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Synchronicity: The Successes of Video Exposure Monitoring
May 25, 2023
Clearing the Air on Air Purifiers
May 24, 2023
EPA Proposes New Occupational Risk Mitigation Measures for Two Pesticides
May 18, 2023
ASTM to Consider Standards for Air Sampling of Emergency Incidents
May 11, 2023
Lack of Hurricane Preparedness Led to 2020 Chemical Release and Fire, CSB Finds
May 4, 2023
New Toxicological Profile Published for Nitrophenols
May 4, 2023
EPA Proposes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride
April 27, 2023
New NIOSH Documents Address Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings
April 27, 2023
NIOSH Launches Registry to Understand, Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service
April 27, 2023
EPA Proposes Standards to Reduce Occupational Ethylene Oxide Exposures
April 20, 2023
European Agency Prioritizes Lead, Other Substances Under REACH
April 20, 2023
European Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for 1,3-Butadiene, Bisphenol A
April 13, 2023
Studies Examine Inhalation Toxicity of Flavoring Compounds
April 6, 2023
EPA Seeks Early Mitigation of Exposures to Four Organophosphate Pesticides
March 23, 2023
Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Lead Standards
March 16, 2023
EPA Requests Additional Comments on Proposed Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
March 16, 2023
European Agency to Evaluate Health Effects of Five Substances on Workers
March 16, 2023
CSB Highlights Hazards of Emergency Discharges from Pressure Release Valves
March 9, 2023
NIOSH Video Highlights Hazards of Fluid Transfers in Oil and Gas Extraction
March 9, 2023
EPA Proposes Principles, Approach for Cumulative Risk Assessment
March 2, 2023
NIOSH Reopens Comment Period on Silica Hazards in Artificial Stone Fabrication
March 2, 2023
EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct Cleanup from Ohio Train Derailment
February 23, 2023
New Silica Resources Available from California Department of Public Health
February 23, 2023
Vinyl Chloride Among Four Tox Profiles Released for Public Comment
February 16, 2023
European Commission Proposes Lower OEL for Lead
February 16, 2023
European Agency Makes Recommendations Regarding OELs for Chloroprene, GMA
February 9, 2023
Production of "Inactive" PFAS Would Require EPA Review Under Proposed Rule
February 9, 2023
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Grows to Three Members
February 9, 2023
OSHA Revises Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program
February 2, 2023
Training on Occupational Exposure to Fentanyl, Other Opioids Updated
February 2, 2023
OSHA Publication Revisits Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release
January 26, 2023
Report: One Year After Illinois Chemical Fire, Community Concerns Persist
January 26, 2023
European Agency Adds Melamine, Used in Polymers and Resins, to Hazardous Chemicals List
January 26, 2023
Uterine Cancers Related to 9/11 Exposures Now Covered by World Trade Center Health Program
January 19, 2023
Revised Risk Determination for the Solvent TCE Finalized by EPA
January 19, 2023
Changes to EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List Include Removal of One PFAS
January 19, 2023
Fatal Work Injuries Increased Nearly 9 Percent in 2021, Report Finds
January 12, 2023
CSB Chair: Frigid Temperatures Led to “Unprecedented” Increase in Chemical Incidents
January 12, 2023
New Reports Describe Findings from CSB Investigations of Three Incidents
January 12, 2023
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride
January 5, 2023
Study Describes COPD Mortality by Industry and Occupation
December 15, 2022
Additional Proposed ERPGs Available for Public Comment
December 15, 2022
Senate Confirms New CSB Chairperson, Board Member
December 15, 2022
Assessment of Stockpiled PPE Identifies Potential Quality Problems with Surgical Gowns
December 8, 2022
EPA Tests Solutions Containing Peracetic Acid, Other Products for Fentanyl Remediation
December 8, 2022
AIHA Guideline Foundation Seeks Comments on Proposed ERPGs
December 1, 2022
New EPA Resources Aim to Reduce Lead Exposure during Home Renovation
December 1, 2022
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Methylene Chloride
November 22, 2022
NIOSH Seeks Experts to Serve on Advisory Committee to World Trade Center Health Program
November 10, 2022
NIOSH Announces 2023 Update of Its Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
November 3, 2022
Study Examines Occupational Exposure to Bioaerosols during Embalming
October 27, 2022
CSB Highlights Hazards of Flammable Chemicals Following Fire at High School
October 27, 2022
Report Recommends Refocusing Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
October 20, 2022
