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Online Model Code of Practice for Healthcare Industry

Safe Work Australia has released an online version of the model Code of Practice for the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry. This update makes the existing guidance more accessible and user-friendly for employers and workers across the sector.

EEOC Commission Meeting Sunshine Act Notice

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a notice regarding an upcoming commission meeting. The notice specifies the date, time, place, and matters to be considered during the meeting, adhering to Sunshine Act requirements.

OSHA Clarifies Lead Contamination on Surfaces

OSHA has issued a clarification regarding the interpretation of "as free as practicable" for lead contamination on surfaces in its lead standard for construction. This guidance addresses employer responsibilities for maintaining clean work areas and lunchroom facilities to minimize lead exposure.

OSHA Guidance on Recordability of Lithium-Ion Battery Injuries

OSHA issued guidance clarifying that workplace injuries resulting from employees improperly carrying personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (e.g., in e-cigarettes) are considered work-related and must be recorded under OSHA's recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR Part 1904). The guidance addresses a specific scenario involving unprotected batteries sparking in a pocket.

Texas Workforce Commission Launches Streamlined State Application

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has launched a new, streamlined State of Texas Application on WorkInTexas.com. This initiative, announced by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to simplify the application process for job seekers and employers.

Texas Workforce Commission Wins National Reemployment Award

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment for its Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. The award recognizes TWC's innovative use of AI-powered job readiness tools and personalized coaching to help unemployment insurance claimants return to work faster.