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Lower kids" risk of lead exposure: new resources from EPA
3+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Did you know that children 6 and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead " and that kids" bodies absorb more lead than adults? The toxic metal can be found in many places around the home, including toys, furniture, and…...
Laundry pods are still a danger to kids, researchers say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Laundry pods continue to be a leading source of household cleaning product-related injuries among children, despite safety measures that were implemented more than a decade ago, according to a recent study. Looking at 2007-2022 data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance…...
2026 Training Survey
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) It's been two years since Safety+Health last conducted a survey on safety training. Once again, we asked readers to share information that would help us paint a picture of the safety training landscape. The result: Charts that include information…...
Washington state initiates rulemaking for pregnancy-related accommodations at work
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) Tumwater, WA " The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is beginning the rulemaking process to meet new requirements for pregnancy-related work accommodations, as directed by a recently enacted law. Current state requirements for pregnancy-related accommodations, enforced by the Washington State…...
An attitude of gratitude
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) It may be the "best-kept secret to help reduce stress and feel better." That's how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes gratitude. An attitude of gratitude may even lead to a happier life " because appreciating and celebrating positive…...
Bill aimed at getting overdose-reversal medication into more workplaces
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) Washington " Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would direct OSHA to develop employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and training workers on its use. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and John Rutherford (R-FL) introduced…...