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Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): State of Science and Regulation in Air and Industrial Hygiene
September 20, 2023
Post-OSHA Final Silica Rule: What We Have Learned
September 8, 2023
AIHA University Webinar: CIH Exam Equation Sheets Explained
August 2, 2023
Strategies for Effective Risk Communication Webinar Recording
February 9, 2023
AIHA and the IH/OEHS Community: Your Role in Consensus Standards Webinar Recording
November 23, 2022
Assessing Ventilation for COVID-19 Mitigation and Beyond: Proactively Identify Ventilation Vulnerabilities Webinar Recording
February 11, 2022
ANSI/ASSP Standards - Impact on OSH Professionals Webinar Recording
December 10, 2021
ISO 45001 OHSMS Update and Overview Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
Campus Laboratory Hazards and Tragedies- Unique Challenges and Solutions Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
35 Years of OSHA and EPA Quantitative Risk Assessments: The Legacy of the Supreme Court's Benzene Decision Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020
OSHA Compliance: Emerging Issues and Inspection Preparedness Webinar Recording
April 13, 2020

News

ILO Report Highlights Need for Workplace Eyesight Protection Programs
September 14, 2023
Next Week Is National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 14, 2023
Experts Sought for Feasibility Assessment of Manhattan Project Waste Study: Sept. 22 Deadline
September 14, 2023
Report Presents Data on Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction
September 14, 2023
NIOSH Publishes Guide for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
September 7, 2023
NIOSH Rescinds One Respirator Approval Issued to Air Filtration Solutions
August 31, 2023
OSHA Clarifies Who Can Act as Employee Representatives during Inspections
August 31, 2023
CSB: Regulatory Exemptions Contributed to 2019 Fire at Texas Tank Farm
August 30, 2023
EU Establishes Emission Limits for Formaldehyde in Consumer Products
August 24, 2023
NIOSH Rescinds Respirator Approval Issued to Merilogy
August 24, 2023
EPA Orders Three Companies to Conduct PFAS Testing
August 24, 2023
Funding Needed for Recovery Friendly Workplace Programs, Report Finds
August 17, 2023
NIOSH Requests Technical Review of Draft IDLH Value Profile for HCl
August 17, 2023
BOHS Report Highlights “Crisis” in U.K. Women’s Occupational Health
August 17, 2023
Settlement Reached for East Palestine Derailment Site
August 10, 2023
Heat Wave Prompts OSHA to Intensify Enforcement Actions
August 3, 2023
NIOSH Webinar to Discuss Routine Use of Elastomeric Respirators in Healthcare
August 3, 2023
NIOSH Returns to Conventional Processing of Respirator Approvals
August 3, 2023
Cal/OSHA Emergency Standard to Address Silicosis among Engineered Stone Fabrication Workers
July 27, 2023
EPA Announces Proposal for Lower Dust-Lead Hazard and Clearance Levels
July 27, 2023
3M Scott Fire & Safety Issues User Safety Notice for Certain SCBA
July 27, 2023
OSHA Issues Hazard Alert on Welder’s Anthrax
July 20, 2023
OSHA Announces Rules to Address Injuries and Illnesses Reporting, Clarify PPE in Construction Standard
July 20, 2023
National Emphasis Program to Target Warehousing, Distribution Center Operations
July 20, 2023
EPA to Require Reporting of Asbestos Use, Exposure Information
July 13, 2023
NIOSH Webinar to Address Sensor Data, Heat Stress
July 13, 2023
EPA Releases New Framework for Assessing PFAS
July 13, 2023
MSHA Proposes to Lower Exposure Limits for Silica in Mines
July 6, 2023
NIOSH Rescinds Respirator Approval Issued to Honeywell International
July 6, 2023
Report Asks OSHA To Consider Infectious Disease Standard for Meat and Poultry Workers
July 6, 2023
ASHRAE Approves Standard on Controls for Infectious Aerosols in Indoor Spaces
June 29, 2023
NIOSH Study to Assess Cognitive Effects of Heat Exposure
June 29, 2023
Lack of Safety Procedures Led to Death of Contracted Worker, CSB Finds
June 29, 2023
NIOSH Webinar to Discuss Disinfection Study on EHMRs in Healthcare
June 29, 2023
OSHA Panel to Discuss Potential Heat Standard's Effects on Small Businesses
June 22, 2023
Draft IDLH Value Profiles for Hydrogen Bromide, Hydrogen Iodide Published
June 22, 2023
Substances Used in Inks and Toners, Production of Plastic Products Added to Hazardous Chemicals List
June 22, 2023
Ocenco Issues Respirator User Notice
June 22, 2023
EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Perchloroethylene
June 15, 2023
OSHA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Leading Indicators
June 8, 2023
NIOSH to Study Noise, Ototoxic Chemical Exposures Among Oil and Gas Workers
June 8, 2023
NIOSH: "Organizational-Level Change" Needed for Well-Being of Healthcare Workers
June 8, 2023
New NIOSH Course Focuses on Safety Culture in Healthcare
June 8, 2023
ASHRAE Completes Draft Standard on Controls for Infectious Aerosols
May 18, 2023
New Chapters on Ergonomics, Young Workers Added to OSHA Handbook
May 18, 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
NIOSH Highlights Recent Notices Regarding Respirator Approval, Safety
May 11, 2023
New Page Focuses on NIOSH Resources for Pandemic Planning
May 11, 2023
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program on Fall Prevention
May 4, 2023
Lack of Hurricane Preparedness Led to 2020 Chemical Release and Fire, CSB Finds
May 4, 2023
Washington State Repeals Prohibition on Regulations Intended to Limit MSDs
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
OSHA Warns of Heat Illness in Shipyard Confined Spaces
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
NIOSH Looks Ahead to End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
April 20, 2023
OSHA Contest Seeks New Heat Awareness Tools
April 20, 2023
NIOSH Issues Guidance on Verifying Respirator Shelf Life
April 13, 2023
European Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for 1,3-Butadiene, Bisphenol A
April 13, 2023
NIOSH Mining Program Publishes Heat Stress Training Module
April 13, 2023
Proposed Standard Targets Heat Illness Among Indoor Workers in California
April 6, 2023
ADG Requests Return of Certain PAPR Blower Units
April 6, 2023
OSHA Certifies Maine’s State Plan
March 30, 2023
Ontario Bill Would Protect Against Airborne Pandemics
March 30, 2023
OSHA, Inspector General Disagree on Recommended Improvements to Agency’s Process for Addressing Complaints
March 23, 2023
NIOSH Releases Strategic Plan for American Indian and Native Alaskan Worker Safety and Health
March 23, 2023
EPA Seeks Early Mitigation of Exposures to Four Organophosphate Pesticides
March 23, 2023
EPA to Host Webinar on Risk Assessment for Mixed Metal Oxides
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
Updated Respirator User Safety Notice Issued by 3M Scott Fire & Safety
March 16, 2023
NIOSH Revokes One Respirator Approval, Rescinds Another
March 9, 2023
NIOSH Video Highlights Hazards of Fluid Transfers in Oil and Gas Extraction
March 9, 2023
OSHA to Modernize Its Voluntary Protection Programs
March 9, 2023
PAPR-Related Notices Issued by 3M Scott Fire & Safety, Honeywell
March 2, 2023
NIOSH Issues Guidance on Protecting Gas Station, Convenience Store Workers from Violence
March 2, 2023
NIOSH Reopens Comment Period on Silica Hazards in Artificial Stone Fabrication
March 2, 2023
OSHA Issues New Document on General PPE Use
February 23, 2023
New Silica Resources Available from California Department of Public Health
February 23, 2023
European Commission Proposes Lower OEL for Lead
February 16, 2023
Federal OSHA to Leave Arizona State Plan in Place
February 16, 2023
OSHA Authorized to Certify Special Visa Applications during Investigations
February 16, 2023
OSHA: Flu Vaccination "Strongly Encouraged" for Healthcare Workers
February 9, 2023
Production of "Inactive" PFAS Would Require EPA Review Under Proposed Rule
February 9, 2023
Changes in OSHA Enforcement Guidance Seek to "Achieve a Deterrent Effect"
February 2, 2023
OSHA Revises Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program
February 2, 2023
NIOSH Evaluates Whole-Body Vibration Exposures Among Golf Course Employees
February 2, 2023
OSHA Publication Revisits Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release
January 26, 2023
OSHA Panel to Discuss Potential Standard on Workplace Violence
January 26, 2023
European Agency Adds Melamine, Used in Polymers and Resins, to Hazardous Chemicals List
January 26, 2023
NIOSH Announces Competition for Improved Respirator Fit-Testing Solutions
January 19, 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
NPPTL Evaluates SCBA Involved in a Firefighter Fatality at a Structure Fire
January 12, 2023
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride
January 5, 2023
OSHA Highlights Physical Hazards in Shipyard Confined Spaces
January 5, 2023
Honeywell Issues Stop-Use Notice for Certain PAPR Cartridges
January 5, 2023
2023 Safety Stand-Down to Be Held in May
January 5, 2023
Study Describes COPD Mortality by Industry and Occupation
December 15, 2022
New Respirator User Safety Notice Issued by 3M Scott Fire & Safety
December 15, 2022
Assessment of Stockpiled PPE Identifies Potential Quality Problems with Surgical Gowns
December 8, 2022
Respirator User Safety Notice Issued by 3M Scott Fire & Safety
December 8, 2022
ASHRAE to Develop IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard
December 8, 2022
Memo Stresses Hospitals' Obligations to Protect Workers from Violence
December 1, 2022
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Methylene Chloride
November 22, 2022
Study: One in Five Non-Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19 on the Job
November 22, 2022
DOL Highlights Resources for "Recovery-Ready Workplaces"
November 22, 2022
OSHA Publishes Monkeypox Fact Sheet for Employers, Workers
November 17, 2022
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Food Processing Workers at Local Level
November 17, 2022
New California Law Addresses Workplace Hazards at Public Events Venues
November 17, 2022
NIOSH Revokes Seven Respirator Approval Numbers
November 10, 2022
NIOSH Seeks Experts to Serve on Advisory Committee to World Trade Center Health Program
November 10, 2022
Report: OSHA Did Not Sufficiently Protect Workers from COVID-19
November 3, 2022
NIOSH Announces 2023 Update of Its Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
November 3, 2022
Report Characterizes Electrical Injuries, Citations in Construction
November 3, 2022
NIOSH Rescinds Respirator Approval Issued to Supplied Air Monitoring Systems
October 27, 2022
Notice Extends Comment Period for Project Related to PPE Testing
October 27, 2022
Report Recommends Refocusing Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
October 20, 2022
CDC Calls for Nominations of Health Experts
October 20, 2022
EPA Registers First Air Sanitizer for Influenza and Coronavirus
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
WHO, ILO Push for Policies to Address Mental Health Issues at Work
October 6, 2022
OSHA Eyes Potential Changes to PSM Standard
September 29, 2022
NIOSH to Crowdsource Solutions to Address Counterfeit N95s
September 29, 2022
CSB: Deficient Hot Work Policies Led to 2016 Explosion at Texas Oil Terminal
September 29, 2022
Adjustable Gown Wins First Prize in NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge
September 22, 2022
Recommendations Related to Avian Influenza Published by OSHA
September 22, 2022
OSHA Expands Criteria for Severe Violator Enforcement Program
September 22, 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
NIOSH: Approved Respirators Cannot Be Altered to Improve Fit
September 8, 2022
CSB Publishes Guidance on Reporting of Accidental Releases
September 8, 2022
Heat Checklist Added to NIOSH/OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses
September 8, 2022
In Memoriam: Don Wasserman, 1939–2021
August 31, 2022
EPA Seeks Comments on Risk Management Program Revision
August 31, 2022
OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Focuses on Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Yards
August 31, 2022
New Toxicological Profile Published for Ethylene Oxide
August 25, 2022
NIOSH to Assess Fatigue in Oil and Gas Extraction
August 25, 2022
NIOSH Advises Firefighters on Safe Use of Gas Detection Equipment
August 18, 2022
New Respirator User Notices Issued by Advoque Safeguard, 3M
August 18, 2022
Federal OSHA Grants Initial Approval of Massachusetts State Plan
August 18, 2022
Arizona's Response Prompts OSHA to Reopen Comment Period on Revoking State Plan
August 11, 2022
OSHA Targets May 2023 for Proposed Rule on Infectious Diseases
August 11, 2022
OSHA Seeks Safety Professional to Serve on Advisory Committee
August 11, 2022
NIOSH to Host Workshop on Equitable PPE Protections
August 4, 2022
CSB Launches Training Application on Process Safety Management
August 4, 2022
Report Outlines Occupational Sampling for Nanomaterials
August 4, 2022
FDA: Some UV Wands Emit Unsafe Levels of Radiation
July 28, 2022
Safe + Sound Week 2022 to Be Held August 15–21
July 28, 2022
As Fatalities Rise, OSHA Targets Trenching Work
July 21, 2022
Document Highlights Best Practices for Protecting Temporary Workers
July 21, 2022
R95 Certification Mark Registered with Patent and Trademark Office
July 21, 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
OSHA Extends National Emphasis Program for COVID-19
July 7, 2022
Federal OSHA Proposes Approval of Massachusetts State Plan
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
Approvals for Certain Respirators Now Obsolete, NIOSH Says
June 30, 2022
European Commission Clarifies Definition of Nanomaterials
June 30, 2022
Tool for Estimating N95 Needs of Essential Workers Developed by NIOSH
June 23, 2022
Chemical Safety Board Chair Resigns, Potential Third Member Nominated
June 23, 2022
OSHA Training Grants to Target At-Risk Workers, Employers
June 23, 2022
MSHA to Increase Inspections, Silica Sampling at Mines
June 16, 2022
Comments Requested for NIOSH Project on Shift Work, Long Hours Training for Nurses
June 16, 2022
Report Describes Significant Enforcement, Data Challenges Facing OSHA
June 9, 2022
NIOSH Seeks Comments on Silica Hazards in Artificial Stone Fabrication
June 9, 2022
NIOSH Proposes Two Projects Related to Personal Protective Technology
June 9, 2022
OSHA Settlement to Lead to Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan for Meat Processing Plants
June 2, 2022
Virtual Exhibition Focuses on 9/11 Exposures, Health Effects
June 2, 2022
OSHA's Frederick Updates OEHS Professionals on Agency Priorities
May 26, 2022
NIOSH Tool Allows Users to Measure, Assess Worker Well-Being
May 23, 2022
NIOSH Updates Personal Protective Technology Action Plan for Healthcare
May 19, 2022
This Month, NIOSH Emphasizes Health Workers' Mental Health
May 19, 2022
EU Report Represents Next Step in Development of OELs for PAHs
May 19, 2022
AIHA Publicizes Recommendations for National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
May 19, 2022
New EPA Rule Would Require More Comprehensive Reporting on Asbestos
May 12, 2022
OSHA Initiative Aims to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Manufacturing
May 12, 2022
European Agency to Assess Potential Exposure Limits for Four Carcinogens
May 12, 2022
Upcoming NIOSH Webinars to Focus on Technological Change, Robotics
May 12, 2022
CSB: Mixture of Incompatible Chemicals Caused Fatal 2019 Explosion
May 5, 2022
Researchers Describe Welder’s Anthrax, a Newly Identified Occupational Disease
April 28, 2022
Regional Emphasis Program Targets Silica Overexposures Among Stone Workers
April 28, 2022
NIOSH Previews 2022 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
April 28, 2022
OSHA Begins Process to Revoke Approval of Arizona's State Plan
April 21, 2022
New OSHA Program Will Identify Employers Failing to Submit OHS Data
April 21, 2022
NIOSH to Crowdsource Solutions to Improve Fit of Protective Clothing
April 21, 2022
NIOSH Revises Resource on Respiratory Protection Programs for Healthcare Workers
April 21, 2022
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program for Heat Hazards
April 14, 2022
New Video Highlights Safety Issues That Led to Fatal Fire at Paper Mill in 2020
April 14, 2022
NIOSH Webinar on Safety Climate to Feature Presentation from AIHA Member
April 14, 2022
New EPA Rule Would Ban Chrysotile Asbestos
April 7, 2022
OSHA Invites Stakeholders to Attend Virtual Meeting on Heat Hazards
April 7, 2022
NIOSH Seeks to Measure Success of Upcoming Campaign on Mental Health in Healthcare
April 7, 2022
EU Revises OEL for Benzene, Adds New OELs for Two Substances
April 7, 2022
OSHA Proposes Additional Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers in High-Hazard Industries
March 31, 2022
EPA Requires Companies to Submit Data on Consumer Exposure for Eight Chemicals
March 31, 2022
NIOSH Rescinds Respirator Approvals Issued to Pacific PPE Corp.
March 31, 2022
OSHA Seeks Comments as It Develops Final COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare
March 24, 2022
New COVID-19 Resource Focuses on Preventing Inhalation of SARS-CoV-2
March 24, 2022
Nominations for the 2023 Safe-in-Sound Awards Are Due June 8
March 24, 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
OSHA Inspections to Assess Facilities' Readiness to Address COVID-19 Surges
March 10, 2022
OSHA: $3.2 Million in Funding Available for Training on COVID-19, Infectious Diseases
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 OSHA Resources Span Topics from Asbestos in Schools to Ventilation
February 24, 2022
CDC Seeks OHS Experts to Serve on NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors
February 24, 2022
NIOSH Reports Address Occupational Exposures to Opioids Among First Responders
February 17, 2022
OSHA Proposes Updates to Powered Industrial Trucks Standards
February 17, 2022
National Academies Proposes Expansion of Respiratory Protection to the Public
February 10, 2022
AIHA, IBEC Host Summit on Protecting Vulnerable Workers
February 10, 2022
Safe-in-Sound Awards Recognize Manufacturing Facility, Company in Professional Sound Industry
February 10, 2022
NIOSH Webinar Series on Technological Change to Launch Next Month
February 10, 2022
New Data Visuals from NIOSH Examine Workplace Lead Exposure Trends
February 3, 2022
NIOSH Webinar to Discuss Work and Mental Health
February 3, 2022
OSHA Withdraws Its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
January 27, 2022
EPA Drafts Approach to Assess Ambient Air, Water Exposures to Fenceline Communities
January 27, 2022
NIOSH Finds Modified EHMRs Meet Exhalation Resistance Performance Requirement
January 20, 2022
NIOSH Registers Respirator Certification Marks with Patent and Trademark Office
