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Colorado House committee advances bill on heat and cold stress protections
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (190+ words) Denver " A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee. H.B. 26-1272 would direct the state's Department of Labor and Employment to collect data on work-related injuries, illnesses…...
Arizona moving to update youth labor laws and rules
4+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) Phoenix " Arizona's child labor laws and rules will be evaluated by a newly formed task force, with the goal to update them "in light of today's Arizona workplaces and school operations." The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced the creation of…...
Arizona to spotlight employer efforts to prevent worker heat-related illnesses
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (252+ words) Phoenix " The Industrial Commission of Arizona has launched a new program intended to recognize employers in the state who "excel in protecting their workforce from heat-related stress and illness." By demonstrating specific efforts that exceed newly released recommendations from the…...