Health safety services news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to health and safety services:

Occupational Health and Safety

  1. OSHA Fines Employer $1.2 Million for Workplace Hazards: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a construction company $1.2 million for exposing workers to serious hazards at a worksite in California. (Source: OSHA)
  2. New OSHA Rule Requires Employers to Track Workplace Injuries: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new rule requiring employers to track and report workplace injuries and illnesses. (Source: OSHA)

Public Health

  1. WHO Warns of Global Threat from Antimicrobial Resistance: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that antimicrobial resistance is a global threat that requires immediate action to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections. (Source: WHO)
  2. New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline: A new study has found that exposure to air pollution is linked to cognitive decline and dementia. (Source: The Lancet)

Emergency Response and Preparedness

  1. FEMA Awards $1.2 Billion for Disaster Relief: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1.2 billion in disaster relief funding to states affected by natural disasters. (Source: FEMA)
  2. New Study Finds that Emergency Responders are at Risk of PTSD: A new study has found that emergency responders are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the traumatic events they experience on the job. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)

Health and Safety Technology

  1. New Wearable Device Monitors Worker Exposure to Hazards: A new wearable device has been developed to monitor worker exposure to hazards such as noise, chemicals, and radiation. (Source: R&D Magazine)
  2. AI-Powered Health and Safety Platform Launched: A new AI-powered health and safety platform has been launched to help companies identify and mitigate workplace hazards. (Source: Business Wire)

Regulatory Updates

  1. EPA Proposes New Rule to Reduce Chemical Plant Risks: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to reduce the risks of chemical plant accidents and releases. (Source: EPA)
  2. OSHA Issues New Guidance on Workplace Violence Prevention: OSHA has issued new guidance on workplace violence prevention, including strategies for employers to reduce the risk of violence in the workplace. (Source: OSHA)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates related to health and safety services.