Low OSH compliance among SMEs a serious concern – Lee KUALA LUMPUR: Low compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards among industries, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), continues to be a serious concern and requires urgent action, said Chairman of the Safe Communities Association Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Lee said workplace safety should not be considered an option as every worker has the right to return home safely and poor OSH compliance exposes workers to preventable accidents and deaths as well as affecting business performance. “Every employee has the fundamental right to return home safely at the end of the day and employers have a legal and […]

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Safety isn’t a choice, it’s a responsibility ⚠️
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Committee advances bill letting cath-lab staff skip heavy lead if real‑time protection is used After hours of testimony, the House Health & Human Services Committee advanced Senator Karen Warner’s bills to let clinicians working in rooms with certified radiation‑protection systems choose dosimeters instead of heavy lead aprons and to fund rural hospitals, while rejecting a broader equipment mandate as too prescriptive.

Senator Karen Warner's groundbreaking legislation could revolutionize cardiac care by allowing professionals to ditch heavy lead aprons for real-time radiation protection, aiming to safeguard their health while they save lives.

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#AZ #OccupationalSafety #ArizonaHealthCare

Health and Safety Law Consulting Services Market | Report 2035 Health and Safety Law Consulting Services Market is Expected to Reach a Valuation of USD 10.5 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 3.11% During the 2025 - 2035

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Subcommittee hears emotional testimony for H5013 firefighter cancer-screening bill; fiscal questions to be resolved House Bill 5013, which would require PFAS blood testing and occupational cancer screening for career and volunteer firefighters, drew personal accounts of cancer found through screenings and a debate over the program's fiscal cost; the subcommittee agreed to take more time to reconcile differing cost estimates before acting.

Emotional testimonies from firefighters reveal the urgent need for a new health program that could save lives by detecting cancer early through screenings.

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Committee hears L&I plan for PTSD treatment pilot to provide early care before adjudication HB 2405 would establish a three‑year pilot under the Department of Labor & Industries to provide early PTSD diagnostic and treatment sessions prior to claims adjudication and after claim closure for specified occupations; L&I testified the pilot aims to improve outcomes and reduce long‑term disability costs despite upfront claim costs.

A new pilot program in Washington aims to revolutionize PTSD treatment for workers, offering early diagnosis and care that could save millions in long-term disability costs.

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#WA #OccupationalSafety #BehavioralHealthSupport #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthCare

A case series of failures of protective efficacy of venom immunotherapy with Vespula in patients stung by Vespa velutina nigritorax This case report provides important data to be considered in clinical practice regarding the possible failure in the protective efficacy of the Vespul…

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Case study:
Number of patients who are sensitized to Vespa velutina nigrithorax venom but not protected by Vespula VIT could be higher than previously reported

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Smart HAZMAT Response: When Industrial Hygienists Matter -- Occupational Health & Safety Industrial hygienists play a critical role in HAZMAT response by guiding exposure assessment, PPE selection, and long-term health protection.

Smart hazmat response depends on more than equipment and protocols. Industrial hygienists play a critical role in hazard assessment, planning, and real-time decision-making when it matters most.
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Senate committee hears bill to require written quotas and limit quotas that block breaks or violate safety Senate Bill 1194 would require written quota disclosures for warehouse workers, ban quotas that force missed meal/rest/bathroom breaks or violate safety laws, and create reporting and retaliation presumptions; the Department of Labor warned it lacks authority for some enforcement and estimated a $200,000–$300,000 fiscal impact. The committee took testimony but did not vote.

A new bill aims to protect warehouse workers by requiring written quotas and banning those that jeopardize their health and safety—will it pass the committee's scrutiny?

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Senate committee hears bill to presume PTSD is work-related for local jail workers Senate Labor & Commerce heard testimony on SB 5882, which would create a rebuttable presumption that PTSD experienced by local correctional facility workers is an occupational disease after 90 days' employment; proponents cited officer suicide risk, opponents warned of significant fiscal and insurance impacts and urged further study.

A new bill could recognize PTSD as a work-related disease for local correctional facility workers, sparking both hope and concern over its financial implications.

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#WA #TraumaSupport #OccupationalSafety #CitizenPortal

Chico council votes 4–3 to add Galleri cancer screening option for Public Works employees to FY26–27 budget After debate about scientific evidence and equity, the Chico City Council voted 4–3 to include funding in the FY 2026–27 budget development process to offer the Galleri early‑detection blood test to Public Works operations and maintenance employees, with staff estimating up to $66,000 if all 103 employees participate.

The Chico City Council's narrow 4–3 vote to offer the Galleri cancer screening to Public Works employees sparks a heated debate on health equity and scientific validation.

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#ChicoButteCounty #CA #OccupationalSafety #HealthInnovation #ChicoPublicWorks #EmployeeWellness

When it comes to radiation safety, we’re not just protecting workers – we’re protecting the future generation.

