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To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/news/john-howard-reappointed-niosh-director-6491/ --3. Labor Day: Are Young Workers the 'Lost Decade' This Labor Day, nearly one in three young workers were at work. This statistic is just one symptom of a far deeper economic reality for workers younger than 35, according to the AFL-CIO report, "Young Workers: A Lost Decade." To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/young-workers-lost-decade-2003/ --4. American Red Cross Wants You to 'Do More Than Cross Your Fingers' to Prepare for Emergencies A new survey shows that while about half of Americans have experienced a significant emergency, many people still are not ready for the unexpected because they do not know what to do. In fact, only about 12 percent of Americans are ready for an emergency. 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To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/report-violations-employment-labor-laws-3467/ --6. FMCSA Fines Lehane's Bus Service Inc. for Violating Multiple Safety Regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a civil penalty notice to Lehane's Bus Service Inc. of New Castle, Del., for alleged federal motor carrier safety violations. The $83,120 fine was the result of an investigation by FMCSA's Delaware Division into the school bus company's safety compliance record. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/news/fmcsa-lehane-violating-safety-regulations-3464/ --7. Workouts for Workaholics Even workers glued to their desks don't have an excuse for not exercising. Follow these tips from the Loyola Center for Fitness to get an in-office workout, often without even leaving your chair or venturing beyond your desk. 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