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NSC white paper on MSDs looks at ‘non-physical’ risk factors

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Washington — Work group, job stress and different non-physical risk factors “cannot be ignored” when assessing the probability of work-related musculoskeletal issues, in response to a brand new white paper from...

‘American malaria’ on the rise in the US, study shows

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The charge of the tick-borne parasitic illness babesiosis elevated a mean of 9% yearly over a latest seven-year interval in the United States, in accordance with a brand new study. Also often...

Workers’ comp report looks at regulatory and legislative trends in 2024

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Boca Raton, FL — “Mental injuries” (akin to post-traumatic stress dysfunction), hashish and impartial contractors have been among the many prime staff’ compensation-related points that state legislatures centered on this yr,...

NIOSH initiative focuses on brain health in the workforce

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Washington — Optimizing staff’ brain health and efficiency is the purpose of a brand new NIOSH initiative. Multiple private-sector companions, led by UsAgainstAlzeheimer’s, have teamed up for the Business Collaborative for Brain...

Sit less to keep back pain at bay, researchers say

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Turku, Finland — Workers who expertise back pain can keep it from getting worse by decreasing their time spent sitting, outcomes of a current examine by Finnish researchers present.A workforce led...

Take these steps for a smooth cobot transition, Australian researchers say

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Melbourne, Australia — Employers incorporating collaborative robots of their office can ease the transition for workers by taking three key steps, Australian researchers say.A workforce from Monash University recognized employee considerations...

Outdoor workers in NYC increasingly vulnerable to heat: report

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New York — Both metropolis and state laws and public well being initiatives are wanted to defend out of doors workers in New York City from excessive temperatures and poor air...

Chemical Safety Board video highlights lessons from deadly chemical release

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Washington — Chemical facility house owners and operators ought to bear in mind how simultaneous operations can have an effect on work and guarantee they've written, easy-to-understand procedures for every job,...

NTSB investigation yields lessons on shift worker fatigue

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Washington — Night or shift employees who don’t get ample relaxation could also be unfit to reliably gauge their very own fatigue degree due to a diminished capability to detect “when...

OSHA updates inspection guidance for the meatpacking industry

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Washington — OSHA has expanded and up to date its inspection guidance for animal processing and slaughtering. The company outlines the adjustments in an Oct. 15 memo. The expanded guidance is...