January 20, 2022
European Agency Adds Four Substances to Hazardous Chemicals List
January 20, 2022
DOL Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA's Civil Penalties
January 20, 2022
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
January 13, 2022
New NIOSH Document Focuses on Field-Based Monitoring for Respirable Crystalline Silica
January 12, 2022
NIOSH Rescinds Respirator Approvals Issued to ALG Health
January 12, 2022
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Settings
January 6, 2022
NIOSH Releases Future of Work Initiative Research Agenda
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
Fact Sheets Highlight Health Risks of Exposure to the Fungus Histoplasma
December 16, 2021
NIOSH "Toolbox Talk" Focuses on Respiratory Protection in Construction
December 9, 2021
Agencies Allow More Time for Comments on COVID-19, Heat, and Mental Health
December 9, 2021
EPA Extends COVID-19 Activation of Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance
December 2, 2021
EPA May Require Contract Sterilization Facilities to Report Ethylene Oxide Releases
December 2, 2021
NIOSH Tests Effects of Stockpiling Respirators on Fit, Strap Elasticity
November 24, 2021
NIOSH Provides Recommendations to Improve IEQ in an Elementary School
November 24, 2021
NIOSH Researchers Examine Link Between Employment and Healthcare Access
November 24, 2021
OSHA Launches New Online Application Portal for Voluntary Protection Programs
November 24, 2021
NIOSH Recommends Controls to Protect Zoo Staff from Elephant-transmitted TB
November 18, 2021
Biden Announces Nominee to Head MSHA
November 18, 2021
Federal Transit Administration Requests Information on Transit Worker Safety
November 18, 2021
NIOSH to Consider Establishing "Centers of Excellence" for Personal Protective Technology
November 11, 2021
New Fentanyl Detection Standards Have Emergency-Response Applications
November 11, 2021
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19, Effective Nov. 5
November 4, 2021
NIOSH Releases Guide for Electronic Collection of Occupational Data for Health
November 4, 2021
OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process for Workplace Standard on Heat
October 28, 2021
Senate Confirms New Head of OSHA
October 28, 2021
WHO Urges Better Protection of Health Workers from COVID, Burnout
October 28, 2021
Updated Information on Robot System Safety Published in OSHA Manual
October 21, 2021
OSHA to Reestablish Federal Advisory Council on OHS
October 21, 2021
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Midwest Workers at High Risk of Exposure to Health Hazards
October 21, 2021
NIOSH Finds Inconsistent Use of Hearing Protection Among Noise-Exposed Workers
October 14, 2021
OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Is in Review
October 14, 2021
NIOSH Publishes Update to Revised Lifting Equation Manual
October 7, 2021
NIOSH to Host Webinars on Epidemiology, "Strategic Foresight"
October 7, 2021
NIOSH Asks Partners to Share Interventions to Support Health Workers' Mental Health
September 30, 2021
NIOSH Recognizes Organizations for Innovations to Protect Health, Safety of Mine Workers
September 30, 2021
OSHA to Launch Rulemaking Process for Workplace Standard on Heat
September 23, 2021
WHO and ILO: Air Pollution Among Leading Causes of Work-Related Deaths in 2016
September 23, 2021
NIOSH Adds New Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health
September 23, 2021
NIOSH Study to Focus on Reducing Fatigue Among Taxi Drivers
September 23, 2021
OSHA Rule to Require COVID-19 Vaccines or Testing for Workers of Larger Employers
September 16, 2021
Two New NIOSH Fact Sheets Focus on Respirators
September 16, 2021
EU Database Publishes Information on Hazardous Chemicals in Products
September 16, 2021
MSHA Seeks to Reduce Injuries Involving Surface Mobile Equipment at Mines
September 16, 2021
Manufacturer Issues Notice About Nonconforming Respirators
September 9, 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
NIOSH: Workers with Diabetes May Be at Increased Risk for Depression
August 26, 2021
Task Force Aims to Raise Awareness of Stress, Suicide in Construction
August 26, 2021
Proposed NIOSH Project Would Inform Development of "Safety Skills at Work Curriculum"
August 26, 2021
Updated OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 Aims to Protect Unvaccinated, At-Risk Workers
August 19, 2021
AIHA President, CEO Among Presenters for Upcoming NIOSH Webinar on Post-Pandemic World
August 19, 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
Mining Program Research to Address COVID-19 Transmission in Various Industries
August 12, 2021
NIOSH Announces Webinars for Respiratory Protection Week
August 12, 2021
EPA to Sunset Temporary Guidance on Respiratory Protection for Pesticide Handlers
August 12, 2021
NIOSH, OSHA Revise Small Business Safety and Health Handbook
August 5, 2021
NIOSH Launches Survey on Workplace Testing for COVID-19
August 5, 2021
CSB Releases Safety Video on 2019 Toxic Gas Release
August 5, 2021
NIOSH Document Describes Safe Disinfection Practices in Correctional Facilities
July 29, 2021
OSHA Proposes Nearly $1 Million in Employer Penalties for Fatal Nitrogen Release
July 29, 2021
Proposed NIOSH Study Would Examine Use of EHMRs During COVID-19
July 22, 2021
OSHA Updates Tree Care Enforcement Guidance, Considers Potential Rulemaking
July 22, 2021
Registration Opens for Safe + Sound Week
July 22, 2021
NIOSH Announces Partnership to Promote Health, Safety of Temporary Workers
July 22, 2021
Draft NIOSH Report Focuses on Developing OELs, OEBs for Engineered Nanomaterials
July 15, 2021
OSHA: No Changes to COVID-19 Standard "At This Time"
July 15, 2021
OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program for COVID-19
July 15, 2021
FDA Revokes EUAs for Certain Respirators, Decontamination Systems
July 8, 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
OSHA Directive Aims to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of COVID-19 ETS
July 1, 2021
NIOSH to Examine the Needs of Underserved PPE User Populations
June 24, 2021
OSHA Resource Summarizes PPE Information for Emergency Workers
June 24, 2021
DOL Encourages Nonprofits to Apply for Grants for Training on Infectious Diseases, Workplace Hazards
June 24, 2021
OSHA to Consider Potential for Heat Illness Prevention Rulemaking
June 17, 2021
New Guidance, Resources on Beryllium Available from OSHA
June 17, 2021
OSHA to Issue COVID-19 ETS for Healthcare Settings
June 10, 2021
NIOSH Derives New REL for Occupational Exposure to Silver Nanomaterials
June 10, 2021
Proposed Rule Would Update Requirements in OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
June 10, 2021
OSHA Introduces “Sampling Groups” for Analytical Methods
June 8, 2021
New NIOSH Mask Guidance Builds Upon ASTM Standard for Face Coverings
June 3, 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
AIHA Past President Among Presenters in Upcoming NIOSH Webinar on Post-Pandemic OHS
June 3, 2021
NIOSH Presenters Talk Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination
May 27, 2021
OSHA: Refer to CDC's New Guidance for Information on Protecting Fully Vaccinated Workers
May 20, 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
EPA to Stop Expediting Requests for New SARS-CoV-2 Disinfectants
May 6, 2021
NIOSH Evaluates Lead Exposures During Water Line Replacement Activities
May 6, 2021
NIOSH Celebrates 50th Anniversary
May 6, 2021
On Workers' Memorial Day, OSHA Provides Update on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
April 29, 2021
Researchers Urge Focus on Elimination, Substitution to Prevent Methylene Chloride-Related Fatalities
April 29, 2021
Nominations for the 2022 Safe-in-Sound Awards Are Due June 8
April 22, 2021
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Updates to Hazard Communication Standard
April 22, 2021
DOL Seeks Ideas to Improve Outreach to Teens on Workplace Safety
April 22, 2021
FDA Recommends Healthcare Facilities Limit Use of Decontaminated Disposable Respirators
April 15, 2021
Biden to Nominate Cal/OSHA Chief to Head Federal OSHA
April 15, 2021
New NIOSH Resource Aims to Help Assess Worker Well-Being
April 15, 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
Union, OSHA Raise Awareness of Counterfeit Respirators in Healthcare
April 8, 2021
NIOSH to Study Lighting Interventions for Underground Mines
April 1, 2021
NIOSH Laboratory Expansion to Support Research, Development of New PPE Technologies
April 1, 2021
NIOSH Disaster Science Responder Research Program Releases Agenda for COVID-19
March 25, 2021
New NIOSH Topic Page Collects Resources on Worker Fatigue
March 25, 2021
Marty Walsh, Former Union Leader, Confirmed as Labor Secretary
March 25, 2021
Updated Enforcement Policy Prioritizes On-Site OSHA Inspections
March 18, 2021
OSHA Establishes National Emphasis Program to Reduce Coronavirus Exposures
March 18, 2021
NIOSH Researchers Identify Essential Worker Categories Lacking Access to Healthcare Services
March 18, 2021
Office of Inspector General Recommends OSHA Action on COVID-19 Inspections
March 11, 2021
Echoing Expert Findings, Congressional Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Update COVID-19 Guidance
March 4, 2021
WHO Urges Vaccine Equity, Support for Health Workers
March 4, 2021
New ASTM Standard Establishes Design and Performance Requirements for Face Coverings
