EPA Identifies Potential Risks to Workers Who Handle the Herbicide Paraquat

EPA has published draft human health and ecological risk assessments for paraquat dichloride, an herbicide currently used to control weeds and grasses in agricultural and commercial settings.

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October 17, 2019

CSB Links Pipe Corrosion to Massive Explosions, Fire at Philadelphia Refinery

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has released a preliminary report that explains how corrosion of a piping component led to the massive fire and explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery on June 21.

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October 17, 2019

California Updates Resources Ahead of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

In recognition of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20 to 26, the California Department of Public Health has updated its resources for protecting workers from lead poisoning.

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October 17, 2019

New NIOSH Page Collects Information on Suicide and Occupation

NIOSH recently published a new web page focused on ways to prevent suicide in the workplace.

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News

EPA Identifies Potential Risks to Workers Who Handle the Herbicide Paraquat

CSB Links Pipe Corrosion to Massive Explosions, Fire at Philadelphia Refinery

California Updates Resources Ahead of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

New NIOSH Page Collects Information on Suicide and Occupation

Archive

2019

October

California Establishes Interim Cleanup Standards for Fentanyl Labs

MSHA Reinstates Regulatory Provisions for Workplace Examinations in Mines

OSHA Considers New Online Model for Outreach Training Program

Final Toxicological Profiles for Silica, Thorium Published

NIOSH Seeks Feedback on Manual of Analytical Methods

OSHA Beryllium Rule Maintains “Ancillary” Protections for Construction and Shipyard Industries

New OSHA Weighting System in Effect for Workplace Inspections

NIOSH “Workplace Solutions” Documents Address Hearing Protection, Legionella, Cold Stress

New “Toolkits” Available for Opioids, Illicit Drugs

September

CDC: Eighteen Silicosis Cases among U.S. Stone Workers Since 2017

OSHA Adds New Fit-Testing Protocols

EPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed PBT Rule

NIOSH Investigates Potential Drug Exposures among Evidence Handlers

AIHA Publishes New Edition of Toxicology Principles for the Industrial Hygienist

Cast Your Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes

CSB Links Fatal Explosion to Failed Piping at Texas Chemical Manufacturer

NIOSH Finds Overexposures to Carbon Monoxide, Noise, Other Hazards among Wildland Firefighters

Report: EPA Lacks Effective Strategy for Implementing, Enforcing Lead-Based Paint Rule

Revised Z10 Management Systems Standard Now Available

NIOSH Survey to Focus on Safe Handling of Engineered Nanomaterials

European Chemicals Agency Urges Companies to Prepare for "No-Deal" Brexit

NIOSH Evaluates Radon Exposures in Park Caverns, Buildings

NIOSH Publishes Guide to Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators

CSB: Worker Participation Can Help Prevent Chemical Incidents

NIOSH Webinar to Present an "Expanded Focus" on OHS

MSHA Seeks Information on Miners' Exposure to Quartz

CDC, FDA Investigate Outbreak of Lung Disease Associated with E-Cigarette Use

August

AIHA Kicks Off "Conversation Commitment" Challenge

Award Recipient Kathryn Crawford Honored at AIHce EXP

Call for Abstracts for 2020 World Congress Opens Sept. 15

Webinar to Address "Fatigue Failure" and Musculoskeletal Disorders

EPA Materials Discuss "High-Priority" Chemicals, Including Formaldehyde

NIOSH Examines Hearing Loss Among Oil and Gas, Mining Workers

EU-OSHA Document Helps Facilitate Conversations about MSDs at Work

EPA Publishes Supporting Materials for Chemicals Designated as "Low Priority"

Research Organization Releases Updated Tools for Preventing Heat Stress

NIOSH to Host Two Webinars during Inaugural Respiratory Protection Week

New Report Urges Action to Manage Legionella in Water Systems

EPA: "Unreasonable" Risks to Workers Associated with Solvent 1-BP

OSHA Mulls Revisions to Table 1 of Its Silica Standard for Construction

Video Depicts Proper Use of PPE to Prevent Exposures to Illicit Drugs

New Guidance Compares U.S., Canadian HazCom Requirements

Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Goes into Effect in California

New OSHA Web Page Collects Guidance, Resources on Leading Indicators

Call for Proposals Opens for IOHA 2020 in South Korea

ACGIH Adds Welding Fume, Other Chemical Substances to "Under Study" List

3M Fall Protection Issues Product Recall of Two Nano-Lok Devices

NIOSH Evaluates Chemical Exposures, Ergonomics at Four Nail Salons

NIOSH Software Helps Reduce the Risk of Ground Falls for Miners

July

NIOSH Evaluates Exposure to Secondhand Cannabis Smoke in Open-Air Setting

Researchers Receive NIOSH Grant to Study Alternatives to Diesel Fuel in Mines

OSHA Urges Businesses, Organizations to Participate in Safe + Sound Week

New OSHA Alerts Address Hazards of Flood Cleanup, Other Situations

NIOSH to Develop Training on Shift Work, Long Hours in Law Enforcement

JOEH Presents "Virtual Issue" on Heat Stress

U.K. Organization Issues Draft Guideline on IAQ at Home

Substances with Endocrine-Disrupting Properties Identified as "High Concern" in EU

Final Report on 2014 Fatal Chemical Release Outlines Safety Deficiencies

Report: Workers Experience Secondhand Smoke Exposure Despite Smoke-Free Laws

NIOSH Releases Revised Method for Asbestos Analysis

New NIOSH Report Outlines Its Occupational Exposure Banding Process

NIOSH Finds Overexposures to Noise at a Precast Concrete Manufacturer

EPA Lowers Limits on Lead in Dust on Floors and Windowsills

AIHce EXP 2019 Awards

EPA Finds Limited to No "Unreasonable" Risk for 1,4-Dioxane and HBCD

Final Toxicological Profiles for TCE, PERC Published

NIOSH Seeks Partners to Develop New PAPR Designs for Healthcare Workers

June

NIOSH Suggests Ways to Increase Participation in Health Promotion Programs