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Robust" transportation funding bill on the move in the House
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (228+ words) Washington " The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has sent to the full House a funding bill that would allocate $750 million to expand truck parking, as well as secure other safety provisions. The Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's…...
Illinois lawmakers seek accommodations for workers experiencing menopause
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (173+ words) Springfield, IL " A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing awareness, education and care for workers experiencing menopause or perimenopause has advanced to the Illinois Senate. The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (H. B. 5284), introduced by Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-Chicago), advanced out of…...
Oklahoma's new drug and alcohol policy will affect workers in "safety-sensitive' jobs
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (124+ words) Oklahoma City " A new Oklahoma law establishes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for workers in "safety-sensitive" jobs, effective Nov. 1. Under H. B. 3127, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) on April 20, the standard applies to all workers in safety-sensitive jobs "regardless of any…...
Mental health experts offer guidance for helping remote workers feel engaged
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (271+ words) Cardiff, Wales " In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted a webinar focused on engaging remote and hybrid workers. "We know employee engagement is very closely connected to how supported people really…...
EPA invites comment on controversial fragrance and one other chemical
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (374+ words) Washington " The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on separate draft risk evaluations, including a potential landmark finding that a fragrance additive doesn't pose "unreasonable risk" in work situations. In a draft risk evaluation published April 14, EPA says that 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8-hexahydro…...
Report links psychosocial hazards at work to more than 800, 000 early deaths
1+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) Geneva " Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each year, recent research from the International Labor Organization suggests. A team analyzed the impact of work design;…...
DOT rule acknowledges delay on oral drug fluid testing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) Washington " Drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers must continue to be conducted via urine tests until the Department of Health and Human Services has certified at least two laboratories to conduct oral fluid testing. A Department…...
Colorado bill on heat and cold stress prevention moves forward
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Denver " The Colorado House has passed a bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. At press time, H. B. 26-1272 had moved to the House Appropriations Committee. It would direct the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to collect data " beginning no…...
Survey shows that workers want more mental health support from employers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (192+ words) Arlington, VA " Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of a recent survey show. For its third annual Stigma Free Workplace Mental Health Survey, the National Alliance…...
Colorado House passes bill shielding workplace safety rules from federal rollbacks
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (174+ words) Denver " The Colorado House has approved an amended bill that would maintain the state's workplace safety and health standards even if federal OSHA standards are "repealed or revoked." Advanced on May 5, H. B. 26-1054 would authorize the state's attorney general to replace any…...