Online Course Seeks to Increase Awareness of Opioids in the Workplace
October 13, 2022
CSB Report Highlights Corrosion Concerns in Refineries' HF Alkylation Units
October 13, 2022
European Commission Proposes Lower Asbestos OEL
October 6, 2022
OSHA Eyes Potential Changes to PSM Standard
September 29, 2022
NIOSH to Crowdsource Solutions to Address Counterfeit N95s
September 29, 2022
EPA Proposes Cancellation of Pesticide PCNB
September 29, 2022
Global Study on Cancer Burden: Asbestos Exposure Remains a Leading Risk Factor
September 15, 2022
National Academies Recommends Testing for PFAS Exposure
September 15, 2022
EPA Proposes to Designate PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
September 15, 2022
EPA Releases Another Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride
September 15, 2022
CSB Publishes Guidance on Reporting of Accidental Releases
September 8, 2022
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Pigment Violet 29
September 8, 2022
EPA Seeks Comments on Risk Management Program Revision
August 31, 2022
IARC Releases Monograph on 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Other Industrial Chemicals
August 31, 2022
IARC: Firefighters' Occupational Exposures Cause Cancer
August 25, 2022
New Toxicological Profile Published for Ethylene Oxide
August 25, 2022
Chemicals from Deepwater Horizon Spill Linked with Asthma Symptoms, NIH Finds
August 18, 2022
NIOSH Advises Firefighters on Safe Use of Gas Detection Equipment
August 18, 2022
OSHA Targets May 2023 for Proposed Rule on Infectious Diseases
August 11, 2022
CSB Launches Training Application on Process Safety Management
August 4, 2022
Report Outlines Occupational Sampling for Nanomaterials
August 4, 2022
EPA Revises Risk Determination for 1-Bromopropane
July 28, 2022
EPA Revises Risk Determinations for Three Solvents
July 14, 2022
New Skin Notation Profile Focuses on Flavoring Compounds
July 14, 2022
Webinars to Focus on Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards
July 14, 2022
New Toxicological Profile Published for Acetone
July 7, 2022
European Agency Adds Substance Used in Polymers to Hazardous Chemicals List
July 7, 2022
OSHA to Revise Lead Standards
June 30, 2022
European Commission Clarifies Definition of Nanomaterials
June 30, 2022
Report: Research on Indoor Chemistry Should Be a National Priority
June 23, 2022
MSHA to Increase Inspections, Silica Sampling at Mines
June 16, 2022
NIOSH Seeks Comments on Silica Hazards in Artificial Stone Fabrication
June 9, 2022
Virtual Exhibition Focuses on 9/11 Exposures, Health Effects
June 2, 2022
Bridging the Data Gap: Using Robots to Simulate Human Exposures
May 25, 2022
CDC Highlights Increase in Mesothelioma Deaths Among Women
May 19, 2022
EU Report Represents Next Step in Development of OELs for PAHs
May 19, 2022
New EPA Rule Would Require More Comprehensive Reporting on Asbestos
May 12, 2022
European Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for Four Carcinogens
May 12, 2022
CSB: Mixture of Incompatible Chemicals Caused Fatal 2019 Explosion
May 5, 2022
IARC Evaluates Carcinogenicity of Agents Including Cobalt, Antimony
May 5, 2022
Toxicological Profile Published for the Industrial Chemical 1,1-Dichloroethene
May 5, 2022
Regional Emphasis Program Targets Silica Overexposures Among Stone Workers
April 28, 2022
Draft Toxicological Profiles for Mercury, Other Chemicals Published
April 28, 2022
New Video Highlights Safety Issues That Led to Fatal Fire at Paper Mill in 2020
April 14, 2022
New EPA Rule Would Ban Chrysotile Asbestos
April 7, 2022
EU Revises OEL for Benzene, Adds New OELs for Two Substances
April 7, 2022
EPA Requires Companies to Submit Data on Consumer Exposure for Eight Chemicals
March 31, 2022
April Virtual Summit to Address Noise, Heat Stress in Oil and Gas Industry
March 17, 2022
New OSHA Page Collects Resources for Oil Spill Emergencies
March 17, 2022
AIHA Guideline Foundation Seeks Comments on Three Proposed ERPGs
March 17, 2022
EPA Proposes Revised Risk Determination for Pigment Violet 29
March 10, 2022
Webinar to Focus on Chemical Hazard Assessment Tool Developed by European, Intergovernmental Organizations
March 10, 2022
NIOSH Outlines How Respirator Approval Program Applications Are Prioritized
March 3, 2022
ECHA Proposes Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
March 3, 2022
New Draft Toxicological Profile Focuses on Beryllium
March 3, 2022
March Webinar Will Wrap Up Three-Part Series on Skin Sensitization
February 24, 2022
New OSHA Resources Span Topics from Asbestos in Schools to Ventilation
February 24, 2022
EPA Allows More Time for Comments on Draft Scope Document for Asbestos Risk Evaluation
February 17, 2022
New Document Highlights Initiatives Addressing Opioids in the Workplace
February 17, 2022
