Perth, Australia — It’s “imperative” that employers try to improve work shift scheduling so workers can get adequate sleep, researchers from Edith Cowan University say after their recent study of mine workers in Australia.

Darien, IL — Promoting heathy sleep habits among health care workers is the goal of a new tip sheet from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Bristol, England — Why do shift workers often deal with hunger pangs?

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.

More than 3 in 4 respondents (77 percent) to HID’s survey believe integrating digital and physical security is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat rising cyber and physical attacks.

Experts weigh in on the importance of training, code compliance and accuracy of part numbers in security locks and door hardware.

How can organizations more efficiently create and review document control records, route documents, and conduct change requests using environmental, health and safety software tools?

When a potentially dangerous process requires synchronous action by both hands to release or maintain the operation of a machine, the Duelco line of 2 Hand Control Stations with E-Stop button will effectively ensure the protection of the operator.

With its quarter-inch thick steel outer plate, the RemainSafe storm shelter is designed to withstand EF5 tornadoes, which can generate winds in excess of 250 mph.

EasyHeat SnoMelter mats melt snow on stairs, driveways, sidewalks and patios, reducing the need to manually clear snow. The mats are installed below asphalt surfaces, under pavers or in concrete, and are then connected to standard 240 voltage.

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Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.

Providing protection against flash fire and arc flash, ArcLite Air Multi-Hazard Protective Outerwear is ideal for workers at gas and electric utilities.

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security should develop a strategy that addresses physical, emotional and mental health to help workers within the department better deal with job-related stress, concludes a report from the Institute of Medicine.

Washington – The Department of Labor should consider alternatives to its proposal that would require federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy wrote in an April 6 letter.

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska prison officials need to address inmate violence against employees – as well as the overall safety culture – in the state’s correctional facilities, according to the results of a survey of correctional workers released June 1 by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Washington — OSHA will conduct a free, three-day training event for federal employees who are responsible for their agencies’ workplace safety and health.

Four out of 5 adults will experience low back pain, data show. What can employers do to help workers?

Cincinnati — Millions of people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic may be sitting at improperly arranged workstations that increase their risk of eye, head, neck, back, shoulder, wrist and forearm stress and strain injuries, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by University of Cincinnati researchers.

In Episode 33, the S+H editorial team dives into the November issue’s feature story on OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy.

College Station, TX — Three out of 4 solid waste workers say their employer considers workplace safety and health important, yet only 1 in 4 feel encouraged to share safety-related suggestions.

Tempe, AZ – School closings and social distancing measures helped limit transmission of influenza in Mexico during the 2009 pandemic, indicates research released May 25 by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health.

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Washington — OSHA will prioritize rulemaking for a standard on preventing workplace violence in health care and social settings, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified during a May 17 House subcommittee hearing.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants input from truckers as it shapes a study to analyze how common sexual assault and harassment are in the trucking industry.

Washington — To address a sharp increase in assaults against public transit workers, the Federal Transit Administration has published a proposed directive tasking public transit agencies with monitoring safety risks more closely.

Chicago — Chronic workplace harassment may increase the risk of coronary heart disease, arthritic/rheumatic conditions and migraines, results of a recent University of Illinois Chicago study show.

Albany, NY — Assaulting a retail worker is now a felony in New York state, under a new law signed May 1.

Washington — A handful of potential OSHA standards have advanced in the rulemaking process, according to the Department of Labor’s Spring 2024 regulatory agenda – released July 5.

Orlando, FL — Although OSHA remains largely a regulatory and enforcement agency, it’s recently started prioritizing safety culture.

Work Health Solutions, a San Jose, CA-based provider of concierge-style occupational medicine for large-scale employers nationwide, recently announced it has opened an employee health clinic in Las Vegas.

Protective Industrial Products Inc., a Latham, NY-based personal protective equipment manufacturer, has appointed Curt Holtz president and CEO. In this role, Holtz will oversee the entire PIP Global organization, which includes the company’s commercial business units in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Washington — Physical assaults on health care workers in hospitals could lead to federal penalties and up to 20 years of jail time, under new bipartisan legislation.

Washington — Legislation aimed at strengthening Department of Labor civil penalties will be introduced soon, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) announced April 30.

The BBP 37 Cut and Color Multicolor Sign and Label Printer features multiple print colors, text- and shape-cutting capabilities, and fast print speeds to give users the power to make signs and labels that make an impact – right at their own facility.

The Workrite FR Tactical Pant is a durable, lightweight and stylish FR clothing option for industrial workers and firefighters.

Take ampere measurements on conductors up to 500 kV quickly and easily with the HVA High-Voltage Digital Ammeter.

The Super-Safeway portable ground fault circuit interrupter is available in various voltages on 20A circuit and has earned the IP69K rating – the highest level of protection against the penetration of high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust.

Washington – Three advocacy groups on June 25 filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging that unsafe conditions in poultry plants threaten workers’ basic human rights.

Washington – OSHA needs to issue more regulations that protect health care workers and conduct more inspections of facilities in that industry, according to a report released July 17 by advocacy group Public Citizen.

Philadelphia – OSHA has launched a campaign that aims to protect health care workers from musculoskeletal disorders, the leading cause of injuries for those workers.

Washington – A coalition of advocacy groups is calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restart the rulemaking process on a proposed poultry rule and address worker safety concerns.

Atlanta – As the nation prepares to cook millions of turkeys in recognition of Thanksgiving Day, a coalition of worker safety and consumer advocates once again have voiced their opposition to a proposed Department of Agriculture rule that would speed up line speeds at poultry-processing plants.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations is calling for the federal government to release guidelines and standards regarding the use of hair samples as a drug-testing method for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

New York – Every day, 27 workers suffer on-the-job amputations or injuries that require hospitalization, according to a recent report from the National Employment Law Project.

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It’s one of occupational safety’s greatest ironies – the professionals who care for the ill and injured are themselves among the most likely to become sick or hurt on the job.

The CDC Foundation has released an extensive online resource to help employers and workers improve health and safety.

Atlanta – Preventing heart disease and improving health and productivity in the workplace is the goal of “Business Pulse: Heart Health,” released April 29 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation.