Storrs, CT — More than 31,000 cases of work-related disease in Connecticut were reported in 2023, according to an annual report from the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission.

For millions of workers in the construction, maintenance, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture and automotive industries, the effects of sustained on-the-job exposure to vibration – whether hand-arm or whole-body – may lead to various health problems.

One out of 12 adults have asthma, according to the American Lung Association, and about 11 million workers are exposed to at least one known asthmagen (a substance that causes asthma symptoms) at work.

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People in need can call or text 988, as well as chat online at 988.gov.

An experienced tree trimmer was the climber on a five-member crew removing a 120-foot fir tree.

Farmers are being urged to make their safety a priority when mixing slurry ahead of the closed spreading period.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved legislation that would allow up to 5% of OSHA’s annual budget to go to the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs.

Washington — A group of House Democrats is requesting more information about the Trump administration’s decision to cut staff at NIOSH and other moves that they claim “disregard the well-being of the people who sustain the nation’s energy infrastructure.”

Washington — NIOSH has issued a warning about counterfeit or “misrepresented” respirators that may not provide adequate protection.

Washington — Outdoor workers may lower their risk of developing kidney problems by regularly drinking water and resting in the shade, a group of international researchers say.