April 13, 2023

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Swine modernization

USDA extends line speed trial at pork-processing facilities

Washington — A trial that allows select pork-processing facilities to operate at increased line speeds will continue, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service says. Read more
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Study spotlights high injury risk among food supply chain workers

State College, PA — Workers who play a role in the U.S. food supply chain are at high risk for being hospitalized with severe injuries, results of a recent study show. Read more
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Advocacy groups continue their call for safer salon products

Missoula, MT — Despite years of public health warnings about hazardous chemicals contained in professional salon products, their use "remains widespread," claims a recently published report. Read more
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Is this chemical an 'invisible' cause of Parkinson's disease?

Rochester, NY — A team of international researchers believes exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene may be linked to Parkinson's disease. Read more
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FAA asks laser manufacturers to warn consumers of potential danger to planes

Washington — Citing a growing trend of people pointing lasers at airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for product labels warning consumers that the safety of flight crews and passengers is being put at risk. Read more
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Get ready for Safe + Sound Week

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are teaming up for the seventh annual Safe + Sound Week. Read more
 

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