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This Week's News:
  1. House Hearing Addresses Injury and Illness Underreporting
  2. Report From NIOSH Examines Heat-Related Deaths Among Crop Workers
  3. CPWR: 22 Workers Die Annually From Crane-Related Incidents
  4. Off-the-Job Safety: Tips for Residents in Flood Areas
  5. Working Overtime Can Lead to Anxiety, Depression
  6. Workers' Comp: Finding the Right Rx for Your Workers' Compensation Program
  7. SEDA: Thriving in Dynamic Times

WEEKLY NEWS
1. House Hearing Addresses Injury and Illness Underreporting
In a June 19 hearing, the House Committee on Education and Labor convened to consider potential underreporting of workplace injuries and illnesses, with several expert witnesses testifying that underreporting is a widespread problem that must be addressed.

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2. Report From NIOSH Examines Heat-Related Deaths Among Crop Workers
The June 19 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Report includes a study conducted by researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of heat-related deaths among crop workers in the United States.

3. CPWR: 22 Workers Die Annually From Crane-Related Incidents
According to a new report released by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), an annual average of 22 construction workers were killed in crane-related incidents from 1992 to 2006. The report offers recommendations to prevent additional fatalities, such as implementing a national certification program for crane operators and inspectors.

4. Off-the-Job Safety: Tips for Residents in Flood Areas
As residents in the Midwest begin their cleanup efforts following days of severe flooding, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) offers health and safety tips for residents returning to their homes and businesses.

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5. Working Overtime Can Lead to Anxiety, Depression
A new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that employees who work overtime face an increased risk of anxiety and depression.

6. Workers' Comp: Finding the Right Rx for Your Workers' Compensation Program
Despite a decline in the number of workplace injuries, workers' compensation costs continue to climb, with a sharp rise in the utilization of medical services to blame.

7. SEDA: Thriving in Dynamic Times
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