NIOSH Reports Address Occupational Exposures to Opioids Among First Responders
February 17, 2022
National Academies Proposes Expansion of Respiratory Protection to the Public
February 10, 2022
New Data Visuals from NIOSH Examine Workplace Lead Exposure Trends
February 3, 2022
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Gains Two New Members
February 3, 2022
Toxicological Profile Published for Chemical Found in Many Plastic Products
January 27, 2022
EPA Drafts Approach to Assess Ambient Air, Water Exposures to Fenceline Communities
January 27, 2022
European Agency Adds Four Substances to Hazardous Chemicals List
January 20, 2022
New NIOSH Document Focuses on Field-Based Monitoring for Respirable Crystalline Silica
January 12, 2022
EPA Adds 1-Bromopropane to List of Hazardous Air Pollutants
January 12, 2022
Flame-Retardant Chemical, Water Disinfection Byproducts Added to Report on Carcinogens
January 6, 2022
New NIOSH Booklet Provides Solutions for Controlling Dust in Mines
January 6, 2022
OSHA Is Working on a Proposed Rule on Infectious Diseases
December 16, 2021
Senate Confirms New Members of Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
December 16, 2021
NIOSH "Toolbox Talk" Focuses on Respiratory Protection in Construction
December 9, 2021
Agencies Issue Advisory on Improper Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
December 2, 2021
EPA May Require Contract Sterilization Facilities to Report Ethylene Oxide Releases
December 2, 2021
New Fentanyl Detection Standards Have Emergency-Response Applications
November 11, 2021
Fact Sheet Collects Resources on Protecting Workers During Disaster Response
November 4, 2021
CDC Lowers Blood Lead Reference Value for Children
October 28, 2021
European Chemicals Agency Proposes OEL for Isoprene
October 21, 2021
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Midwest Workers at High Risk of Exposure to Health Hazards
October 21, 2021
EPA to Announce Winners of Wildfire IAQ Competition
October 7, 2021
European Chemicals Agency Proposes OELs for 1,4-Dioxane
September 30, 2021
NIOSH Recognizes Organizations for Innovations to Protect Health, Safety of Mine Workers
September 30, 2021
EPA Extends Deadlines for Health, Safety Data Reporting for 50 Chemicals
September 30, 2021
WHO and ILO: Air Pollution Among Leading Causes of Work-Related Deaths in 2016
September 23, 2021
Two New NIOSH Fact Sheets Focus on Respirators
September 16, 2021
EU Database Publishes Information on Hazardous Chemicals in Products
September 16, 2021
New Edition of Mining Dust Control Handbook Released by NIOSH
September 2, 2021
NIOSH Evaluates Health Hazards at Train Maintenance Facility
September 2, 2021
Two Toxicological Profiles Published for Industrial, Manufactured Chemicals
September 2, 2021
European Chemicals Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for Cobalt
August 26, 2021
NIOSH Extends Comment Period on PPE Use for Underserved User Populations
August 19, 2021
Health Canada Finds No "Health Risks of Concern" in Masks Containing Graphene
August 19, 2021
European Chemicals Agency Seeks Evidence Regarding Monitoring Approaches for PAHs
August 12, 2021
New Draft Toxicological Profile for Acetone Published
August 5, 2021
CSB Releases Safety Video on 2019 Toxic Gas Release
August 5, 2021
OSHA Proposes Nearly $1 Million in Employer Penalties for Fatal Nitrogen Release
July 29, 2021
OSHA Updates Tree Care Enforcement Guidance, Considers Potential Rulemaking
July 22, 2021
Draft NIOSH Report Focuses on Developing OELs, OEBs for Engineered Nanomaterials
July 15, 2021
New NIOSH Page Discusses PFAS Exposures, Research
July 8, 2021
European Agency Adds Solvent 1,4-Dioxane to Hazardous Chemicals List
July 8, 2021
EPA Announces Policy Changes, Upcoming Actions for Chemical Risk Evaluations
July 1, 2021
New EPA Rule Requires Health, Safety Data Reporting for 50 Chemicals
July 1, 2021
OSHA Resource Summarizes PPE Information for Emergency Workers
June 24, 2021
New Guidance, Resources on Beryllium Available from OSHA
June 17, 2021
NIOSH Derives New REL for Occupational Exposure to Silver Nanomaterials
June 10, 2021
EPA Updates Tools for Calculating Occupational Exposure to Pesticides
June 10, 2021
OSHA Introduces “Sampling Groups” for Analytical Methods
June 8, 2021
IH Shares Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Event Response
June 7, 2021
OSHA to Hold Hearing on Proposed Updates to Its Hazard Communication Standard
June 3, 2021
OSHA to Join EPA in Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention Regulations
June 3, 2021
EPA Extends Option to Delay Annual Fit Testing for Agricultural Pesticide Handlers
May 20, 2021
NIOSH Publishes Fact Sheet on Prescription Opioid, Benzodiazepine Safety and Health
May 12, 2021
European Chemicals Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for Isoprene