February 25, 2021
NIOSH to Study Airborne Transmission of Influenza
February 25, 2021
GAO Urges OSHA Action to Improve Reporting of Injury and Illness Data
February 25, 2021
Experts Urge Biden Administration to Address Inhalation Exposure to Coronavirus
February 18, 2021
EPA to Update "Systematic Review" Approach for Chemical Risk Evaluations
February 18, 2021
Researchers Examine Required and Voluntary Use of Hazard Controls for COVID-19
February 18, 2021
OSHA Encourages All Employers to Participate in 2021 Safety Stand-Down
February 18, 2021
OSHA Proposes to Update Its Hazard Communication Standard
February 11, 2021
NPPTL to Hold Webinar on New Respirator Fit Capability Standard
February 11, 2021
New COVID-19 Vaccine Resources Published by NIEHS and OSHA
February 11, 2021
“Stronger” Workplace COVID-19 Guidance Published by OSHA
February 4, 2021
NIOSH to Host Respirator Training and Fit-Testing Webinar on Feb. 16
February 4, 2021
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Worker Health, Safety in Post-Pandemic World
February 4, 2021
Executive Orders Address COVID-19 Control Measures in the Workplace
January 28, 2021
Virginia Adopts Permanent Standard to Control COVID-19 Spread in Workplaces
January 28, 2021
DOL Makes Annual Adjustment to OSHA's Civil Penalties
January 28, 2021
Biden Picks Former Union Leaders for Secretary of Labor, Acting OSHA Director
January 21, 2021
Researcher and Physician Rochelle Walensky Nominated for CDC Director
January 21, 2021
EPA Finalizes Rules on Exposures to Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals
January 21, 2021
OSHA’s New Employer Penalty Plan Now in Effect
January 21, 2021
Workshop Highlights Respiratory Hazards for "Nontraditional Workers," Public
January 14, 2021
NIOSH Fact Sheet Examines Potential Hazard Related to SCBA
January 14, 2021
EPA and OSHA to Collaborate on Review of New Chemicals
January 14, 2021
EPA Rule Lowers Clearance Levels for Lead in Dust on Floors, Windowsills
January 7, 2021
NIOSH Compiles Resources on Respiratory Protection
January 7, 2021
Inspector General to MSHA: Silica Exposure Limit Is Out of Date
December 17, 2020
OSHA Program to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury, Illness Rates
December 17, 2020
NIOSH Study Examines Potential for Source Control of FFRs with an Exhalation Valve
December 10, 2020
MSHA Proposes to Adopt Voluntary Consensus Standards for Certain Mine Equipment
December 10, 2020
California Becomes Fourth State to Adopt Emergency Standards for COVID-19
December 3, 2020
Former OSHA Administrator Joins COVID-19 Advisory Board for Biden-Harris Transition
December 3, 2020
CDC Releases Science Agenda for COVID-19
November 24, 2020
State-Mandated Mitigation Measures Reduce COVID-19 Impacts, CDC Finds
November 24, 2020
NIOSH Approves First Elastomeric Half Mask Respirator Without Exhalation Valve
November 19, 2020
OSHA: Cloth Face Coverings Are Not PPE Under Agency Standard
November 19, 2020
New Standard Test Method Seeks to Improve the Fit of Respirators
November 19, 2020
OSHA Releases Most Frequently Cited Standards from COVID-19 Inspections
November 12, 2020
OSHA's Respiratory Protection Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities Emphasizes Source Control
November 5, 2020
Cyclohexanone Among Five Chemicals with New NIOSH Skin Notation Profiles
November 5, 2020
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirator Use in Healthcare, EMS
November 5, 2020
In Memoriam: Dr. Marcus Key, NIOSH's First Director
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
OSHA Addresses Claims That N95s Do Not Protect Against SARS-CoV-2
October 22, 2020
FDA Will No Longer Authorize Respirators for Emergency Use Under Predetermined Eligibility Criteria
October 22, 2020
New Emergency Rules for COVID-19 in Effect in Michigan
October 22, 2020
NIOSH Webinar to Cover Work Stress, Management
October 22, 2020
Proposed NIOSH Study Would Examine Respiratory Morbidity in Styrene-Exposed Workers
October 15, 2020
CDC: Community Mitigation Efforts Slowed COVID-19 Spread in Arizona
October 15, 2020
OSHA to Use Discretion When Enforcing Fit-Testing Requirements for PAPRs in Healthcare
October 8, 2020
NIOSH Announces Webinar on Stockpile, Distribution of Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators
October 8, 2020
OSHA Seeks to Clarify Recording, Reporting Requirements for Work-Related Cases of COVID-19
October 1, 2020
Development of NIOSH Training for Law Enforcement Delayed
October 1, 2020
NIOSH: Young Workers Disproportionately Affected by Nonfatal Occupational Injuries
September 24, 2020
OSHA Guidance Addresses Face Coverings in Hot, Humid Conditions