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#RadiationSafety #FetalMonitoring #Dosimetry #HealthcareSafety #RSO #OccupationalSafety

An Uncoordinated Fall from an A320 at Helsinki: How Just Reporting is Not Enough - Aerossurance Investigators point to missed opportunities to prevent accidents by collaboratively acting on past safety reports. "The aim should be to process the reports in a coordinated manner so that lessons cou...

#OTD 2020: A Fall from an A320 at Helsinki: How Just Reporting is Not Enough aerossurance.com/safety-manag... #airport #workingatheight #fallprotection #groundhandling #occupationalsafety #safetymanagement #safetymanagementsystems

More than 200 people died on the job in Greece in 2025 | eKathimerini.com At least 201 people were killed in workplace accidents in Greece in 2025, while another 332 were seriously injured, according to the preliminary findings of an independent annual survey released Thurs...

At least 201 people died on the job in Greece in 2025, another 332 were seriously injured #OccupationalSafety #WorkplaceSafety www.ekathimerini.com/news/1291809...

#Reaktionszeit nach #Covid
1) wird 15!! Wochen POST Infekt schlechter
2) normalisiert sich erst nach 6 Monaten

Super wenn die Erkrankung ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung mindestens einmal jährlich bekommt
#Arbeitssicherheit
#occupationalsafety
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Sleep is relevant for safety. sleep disorders or disturbances increase the risk of occupational injuries. doi.org/10.1177/2050...
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Columbus Council adopts resolution to add annual physicals for career firefighters, approves contract for exams Council adopted Resolution R25‑140 to include annual physicals and paramedic wage adjustments for career firefighters and approved a $42,690 contract with Frontline Mobile Health to provide the exams. Fire Chief Ryan Gray outlined occupational health risks motivating the change.

Columbus City Council just approved vital annual physicals for firefighters, aiming to combat serious health risks like cancer and cardiac issues on the job!

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ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member David Keeling to Lead OSHA -- Occupational Health & Safety The American Society of Safety Professionals celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of veteran safety leader David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor, highlighting his decades of experie...

📣 ASSP welcomes Senate confirmation of longtime member David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor — a safety pro with nearly four decades of experience. 🔧

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#OccupationalSafety #OSHA #SafetyLeadership #RegulatoryInnovation

Train the Trainer safety program in India through effective teaching and hands-on learning strategies, professional with skills, confidence to deliver effective safety training and methods to enhance workplaces awareness and compliances.

Train the Trainer Safety Program in India

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Driving Under the Cognitive Influence of COVID-19: Exploring the Impact of Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Road Safety | Neurology ObjectiveThis study evaluated the association between acute COVID-19 cases and the number of car crashes with varying COVID-19 vaccination rates, Long COVID rates, and COVID-19 mitigation strategies.B...

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Autofahren unter Covid so "sicher" ist wie unter Alkohol Konsum am legalen Limit?
"car crashes associated with COVID-19 was comparable to driving under the influence of alcohol at legal limits or driving with a seizure disorder" www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...

🎉 Big shoutout to Miguel Angulo for earning his Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety and Health! His dedication to safe workplaces is truly inspiring. We're lucky to have him on our team! 💪 #Congratulations #OccupationalSafety #SafetyFirst #TeamAAA

#OTD 2013 While working on an RCAF A310 a maintainer is crushed by a spoiler, highlighting the hazards when conducting simultaneous maintenance tasks.
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Association of Long COVID With Vision Difficulties Among Adults in the United States (N = 51,288)

A higher percentage of adults with long COVID reported vision difficulties than those without COVID 47.6% vs. 31.9%!

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Job Satisfaction and Its Determinants Among Occupational Safety Experts Working in Turkiye's Joint Health and Safety Units
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Outdoor workers demand protection as cruel heat bakes southern Europe The cruel heat is back as southern Europe slips deeper into summer. In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief.

Outdoor workers demand protection as cruel heat bakes southern Europe #ClimateCrisis Spain Greece Italy #OccupationalSafety apnews.com/article/heat... @apnews.com

Namibia's Occupational Safety And Health Legal Framework Overhauled – What Employers Need To Know - Mondaq Namibia's Occupational Safety And Health Legal Framework Overhauled – What Employers Need To Know  Mondaq

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⚠️ Thailand launches SafeWork 2025 to cut workplace accidents by 20% by the end of next year! Expect stricter standards, mandatory training & rewards for safety-first companies ⛑️📊

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⚠️ Thailand launches SafeWork 2025 to cut workplace accidents by 20% by the end of next year! Expect stricter standards, mandatory training & rewards for safety-first companies ⛑️📊

Learn more at hrsingapore.org/hrlawthailand/

#SafeWork2025 #ThailandLabor #OccupationalSafety #WorkplaceStandards

⚖️ OSHA wasn’t born by accident.
It took decades of worker deaths, injuries, and organizing to force the government to act.
Every safety rule we have was paid for in blood.
#WorkerRights #OccupationalSafety #HistoryMatters