May 12, 2021
NIOSH Evaluates Lead Exposures During Water Line Replacement Activities
May 6, 2021
Federal Agency Publishes New Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls
May 6, 2021
Researchers Urge Focus on Elimination, Substitution to Prevent Methylene Chloride-Related Fatalities
April 29, 2021
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Updates to Hazard Communication Standard
April 22, 2021
Health Canada: Masks Containing Graphene May Pose Health Risks
April 15, 2021
Registration Opens for Silica in the Oilfield Summit 2.0
April 8, 2021
Federal Agency Publishes New Toxicological Profiles for Three Chemicals
April 1, 2021
European Chemicals Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for 1,4-Dioxane
March 25, 2021
CDC: E-Cigarette Use High Among Certain Industries, Occupations
March 11, 2021
EPA to Update "Systematic Review" Approach for Chemical Risk Evaluations
February 18, 2021
OSHA Proposes to Update Its Hazard Communication Standard
February 11, 2021
CSB Investigating Fatal Liquid Nitrogen Release at Georgia Poultry Plant
February 4, 2021
EPA Finalizes Rules on Exposures to Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals
January 21, 2021
Workshop Highlights Respiratory Hazards for "Nontraditional Workers," Public
January 14, 2021
EPA and OSHA to Collaborate on Review of New Chemicals
January 14, 2021
EPA Updates Modeling Tool for Evaluating Chemicals' Carcinogenic Potential
January 14, 2021
EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation of Chrysotile Asbestos
January 7, 2021
EPA Rule Lowers Clearance Levels for Lead in Dust on Floors, Windowsills
January 7, 2021
EPA Completes Risk Evaluation of Dry-Cleaning Solvent Perchloroethylene
December 17, 2020
Inspector General to MSHA: Silica Exposure Limit Is Out of Date
December 17, 2020
EPA Requests Public Comment on Ethylene Oxide Draft Risk Assessment
November 24, 2020
EPA: Inhalation, Dermal Exposure to Carbon Tetrachloride Presents Risks to Workers
November 12, 2020
New Data Prompts Significant Revision to EPA Risk Evaluation for PV29
November 12, 2020
Cyclohexanone Among Five Chemicals with New NIOSH Skin Notation Profiles
November 5, 2020
Final Toxicological Profiles for Chlorobenzene, Other Chemicals Published
November 5, 2020
California to List Molybdenum Trioxide, Indium Tin Oxide as Known Carcinogens
October 29, 2020
CDC Seeks New Members for World Trade Center Health Program Committee
October 29, 2020
Workshop to Explore Theoretical Background of Exposure Models
October 15, 2020
Proposed NIOSH Study Would Examine Respiratory Morbidity in Styrene-Exposed Workers
October 15, 2020
EPA: Use of HBCD in Building, Construction Materials Poses Risks to Workers
October 15, 2020
Draft Document Describes Adverse Health Effects of Ethylene Oxide Exposure
October 1, 2020
ECHA to Chemical Companies: Prepare for End of Brexit Transition Period
September 24, 2020
NIOSH Updates Software for Modeling Fire and Contaminant Spread in Mines
September 24, 2020
CSB: Perceived Conflicts Hamper Management, Control of Combustible Dust
September 17, 2020
European Chemicals Agency Proposes OELs for Cadmium
September 17, 2020
EPA to Consider Small Business Input on Rulemakings for Methylene Chloride, 1-BP
September 17, 2020
New Decade of HHS Public Health Initiative Includes OHS Objectives
September 10, 2020
OSHA Revises Beryllium Standards for Construction, Shipyards
September 3, 2020
NIOSH's Respiratory Protection Week to Feature Two New Webinars
August 27, 2020
EPA Funding Available for Reducing Exposures to Indoor Air Contaminants
August 20, 2020
Georgia Publishes New Resources on Lead Exposures
August 20, 2020
EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation of Solvent 1-BP
August 13, 2020
Agency Publishes Final Toxicological Profiles for Lead and Glyphosate
August 13, 2020
Board Approves New Working Group for Museum and Cultural Heritage Industry
August 13, 2020
Workshop to Address Assessment of Respiratory Protective Devices
July 30, 2020
Agencies Seek Presentations for Workshop on Silica Exposure in Mining
July 30, 2020
NIOSH Publishes IDLH Values for Bromine Trifluoride, Other Chemicals
July 23, 2020
New Profile for Herbicide 2,4-D Summarizes Toxicological Information
July 23, 2020
New OSHA Rule Revises Beryllium Standard for General Industry
July 16, 2020
OSHA Directive Aims to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards
July 1, 2020
CSB Urges Chemical Facilities to Prepare for Extreme Weather
July 1, 2020
NIOSH Publishes Instructions for Preparing Solutions for Qualitative Fit Testing
June 25, 2020
NIOSH Highlights Health Hazards Associated with Disinfectants Used Against Viruses
June 25, 2020
EPA Rule Would Align Lead Clearance Levels with Hazard Levels
June 25, 2020
