Substances with Reproductive Toxicity Identified as "High Concern" in EU

The European Chemicals Agency added four new substances to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern for authorization.

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January 16, 2020

MSHA to Revise Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines

A direct final rule published by MSHA revises the agency's safety standards for explosives at metal and nonmetal mines.

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January 16, 2020

February Webinar to Focus on Occupational Exposures and Pregnancy

An upcoming webinar hosted by the Scientific Liaison Coalition is intended to encourage healthcare providers and companies to examine workplace conditions for women in their reproductive years to help prevent harmful exposures during pregnancy.

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January 16, 2020

NIOSH Launches Study of Hazards to Grounds Management Workers

NIOSH seeks firms in the landscaping and grounds management fields to participate in a research project to evaluate and control hazards to landscapers, groundskeepers, hardscapers, and arborists.

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News

Substances with Reproductive Toxicity Identified as "High Concern" in EU

MSHA to Revise Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines

February Webinar to Focus on Occupational Exposures and Pregnancy

NIOSH Launches Study of Hazards to Grounds Management Workers

Archive

2020

January

NIOSH Evaluates Firefighters' Exposures to Asbestos Near Libby, Montana

EPA: Formaldehyde Among Next Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation

NIOSH Issues Update to Standard Testing Procedure for N95 Series Filters

EPA Allows More Time for Comments on NMP Draft Risk Evaluation

2019

December

AIHA Office to Close for the Holidays

NIOSH to Develop Categorical OELs for Engineered Nanomaterials

OSHA Corrects Standards on Walking-Working Surfaces, PPE, and Special Industries

New Fact Sheet Series from NIOSH Focuses on PPE Themes, Trends

OSHA Renews Focus on Amputation Hazards in Manufacturing

In Memoriam: Thomas C. Goob II

Call for Volunteers: AIHA Finance Committee

Resources Seek to Protect Stone Workers from Silica Dust Exposure, Silicosis

Draft Toxicological Profiles for Chlorobenzene, Other Chemicals Published

Proposal Would Require Reporting of Accidental Chemical Releases within Four Hours

Researchers Examine Skin Exposure to Pesticides among Apple Growers

NIOSH Study Finds Health Issues among Patient Care Aides

EPA Considers Future Rulemaking Related to PFAS

European Chemicals Agency Maps Its "Chemical Universe"

Temporary OSHA Policy Addresses Certifications from Crane Institute Certification

November

House Passes Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare, Social Services

OSHA Rules on Emergency Response, Workplace Violence Remain Stalled

Ban on Retail Distribution of Methylene Chloride to Consumers Now in Effect

NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for P95 Series Filters

EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard

Revised OSHA Page Focuses on Ionizing Radiation Hazards

OSHA Announces Changes to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program

NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for N95 Series Filters

NIOSH to Develop IDLH Values for Six Chemicals

NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for P99 Series Filters

Researchers Examine Exposures from Use of Biological Degreasing Stations

International Organizations Launch Global Coalition on Occupational Safety and Health

NIOSH Urges Employers to Combat Driver Fatigue

OSHA: Training Needed for Temp Workers in Shipyards

NIOSH: Firefighters Experience Health Effects Following Response to a Chemical Fire

EPA: Certain Uses of NMP Present "Unreasonable" Risks to Workers, Consumers

October

OSHA Publishes "Significant Changes" to Field Operations Manual

European Agency Prioritizes BPA, Other Chemicals under REACH

NIOSH: Workers Overexposed to Silica during Fire Debris Cleanup

EPA Identifies "Adverse Health Risks" Related to Methylene Chloride Exposure

Results of Recent Bylaws Vote Are In

European Chemicals Agency Proposes OEL for Lead, Notations for Diisocyanates

NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for PAPRs with Hoods or Helmets

Toxicological Profile for Antimony Describes Adverse Health Effects

NIOSH Examines Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs at Veterinary Hospital

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

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