Washington — Former OSHA administrator David Michaels is among three new members named to President-elect Joe Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, Biden’s transition team announced in a Nov. 28 press release.

Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) presided as the chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the first time on Feb. 9.

Washington — OSHA will conduct a free, three-day training event for federal employees who are responsible for their agencies’ workplace safety and health.

Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) are asking Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, to convene a hearing on child labor violations.

Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) are again asking Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, to convene a hearing on child labor violations.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats are requesting a Department of Labor investigation into potential risks of child labor and occupational safety and health violations in youth workforce programs.

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The Mount Vernon FR line of AMTEX TC flame-resistant fabrics combines comfort, strength and a high level of protection so workers don’t have to make tradeoffs. The fabrics speak to the unique needs of the FR industry, as they increase both comfort and durability without sacrificing protection.

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The Goggle Guard™ clip works with both full-brim and cap-style hard hats to keep safety goggles securely held. The integrated pencil clip fits No. 2 pencils, carpenter pencils or small to medium-sized pens. Customize your clip with a project ID, contact information, logo or safety slogan imprint.

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Tumwater, WA — A new online training course from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended to enhance safety and comfort for all drivers.

New York — Sitting while watching TV may be more harmful to your cardiovascular health than sitting at work, researchers from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggest.

Bilbao, Spain — A new virtual toolkit from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, also known as EU-OSHA, consists of a series of videos aimed at helping workers understand their risk of musculoskeletal disorders and how to prevent them.

DeKalb, IL — Programmers and developers of virtual reality applications should focus on minimizing potential ergonomic hazards for users of this fast-growing technology, say researchers from Northern Illinois and Oregon State universities.

Tumwater, WA — For people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new fact sheet from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries explains how to set up a safe and efficient home workstation.

New York — The average U.S. adult now spends six hours a day sitting – four hours longer than before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic – and they’re feeling more aches and pains because of it, results of a recent survey show.

Waterloo, Ontario — A Canadian safety group has added three posters – focused on reducing the risk of MSD injuries in the knees, shoulders and lower back – to its musculoskeletal injury prevention resource library.

Washington — NIOSH has updated its mobile app designed to help mine workers assess the ergonomics of common job tasks and identify potential worksite safety hazards.

Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15.

Palma, Spain — Hotel beds with lifting systems can help reduce injuries among housekeepers by at least half, results of a recent study by a safety agency in Spain’s Balearic Islands suggest.

Bilbao, Spain — Employee participation in workplace interventions that target musculoskeletal disorders “strengthens the possibility for identification of the most relevant health problems,” according to a new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.

Itasca, IL — In another effort to help organizations prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, the National Safety Council’s MSD Solutions Lab conducted its inaugural MSD Pledge: Small Business Summit on Oct. 13.

Berkeley, CA — A recent survey of workers who spend the majority of the day on their feet shows that nearly 2 out of 5 experience recurring pain.

Itasca, IL — The vast majority of the organizations that took the National Safety Council’s MSD Pledge receive regular feedback from frontline workers about reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Waterloo, Ontario — The University of Waterloo’s Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders recently released three collections of resources focused on preventing MSDs.

Itasca, IL — Improving methods of tracking musculoskeletal disorders, continuously monitoring and assessing physical risk factors, and sharing best practices can help workplace MSD prevention programs have real impact.

Calgary, Alberta — Workers performing repetitive manual tasks can avoid muscle fatigue by taking short breaks every 10 minutes, researchers say.

Genoa, Italy — A new video from the Italian Institute of Technology showcases potential uses of collaborative robots, or cobots, to help prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Washington — A new guidance memo from OSHA outlines whether certain treatments for musculoskeletal injuries are recordable.

Itasca, IL — Taking simple steps before work begins can help curb job-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Washington — “If it isn’t equitable, it’s not ergonomic.” Paige DeBaylo, research manager at the National Safety Council MSD Solutions Lab, offered that insight during a July 11 webinar discussing a recently published NSC report.

Orlando, FL — HeroWear and its exoskeleton suit were voted the winner of the National Safety Council’s third annual Safety Innovation Challenge.

Every day, an average of 10 letter carriers are attacked by a dog, according to the Washington-based National Association of Letter Carriers.

Farm animals can present real dangers to farmers, ranchers and their families.

The HyFlex 11-541 glove features an 18-gauge ultra-lightweight liner with INTERCEPT Technology yarns that provide ANSI Cut Level 4/EN Cut Level 4 protection.

The Tool Grabber Cut Protect 4 Glove features ANSI 105, 2011 Cut Level 4; ANSI Abrasion Level 6 (the highest rating); and ANSI Puncture Level 5 (also the highest rating) protection.

The FireAttack Structural Fire Glove is designed for industrial flame resistance needs.

The Glove Guard Clip, the original safety breakaway glove clip, has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss – because gloves will be used if available.

Ideal for heavy industrial environments, including oil extraction and refining, mining, and demolition, the Rigging Ironclad Vibram OBM Cut 5 Glove’s exclusive Vibram 3-D beveled rope channel maximizes directional grip when handling ropes and cables.

The Memphis Orange Glove, made with Kevlar 9178NFO, features a patent-protected, high-visibility orange DuPont Kevlar engineered yarn.

IG-300 Waterproof Winter Gloves from OK-1 by OccuNomix are the first industrial winter gloves to feature infrared fleece.

The VA120 Vending PU Palm Glove has been specially packed for vending machines.

The MaxiFlex Cut Glove is super thin, flexible, dexterous and comfortable.

The RWG603 is a high-performance 13-gauge EN 388 Cut Level 5/ANSI Cut Level 5 impact glove.

Consider the number of disposable gloves used every day in hospitals, offices, schools, warehouses, labs and even our own homes.

The cut-resistant Goatskin Driver Glove with liquid protection is ideal for tough jobs in wet and greasy situations.

ATA Extreme Visibility Sleeves push high visibility to extraordinary new heights. For both wearers and nearby co-workers, increased visibility and awareness help reduce incidents.

The flexible DBI-SALA Self-Rescue Device attaches to workers’ current safety harnesses, allowing them to lower themselves to safety in the event of a fall from height.

DuraTech Arc-Rated Self-Retracting Devices are designed to keep workers at height safe from a fall after an arc flash or arc blast event. The SRDs are available in both single- and twin-leg configurations with a variety of connection options.

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