CDC Report Urges Increased Focus on Pneumoconioses
June 18, 2020
Upton Sinclair Lecture 2020: Investigative Reporter Susie Neilson Reveals Dangerous Side of California's Recycling Industry
June 11, 2020
Reorganization in NIOSH Addresses Changes in the Mining Industry
May 28, 2020
New Profile for Molybdenum Describes Toxicological, Health Effects Information
May 28, 2020
New WEEL Documentation for Two Chemicals Available for Public Comment
May 21, 2020
California Adds Fact Sheet on N-Methylpyrrolidone Exposure to Proposition 65 Website
May 14, 2020
NIOSH Updates List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings for 2020
May 7, 2020
Trainers Gain New Features in Update to NIOSH Software That Helps Miners Recognize Hazards
May 7, 2020
Draft Risk Evaluation Finds Dry-Cleaning Chemical Poses "Unreasonable Risk" to Workers
April 30, 2020
NIOSH Surveys Effect of "Safety Climate Constructs" on Mine Worker Health, Safety Performance
April 30, 2020
EPA Publishes Draft Scope Documents for Formaldehyde, Other "High-Priority" Chemicals
April 23, 2020
EPA Seeks Feedback on Draft Scope Documents for 13 "High-Priority" Chemicals
April 16, 2020
In Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, EPA Finds "Unreasonable Risk" to Workers, Others
April 9, 2020
New NIOSH Posters Address Potential Hazards, Controls for 3D Printing
March 26, 2020
ATSDR Finalizes Toxicological Profiles for Methyl Bromide, Other Chemicals
March 26, 2020
NIOSH: Officers Report Flu-Like Symptoms Following an Operation
March 19, 2020
NIOSH Incorporates Written Plans in Risk Assessment Process
March 12, 2020
NIOSH Finds Electronics Recycling Employees Exposed to Metals, Flame Retardants
March 12, 2020
European Chemicals Agency to Assess OELs for Asbestos, Cadmium
March 12, 2020
NIOSH to Develop Resources on Recovery from Substance Misuse
March 5, 2020
NIOSH and MSHA Partner to Address Respirable Mine Dust
February 27, 2020
EPA: TCE Use Presents "Unreasonable" Risks for Workers, Consumers
February 27, 2020
Hazard Alert Reports Elevated Blood Lead Levels among Kentucky Workers
February 20, 2020
NIOSH: Forensic Laboratory Chemists Exposed to Controlled Substances
February 13, 2020
Chemical Information Portal Update Seeks to Improve Functionality
February 13, 2020
OSHA Establishes National Emphasis Program to Reduce Silica Exposures
February 6, 2020
CSB Approves Final Rule on Accidental Chemical Release Reporting
February 6, 2020
U.K. Government: Worker Protections Continue Following "Brexit"
February 6, 2020
EPA: Carbon Tetrachloride May Present Exposure Risks for Some Workers
January 30, 2020
ACGIH Board Ratifies 2020 TLVs and BEIs
January 30, 2020
New Earthquake Hazard Alert Focuses on Emergency Response Workers
January 23, 2020
"Faces of Black Lung" Video Shows Effects on Young Miners
January 23, 2020
NIOSH Highlights Importance of Maintaining Acceptable IEQ during Construction
January 23, 2020
Substances with Reproductive Toxicity Identified as "High Concern" in EU
January 16, 2020
February Webinar to Focus on Occupational Exposures and Pregnancy
January 16, 2020
NIOSH Launches Study of Hazards to Grounds Management Workers
January 16, 2020
NIOSH Evaluates Firefighters' Exposures to Asbestos Near Libby, Montana
January 9, 2020
EPA: Formaldehyde Among Next Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation
January 9, 2020
NIOSH Issues Update to Standard Testing Procedure for N95 Series Filters
January 9, 2020
EPA Allows More Time for Comments on NMP Draft Risk Evaluation
January 9, 2020
NIOSH to Develop Categorical OELs for Engineered Nanomaterials
December 19, 2019
New Fact Sheet Series from NIOSH Focuses on PPE Themes, Trends
December 19, 2019
Resources Seek to Protect Stone Workers from Silica Dust Exposure, Silicosis
December 13, 2019
Draft Toxicological Profiles for Chlorobenzene, Other Chemicals Published
December 13, 2019
Proposal Would Require Reporting of Accidental Chemical Releases within Four Hours
December 13, 2019
Researchers Examine Skin Exposure to Pesticides among Apple Growers
December 13, 2019
NIOSH Study Finds Health Issues among Patient Care Aides
December 5, 2019
EPA Considers Future Rulemaking Related to PFAS
December 5, 2019
European Chemicals Agency Maps Its "Chemical Universe"
December 5, 2019
Ban on Retail Distribution of Methylene Chloride to Consumers Now in Effect
November 27, 2019
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
November 21, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for N95 Series Filters
November 21, 2019
NIOSH to Develop IDLH Values for Six Chemicals
November 14, 2019
OSHA: Training Needed for Temp Workers in Shipyards
November 7, 2019
NIOSH: Firefighters Experience Health Effects Following Response to a Chemical Fire
November 7, 2019
EPA: Certain Uses of NMP Present "Unreasonable" Risks to Workers, Consumers
November 7, 2019
European Agency Prioritizes BPA, Other Chemicals under REACH
October 31, 2019
NIOSH: Workers Overexposed to Silica during Fire Debris Cleanup
October 31, 2019
EPA Identifies "Adverse Health Risks" Related to Methylene Chloride Exposure
October 31, 2019
European Chemicals Agency Proposes OEL for Lead, Notations for Diisocyanates
October 24, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for PAPRs with Hoods or Helmets
October 24, 2019
Toxicological Profile for Antimony Describes Adverse Health Effects
October 24, 2019
NIOSH Examines Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs at Veterinary Hospital
October 24, 2019
EPA Identifies Potential Risks to Workers Who Handle the Herbicide Paraquat
October 17, 2019
CSB Links Pipe Corrosion to Massive Explosions, Fire at Philadelphia Refinery
October 17, 2019
California Updates Resources Ahead of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 17, 2019
California Establishes Interim Cleanup Standards for Fentanyl Labs
October 17, 2019
MSHA Reinstates Regulatory Provisions for Workplace Examinations in Mines
October 10, 2019
OSHA Considers New Online Model for Outreach Training Program
October 10, 2019
Final Toxicological Profiles for Silica, Thorium Published
October 10, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Feedback on Manual of Analytical Methods
October 10, 2019
OSHA Beryllium Rule Maintains “Ancillary” Protections for Construction and Shipyard Industries
October 3, 2019
NIOSH “Workplace Solutions” Documents Address Hearing Protection, Legionella, Cold Stress
October 3, 2019
New “Toolkits” Available for Opioids, Illicit Drugs
October 3, 2019
CDC: Eighteen Silicosis Cases among U.S. Stone Workers Since 2017
September 26, 2019
OSHA Adds New Fit-Testing Protocols
September 26, 2019
EPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed PBT Rule
September 26, 2019
NIOSH Investigates Potential Drug Exposures among Evidence Handlers
September 26, 2019
CSB Links Fatal Explosion to Failed Piping at Texas Chemical Manufacturer
September 19, 2019
NIOSH Finds Overexposures to Carbon Monoxide, Noise, Other Hazards among Wildland Firefighters
September 19, 2019
Report: EPA Lacks Effective Strategy for Implementing, Enforcing Lead-Based Paint Rule
September 19, 2019
NIOSH Survey to Focus on Safe Handling of Engineered Nanomaterials
September 12, 2019
European Chemicals Agency Urges Companies to Prepare for "No-Deal" Brexit
September 12, 2019
NIOSH Publishes Guide to Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
September 12, 2019
CSB: Worker Participation Can Help Prevent Chemical Incidents
September 5, 2019
MSHA Seeks Information on Miners' Exposure to Quartz
September 5, 2019
CDC, FDA Investigate Outbreak of Lung Disease Associated with E-Cigarette Use
September 5, 2019
EPA Materials Discuss "High-Priority" Chemicals, Including Formaldehyde
August 29, 2019
EPA Publishes Supporting Materials for Chemicals Designated as "Low Priority"
August 22, 2019
NIOSH to Host Two Webinars during Inaugural Respiratory Protection Week
August 22, 2019
EPA: "Unreasonable" Risks to Workers Associated with Solvent 1-BP
August 15, 2019
OSHA Mulls Revisions to Table 1 of Its Silica Standard for Construction
August 15, 2019
Video Depicts Proper Use of PPE to Prevent Exposures to Illicit Drugs
August 15, 2019
New Guidance Compares U.S., Canadian HazCom Requirements
August 8, 2019
Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Goes into Effect in California
August 8, 2019
ACGIH Adds Welding Fume, Other Chemical Substances to "Under Study" List
August 1, 2019
NIOSH Evaluates Chemical Exposures, Ergonomics at Four Nail Salons
August 1, 2019
NIOSH Evaluates Exposure to Secondhand Cannabis Smoke in Open-Air Setting
July 25, 2019
Researchers Receive NIOSH Grant to Study Alternatives to Diesel Fuel in Mines
July 25, 2019
New OSHA Alerts Address Hazards of Flood Cleanup, Other Situations
July 25, 2019
U.K. Organization Issues Draft Guideline on IAQ at Home
July 18, 2019
Substances with Endocrine-Disrupting Properties Identified as "High Concern" in EU
July 18, 2019
Final Report on 2014 Fatal Chemical Release Outlines Safety Deficiencies
July 18, 2019
Report: Workers Experience Secondhand Smoke Exposure Despite Smoke-Free Laws
July 11, 2019
NIOSH Releases Revised Method for Asbestos Analysis
July 11, 2019
New NIOSH Report Outlines Its Occupational Exposure Banding Process
July 11, 2019
EPA Lowers Limits on Lead in Dust on Floors and Windowsills
July 3, 2019
EPA Finds Limited to No "Unreasonable" Risk for 1,4-Dioxane and HBCD
July 3, 2019
Final Toxicological Profiles for TCE, PERC Published
July 3, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Partners to Develop New PAPR Designs for Healthcare Workers
