Washington — Iowa’s revised child labor law doesn’t meet federal requirements, U.S. Department of Labor officials contend.

Washington — Employers in the marijuana industry should provide safeguards to protect workers from repetitive stress injuries, NIOSH states in a recently released Health Hazard Evaluation Program report.

Seattle — The cannabis industry needs federal regulations and guidance on workplace safety, according to University of Washington professor and researcher Christopher Simpson.

Washington — A controversial U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that would permit line speeds at certain poultry processing plants to increase to 175 birds a minute from the current 140 is under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Watertown, SD — A new video from the National Association of Tower Erectors highlights the importance of understanding and following the proper sequence of performing tower modifications.

Washington — OSHA’s recent citation of a Boston contractor includes the first egregious violation issued under the Biden administration, acting agency administrator Jim Frederick confirmed Aug. 18.

What do I need to know about OSHA’s Special Emphasis Programs?

In this special episode, the Safety+Health team previews the 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo – set for May 17-19 in Indianapolis – and interviews keynote speaker Brandon Schroeder.

Washington – Four stakeholders recently debated the merits of an OSHA injury and illness prevention program standard.

A new resource from OSHA outlines safe procedures emergency responders should follow when facing potential combustible dust fires and explosion hazards.

Embedded in a modern and ergonomically designed structure, iDFace provides exceptional performance with unmatched facial recognition and authentication performance.

Washington — The Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, released Dec. 10, includes a proposed rule that – should OSHA decide to move forward on it – would revoke Arizona’s State Plan status.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a freight-carrier alliance petition regarding the use of hair samples as a drug-testing method for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a petition calling on the agency to recognize hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for truckers, reasserting a long-standing position that it lacks the statutory authority to do so.

Washington — The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has updated its online hub of information and resources on substance use disorder and recovery.

Washington — Federal facilities should convert their current AED stations into “safety stations” that include naloxone – a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, the Department of Health and Human Services says.

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18.

Washington – Injuries and illnesses are “significantly” undercounted in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual survey, declares a commentary printed in a special issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

Washington – On-the-job fatalities in 2014 increased to 4,679, more than one-third of which occurred among older workers, according to a preliminary report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington – Musculoskeletal disorders account for between one-third and one-half of all injuries resulting in days away from work, job restriction or transfer in six major industries, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released April 13.

Washington – A new smartphone application from NIOSH is intended to help workers safely use extension ladders.

Washington – NIOSH has released a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety application for mobile devices.

Need help figuring out the right treatment plan for an injured worker? There may be an app for that.

When emergency responders head out on a call, they may not be able to visualize the types of dangers they’re heading into. One mobile app aims to change that.

Washington – NIOSH’s mobile app on ladder safety has been updated to include information on stepladders.

The GuardDog Industrial Safety Gate is tough, durable and easy to install. This ladder safety gate is self-closing and comes in five nominal sizes.

Allegion’s Pure Access Cloud software provides a complete access control platform allowing for full installation, administration and management of its access control hardware.

According to the announcement, the certification ensures that government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.

After spotting a gap in the market, Openpath — a provider of touchless access control and workplace safety automation — is now offering Pro Series Video Readers with sleek hardware, and touchless unlock and remote management capabilities.

Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing, a technology that gives Emergency Communication Center telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to security cameras during an emergency.

Wholesale Monitoring executives give an overview of the modern central station landscape.

BMA International and its technology partner, Technowave International LLC, determined that the HID DigitalPersona 4500 Fingerprint Reader met all their requirements.

This white paper from Avetta discusses how integrating ESG and EHS into one consolidated program opens up endless possibilities.

Supply chain management, even in real-world scenarios, can present varied challenges. When operations are conducted at remote locations, these challenges increase manifold.

Written by J. J. Keller’s workplace safety and compliance experts, this white paper provides an overview of the differences between hazardous materials, hazard communication and hazardous waste, along with the regulations that apply to them.

Your commitment to safety can make a tangible difference in your employees’ lives and your organization’s overall success. These eight essential strategies can help you lead the way in building a safety culture beyond compliance.

Silver Spring, MD — More than half of former construction workers have experienced hearing loss, and certain factors can exacerbate the condition, according to a recent study by the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Washington — The Department of Education – together with the departments of Health and Human Services, Justice, and Homeland Security – has launched a new website it calls a “one-stop shop of resources” for K-12 teachers, administrators, parents and law enforcement to identify, prepare for, respond to and mitigate school safety threats.

Washington – A proposed OSHA rule that would update the permissible exposure limit for beryllium is under review by the Office of Management and Budget.

This time next year, the nation will be electing a new president, who could move OSHA in a different direction. What can the agency accomplish in the remaining months of the Obama administration? OSHA-watchers weigh in.

Washington – OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing in Washington to gather more input on the agency’s proposed rule on beryllium.

SIRAS drones are engineered for data security, performance, and affordability, making them the ideal choice for public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions, according to the announcement.

A 64-year-old automotive mechanic was working to remove the fuel pump from a car at his employer’s service garage.

A 58-year-old mechanic service technician for an equipment service and sales company was servicing an order picker with a co-worker. The picker’s carriage, which weighs nearly 1,200 pounds, consists of an operator platform, a control console and lift forks.

A 61-year-old loader operator was killed while attempting to repair a hydraulic line on a front-end loader used to move logs. The company had a written lockout/tagout program, but the program did not contain specific procedures for the front-end loader maintenance.

Washington — An update to OSHA’s standard on hazard communication is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

Skin diseases are the second most common type of occupational illness, with more than 13 million workers potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin.