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The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, and supporters are urging the U.S. Senate to move the legislation forward.

This week’s link roundup includes news on the nominee to head OSHA, updated CDC guidance for workplace ventilation, tips for preventing struck-by incidents in construction and more.

If you’re looking to establish a fall protection training program or improve your current training, use these three tips to educate workers on operating safely.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Total Worker Health, NIOSH has published a questionnaire to help organizations assess worker well-being.

ASSP has announced its new leaders from the 2021 Society elections. All terms begin July 1. Bradley Giles will serve as ASSP president for 2021-22.

On April 15, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to discuss legislation that would require employers in the healthcare and social services industries to implement a workplace violence prevention plan.

This week's link roundup highlights guidance on supporting the well-being of remote workers; preventing workplace violence; protecting workers in the cannabis industry; and how you can help prevent suicide among first responders.

The publication of OSHA's emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 is being delayed while the agency reviews the latest scientific data and CDC guidance.

Learn more about digital eye strain, weather emergencies, essential worker needs, OSHA’s regulatory agenda and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Prioritizing the safety and health of all attendees, ASSP moved its signature event to a new date and location while making it a hybrid experience. The Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition takes place Sept. 13-15 both online and in-person in Austin, Texas.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights tips for a safe return to the workplace and new leadership at the Department of labor.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire is one of the most tragic events in American workplace history. It reminds us how far we’ve come and the work that remains.

Listen to Bruce Morton read his article, "COVID-19: One More Reason to Take Mental Health Seriously."

This week's roundup of Safety News You Need highlights steps for protecting grain bin workers, and offers insight into what a national emergency temporary COVID-19 standard could look like.

It can be challenging to navigate the world of fall protection equipment. As you select and inspect your equipment, keep these five key points in mind.

It has been 110 years since the tragic factory fire that led to the creation of ASSP. All workers are encouraged to join the Society in recognizing the anniversary by observing a moment of silence at 4:45 p.m. ET March 25 – the exact time the first alarm was sounded.

OSHA has announced a national emphasis program geared toward enforcement efforts related to companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting coronavirus.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights how small construction firms can communicate with workers about COVID-19, and provides tips for improving ventilation for indoor construction sites.

CDC’s new guidance offers employers tips on how to implement on-site COVID-19 vaccination programs and outlines steps employers should take before reopening workplaces.

This week's Safety News You Need highlights OSHA’s Top 10 citations for FY 2020; how advancements in respirator technology are improving worker health; and more.