July 3, 2019
CDPH, NIOSH Address Veterinary Workers' Exposure to Anesthetic Gas
June 27, 2019
NIOSH Identifies Controls to Improve IEQ in Hospital Radiology Department
June 20, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedures for SCBA, P100 Series Filters
June 20, 2019
MSHA Upgrades Its Mine Data Retrieval System
June 13, 2019
France to Revise OELs for "Dust Without Specific Effects"
June 13, 2019
CDC Seeks IH to Serve on World Trade Center Health Program Committee
June 13, 2019
OSHA Rules on Emergency Response, Workplace Violence Stalled
June 6, 2019
JOEH Special Issue on Welding Available Online
May 30, 2019
Not Just Police: "Fentanyl Epidemic" a Concern for Several Occupational Groups
May 30, 2019
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on OHS Issues of Emerging Technologies
May 30, 2019
NIOSH Outlines Information on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
May 30, 2019
California Moves to Ban Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
May 16, 2019
New Draft Toxicological Profile for Lead Published
May 16, 2019
American Chemical Society to Highlight Nanomaterial Safety in Labs
May 9, 2019
European Chemicals Agency Seeks Evidence for Setting OELs for Lead, Diisocyanates
May 2, 2019
Report: Marijuana Use Contributes to Highest Rate of Positive Workplace Drug Tests Since 2004
May 2, 2019
Report Calculates Global Toll of Occupational Accidents, Diseases
May 2, 2019
EPA: Glyphosate Is Not a Carcinogen, Poses No Risk to Public Health
May 2, 2019
NIOSH to Analyze OHS Practices for Engineered Nanomaterials
April 25, 2019
ATSDR to Develop a New Set of Toxicological Profiles
April 25, 2019
New Rule Allows Indefinite Manufacture of Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators Used in Mining
April 25, 2019
CSB Urges EPA to Review, Update Hydrofluoric Acid Study from 1993
April 25, 2019
MSHA Extends Comment Period on Miners' Diesel Exhaust Exposure
April 18, 2019
NIOSH to Study Feasibility of Establishing a National Mesothelioma Registry
April 18, 2019
NIOSH, Partners Highlight Hazards of Silica Dust in Countertop Manufacturing
April 18, 2019
Testing for Respirator Approvals Resumes at NIOSH Lab
April 11, 2019
Report Discusses Considerations for Use of Dispersants Following Oil Spills
April 11, 2019
New Publication Describes Controls for Industrial Minerals Mining, Processing
April 11, 2019
Draft Toxicological Profile for Glyphosate Published
April 11, 2019
NIOSH Highlights Research, Resources Addressing Opioids in the Workplace
April 4, 2019
NIOSH Requests Review of Draft Skin Notation Profile Documents
March 29, 2019
NIOSH Video Features Footage of Officers' Response to Overdose Call
March 29, 2019
EPA Identifies 40 Chemicals, Including Formaldehyde, to Prioritize for Risk Evaluation
March 21, 2019
EPA to Ban Methylene Chloride in Paint Removers for Consumer Use
March 21, 2019
Research to Target "Understudied Groups" in Healthcare, Social Assistance
March 7, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Partners to License Lead-Removal Method
March 7, 2019
NIOSH Examines Police Officers' Potential Exposure to Illicit Drugs
March 7, 2019
NIOSH Issues Updates to Respirator Conformity Assessments
February 28, 2019
Toxicological "Toolbox" Update Includes More Data on Sensitization, Irritation
February 21, 2019
TSCA Inventory Update Indicates Which Chemicals Are Active in U.S. Commerce
February 21, 2019
ECHA: Companies Should Prepare for "No Deal" Scenario Ahead of Brexit
February 21, 2019
ACGIH Adopts TLVs for Chemicals Including Fluorine and Indium Tin Oxide
February 14, 2019
NIOSH: Continued Research Needed on Mixed Exposures to Noise, Ototoxicants
February 7, 2019
CDC Publishes Biomonitoring Data for New Chemicals, Including Blood VOCs
February 7, 2019
EU to Add OELs for Formaldehyde, Other Chemicals
February 7, 2019
NIOSH Charts Nanotechnology Research Plan through 2025
January 31, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Comments on PPE That Protects Against Fentanyl Exposure
January 31, 2019
FAQs Help Employers Comply with Silica Standard for General Industry
January 24, 2019
European Chemicals Agency to Provide Recommendations for OELs
January 24, 2019
Study: Many Healthcare, Social Assistance Workers at Risk of Hearing Loss
January 17, 2019
Atrazine Among Five Chemicals with New Skin Notation Profiles
January 17, 2019
ECHA Adds Six New Substances of Very High Concern
January 17, 2019
EU Report: Companies Need to Improve Chemical Safety Information for Supply Chains
January 10, 2019
Study: Many Nurses Handle Chemo Drugs without Proper PPE
January 10, 2019
IRSST Examines Association Between Firefighting and Cancers
January 10, 2019
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policy for Respiratory Hazards Not Covered by PELs
December 19, 2018
