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41	New standard shows best practices for workplace safety, health "Critical management system requirements and guidelines for improvement of occupational safety and health" are provided in a newly revised standard, according to Gary Lopez, chair of the American Society of Safety Engineers' Standards Development Committee.	12/03/12
42	OSHA releases Top 10 list of violations for FY2012 Fall protection, hazard communication, and scaffolding are the top three most frequently cited workplace safety violations for FY 2012.	11/29/12
43	$30K in prizes available for workplace safety competition A $15,000 check and a meet-and-greet with the secretary of Labor is the top prize in a new government challenge. Several agencies have teamed up to educate the public about workplace safety, focusing on young workers.	11/15/12
44	New evaluation tool measures psychosocial risk factors Job stress is not necessarily only an emotional concept. In fact, psychosocial factors in an occupational setting have been linked to a variety of physical ailments such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological issues.	11/15/12
45	Employers encouraged to protect workers against flu Flu season is officially here, and with it are tips to help prevent the spread of it in the workplace. While the peak of flu season typically is January and February, it can begin as early as October and last through May, say experts.	11/12/12
46	JOEM: Latinos bear disproportionate burden of severe work injuries Researchers find Latino workers are increasingly sustaining more traumatic workplace injuries than other workers.	11/01/12
47	Mixed results on latest occupational fatality rates Some 4,609 workers died from on-the-job incidents in 2011. While that figure is down from the 2010 statistics, it does not necessarily tell the whole story.	10/29/12
48	NIOSH: Promote work-family balance to reduce workplace injuries There is mounting evidence that work-family stress is related to higher absenteeism, lower performance, and higher job and family stress. New research points to significant links to occupational safety and health and work-family stress, according to the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center.	10/29/12
49	Younger workers may be less prone to recreational prescription drug use A new national survey shows a reduction in the rate of nonmedical prescription drug use among young adults.	10/22/12
50	American Society of Safety Engineers points to anti-violence tips "It's alarming that 13 people a day are dying from work-related injuries," said Richard A. Pollock, the president of the American Society of Safety Engineers. "These incidents can be prevented."	10/22/12
51	Partnership seeks to improve health among local government employees A three-year strategic partnership aims to improve the health and wellness of government employees and their families.	10/18/12
52	Buyers Beware: Take Care Who Wraps Up Your Construction Risks Wrap ups can be convenient for construction projects but the risks can be great.	10/16/12
53	Compliance for fall directive extended through mid-December Construction employers are getting another break on complying with the new residential fall protection directive. OSHA announced it is continuing its temporary enforcement measures through Dec. 15.	10/15/12
54	Publication to protect disaster relief workers released on anniversary Construction workers are among those targeted for protection during disasters. Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance is a technical assistance document aimed at protecting emergency response workers.	10/15/12
55	Organizations to share $10.7 million for safety, health training A Philadelphia labor union and an Iowa community college are two of the recipients of this year's Susan Harwood training grants.	10/11/12
56	Ohio WC agency gets federal grant for statistical input More than $100,000 will help Ohio regulators survey employers about occupational injuries and illnesses.	10/08/12
57	Safety standard extended to demolition and underground construction workers A crane or derrick can be subject to different OSHA standards during different phases of the same project. The government announced a new rule aimed at streamlining the process.	10/04/12
58	Symposium aims to arm managers with wellness strategies Strategies to meet the diverse health needs of special populations, evidence-based prevention science to promote wellness, and approaches for providing healthier food alternatives were the themes of a workplace wellness symposium last month.	10/01/12
59	Stakeholder meeting seeks ideas to change regulatory model Workers in the oil and gas industry are targeted for possible new protection approaches. Several federal agencies are soliciting input on the use of performance-based regulatory models to enhance safety.	09/24/12
60	Safer workplaces needed to stem injury rate among workers with disabilities Better accommodations and safety programs are called for after the release of a study on injuries to workers with disabilities.	09/20/12

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