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    OSHA’s Final PPE Rule for Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
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    EPA Says Formaldehyde Unreasonable Risk, Chemistry Council Says Evaluation is Flawed
    Jan. 3, 2025
    EPA assessed human exposure for 63 TSCA conditions of use of formaldehyde. Of these, 58 conditions of use (50 occupational and 8 consumer) significantly contribute to the unreasonable...
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    Oct. 8, 2024
    A look at the most frequent areas where workplace safety is lacking.
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    Sept. 24, 2024
    A look at the changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and guidance on how to ensure compliance.
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    Sept. 16, 2024
    Katie McLaughlin, Health & Safety lead at ISN, discusses how OSHA’s new walkaround encourages companies to strengthen their safety culture. by
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    OSHA Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard
    Sept. 5, 2024
    The dashboard includes all severe injuries reported by employers covered under OSHA since 2015.

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