Prevalence of Black Lung Disease in Coal Miners Reaches 25-Year High
July 25, 2018
NIOSH Proposes Additions to 2018 Hazardous Drug List
February 21, 2018
UN Publishes 7th Revised Edition of the GHS "Purple Book"
September 13, 2017
IARC: Welding Fumes, UV Radiation from Welding Are Carcinogenic
April 19, 2017
NIOSH to Reevaluate Proposed IDLH Value for Peracetic Acid
March 22, 2017

Blog

Engineered Stone, Silica, and the Precautionary Principle
May 18, 2023
OEHS From Farm to Table
May 9, 2023
Workshop Explores Uses of IH Exposure Data for Occupational Risk Assessment
May 4, 2023
Integrating OEHS Into TV, Film, and Media Productions
May 2, 2023
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
April 20, 2023
An Interprofessional Approach to Controlling Hazards in Museums
April 13, 2023
My Trip to the White House
March 9, 2023
Adapting to a Hotter, Smokier Environment in the Pacific Northwest
March 3, 2023
The Effects of Climate Change on OEHS—And How OEHS Professionals Can Prepare
February 7, 2023
Building OEHS Programs as an Early Career Professional
January 17, 2023
Investigating Inhalation Exposures and Respiratory Health in Coffee Workers: A Compilation of Research Studies
December 20, 2022
September JOEH Available Online
September 22, 2022
Control Banding Approaches for Welding: A Practical Method to Protect Workers’ Health
September 8, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: The Hazards of Emergency Response
August 30, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Tackle Lead and Other Hazards
August 9, 2022
Preserving History, Protecting Safety
July 26, 2022
A Parent’s Concern
June 14, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: As Summer Approaches, OSHA Focuses on Heat and Other Initiatives
May 2, 2022
The National Academies Report on Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards
April 28, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: New Year, New NIOSH Publications
January 27, 2022
Particle Identification Analyses for Indoor Air Quality Investigations
November 4, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Expected to Be Published Soon
November 2, 2021
OEHS and Public Awareness: AIHA’s Volunteers Lead the Way
August 3, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: What’s New at OSHA?
June 22, 2021
Chemical Safety Regulations to Watch in 2021
June 17, 2021
Coming Soon: Revised Standard on Lab Ventilation
June 15, 2021
Four Tips to Protect Workers from Dangerous Manufacturing Dust
May 13, 2021
Bleaching the World
April 22, 2021
From the Archives: Readings in IAQ
April 15, 2021
Chemical Release Modeling: The Must-Have Tool in Your Emergency Response Kit
April 8, 2021
The Role of the NextGen IH in TWH, TWE, and TEH
November 12, 2020
Total Exposure Health: The Role of the IH in the Future of Exposure Management
October 13, 2020
What Does “Hazardous” Mean to You?
September 8, 2020
Proud to Be an IH: Decades of Impact
June 25, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions About Controlling Dangerous Dusts
May 14, 2020
Everyday IH: Environmental Health and Safety During a Family Move
April 30, 2020
Too Many Pesticides, Not Enough Methods
April 23, 2020
NIOSH Addresses Use (and Misuse) of Sensors
February 18, 2020
The Acetic Acid Recovery Problem
October 3, 2019

Events

AIHA University Webinar: Research Laboratory Safety in the 21st Century
January 17, 2023
Methemoglobinemia Resulting from Work in an MDI Tank
June 14, 2021
35 Years of OSHA and EPA Quantitative Risk Assessments: The Legacy of the Supreme Court's Benzene Decision Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Preparing the I/OH: Why Highly Hazardous Communicable Disease Responses Need Us Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
That Stinks! - Investigating Odor Complaints Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Peracetic Acid: Overview of the Chemistry, Uses, and Exposure Assessment Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Manganese in Welding Fume: Sources and Controls Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Introduction to the Recognition, Evaluation and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems Guideline Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Introduction to Combustible Dust Hazards and Mitigation for IHs Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Developing Respirator Cartridge Change Schedules Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Designing Dust Hoods for Better Dust Containment Webinar Recording
April 10, 2020
Asbestos and Nanoparticles: Using Benchmark Dose Methodology for Risk Assessment Webinar Recording
December 6, 2019
Welding Fumes: Suggestions for Future Research Webinar Recording
July 26, 2019

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