The most common source of controlled prescription drug (CPD) misuse was a prescription from a single doctor or theft from providers.
The most common source of controlled prescription drug (CPD) misuse was a prescription from a single doctor or theft from providers.
The bill would recognize temperatures above 80°F or below 60°F as extreme temperatures, with exemptions for short-term exposure.
The bill proposes an infectious disease worker safety commission to determine best practices during an emergency declared due to infectious disease.
Employers with over 10 employees working outdoors, or indoors without climate control, must adhere to the new rules.
A June 16th virtual hearing will discuss proposed rules, and those interested in speaking must register by May 2nd.
These bills would expand working hours 14–17-year-olds, potentially impacting the workforce.
The bill includes rules for temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and below sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
While Arizona is only considering extreme heat protections, Illinois considers both extreme heat and extreme cold protections.
Approximately 210 out of every 100,000 claims were for heat-related illness, but the rate increases for inexperienced workers and outdoor workers.
The bill excludes persons engaging in temporary work arrangements that allows them to observe a work environment and gain experience without expectation of financial compensation.
Two identical bills were introduced to the Assembly and Senate, which would define excessive heat as 85 degrees or higher, with provisions for working in excessive heat.
Businesses with more than 10 employees will be required to follow these regulations, 90 days after the filing date of November 15th.
NIOSH and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) address the mining industry's unique challenges.
Private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down by 8.4% from 2022.
Two bills were pre-filed, with one applying to the general industry and the other applying to contracts for municipal projects.
