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

The Occupational Health Branch of the California Department of Public Health has published resources for employers and workers to minimize exposure to silica dust when working with engineered stone during countertop fabrication and installation.

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December 13, 2019

Draft Toxicological Profiles for Chlorobenzene, Other Chemicals Published

A new draft toxicological profile for chlorobenzene is now available for review and public comment from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

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December 13, 2019

Proposal Would Require Reporting of Accidental Chemical Releases within Four Hours

A rule proposed by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board would require business owners or operators to submit accidental release reports to CSB within four hours of a release.

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December 13, 2019

Researchers Examine Skin Exposure to Pesticides among Apple Growers

A recent study published by IRSST, a nonprofit scientific research organization in Québec, Canada, examined apple growers' skin exposure to pesticides, perceptions of risk, use of protective clothing, and prevention practices.

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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

Archive

2019

December

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

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"