beginning around age 35), in women than in men. It is the primary factor leading to weakness and frailty in women as they age.

Featuring enhanced flavor and a meatier texture, the new Beyond Sausage has been reformulated to advance taste and nutrition as part of Beyond Meat’s ongoing mission to deliver plant-based proteins that offer nutritional and environmental benefits.

Made with a premium 100% whey protein blend with natural digestive enzymes, GHOST® WHEY x OREO® "MINT" contains 25g of protein per serving and can be used in the morning, post-workout, throughout the day or before bed.

Annie Eye Protection, the newest addition to the Girl Power at Work line, is bold pink camo eye protection featuring a choice of clear or gray scratch-resistant coated lenses.

The Temple Technology family is a collection of safety eyewear that includes three products: Luminary, Flight and Parallax Safety Glasses.

Wiley X Inc. now manufactures and distributes a full line of advanced vision and hearing protection products bearing the Remington brand. New product offerings include Remington Platinum Grade Eye Protection with models specifically designed to deliver a comfortable fit, optimum coverage and attractive styling.

In 2014, nearly 24,000 eye injuries involving days away from work occurred, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states. Workplace-related eye injuries can have lasting and devastating consequences.

HighKey launched Almond Flour Crackers. Available in Sea Salt and Cheddar flavors, HighKey's Almond Flour Crackers have only 1 to 2g of net carbs per serving—making them an alternative for people on low carb and keto diets.

A candy lover's dream come true, the C4 x Hershey collaboration will infuse the flavors of some of Hershey's well-known products including Jolly Rancher Candy, Bubble Yum Bubble Gum, Reese's Peanut Butter, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate into a C4 product lineup formulated to fuel fitness performance. 

It is estimated that about 90 million of the 142 million Americans above age 40 are experiencing vision problems, and this population could double by 2050. “For far too long, eye health has received inadequate public health attention, despite good vision being essential to most people’s overall health and well-being,” says Steven Teutsch, former chief science officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Every pouch of Ben's Original 10 Medley has at least 10g of fiber from diversified sources and 10g of protein to help maintain a balanced diet while supporting good gut health.

Sourced from AKFP’s Asian production partner, native waxy tapioca starch is a gluten-free, clean-label, non-GMO ingredient high in amylopectin, that possesses a unique combination of functionalities which make it an effective stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier.

Moonstone Nutrition, a Pittsburgh-based startup that has developed products to prevent kidney stone formation and promote overall kidney health, announced receipt of an investment from the Accelerator Fund II, LLC., an organization sponsored and managed by the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse that makes early stage investments in life sciences companies located in western Pennsylvania and outside the region.