September 24, 2020
ECHA to Chemical Companies: Prepare for End of Brexit Transition Period
September 24, 2020
NIOSH Seeks Input on Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirator Use in Healthcare, EMS
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
CDC Fact Sheets Focus on Heat Stress Prevention During COVID-19
September 10, 2020
NIOSH Forms Team to Provide Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for COVID-19
September 10, 2020
NIOSH Proposes Study to Improve Safety of Human-Robot Interaction
September 10, 2020
New Decade of HHS Public Health Initiative Includes OHS Objectives
September 10, 2020
OSHA Revises Beryllium Standards for Construction, Shipyards
September 3, 2020
New Document Aids Compliance with Respiratory Protection Standard During COVID-19
September 3, 2020
OSHA and FDA Publish Checklist for Food Manufacturers During COVID-19
August 27, 2020
NIOSH's Respiratory Protection Week to Feature Two New Webinars
August 27, 2020
Temporary Rule Proposed by Oregon OSHA Would Address COVID-19 in All Workplaces
August 27, 2020
Georgia Publishes New Resources on Lead Exposures
August 20, 2020
NIOSH to Hold Webinar on COVID-19 Research Partnerships
August 20, 2020
Construction Safety Stand-Down Rescheduled for Mid-September
August 20, 2020
EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation of Solvent 1-BP
August 13, 2020
NIOSH Study Finds Elevated Risk of Hearing Loss in Services Industry Subsectors
August 6, 2020
Workshop to Address Assessment of Respiratory Protective Devices
July 30, 2020
OSHA Amends Regulation on Agency Access to Employee Medical Records
July 30, 2020
Agencies Seek Presentations for Workshop on Silica Exposure in Mining
July 30, 2020
Quick-Reference Resource from CDC Describes Strategies for PPE Shortages
July 23, 2020
NIOSH Publishes IDLH Values for Bromine Trifluoride, Other Chemicals
July 23, 2020
Virginia Adopts Emergency Workplace Safety Standards for COVID-19 Pandemic
July 16, 2020
New OSHA Rule Revises Beryllium Standard for General Industry
July 16, 2020
NIOSH Definition of "Emergency Response Employees" Includes Firefighters, Funeral Service Practitioners
July 16, 2020
Registration Now Open for Safe + Sound Week
July 9, 2020
OSHA Guidance Describes Measures to Protect Oil and Gas Workers During the Pandemic
July 9, 2020
OSHA Directive Aims to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards
July 1, 2020
Agencies Publish Guidance on Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19
July 1, 2020
NIOSH Finds High Prevalence of Risky Behavior in Construction
July 1, 2020
OSHA Addresses Reopening of Nonessential Businesses
June 25, 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
OSHA Highlights Its Current Coronavirus Guidance
June 18, 2020
Agencies Publish Guidance on Agricultural Worker Protection During the Pandemic
June 18, 2020
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Safe Return to Work During COVID-19
June 18, 2020
CDC Report Urges Increased Focus on Pneumoconioses
June 18, 2020
In Memoriam: Eula Bingham, 1929–2020
June 18, 2020
Updated Guideline Addresses Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems
June 11, 2020
OSHA Publishes FAQs About Cloth Face Coverings in the Workplace
June 11, 2020
Upton Sinclair Lecture 2020: Investigative Reporter Susie Neilson Reveals Dangerous Side of California's Recycling Industry
June 11, 2020
NIOSH Director: COVID-19 Vaccine Development Moving Quickly, but Hurdles Remain
June 1, 2020
Agencies Release COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Industry
May 28, 2020
Reorganization in NIOSH Addresses Changes in the Mining Industry
May 28, 2020
OSHA: $11.5 Million in Training Grants Available
May 28, 2020
Nominations for the 2021 Safe-in-Sound Awards Are Due June 8
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Roundup: OSHA Sued, Research Partnership Formed, and More
May 21, 2020
OSHA's Revised Enforcement Policies Address In-Person Inspections, Recordkeeping
May 21, 2020
NIOSH Issues Alert About Damaged Head Straps on Stockpiled FFRs
May 21, 2020
NIH Issues Alert on Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Eye Exposures
May 21, 2020
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance for Manufacturing Facilities Operating During the Pandemic
May 21, 2020
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Aging Workers and the Future of Work
May 14, 2020
New OSHA Video on Heat Stress Coming May 19
May 14, 2020
OSHA Highlights Protective Measures for Dental Practitioners During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 14, 2020
CDC Guidance Aids Response Planning for Critical Infrastructure Sectors During COVID-19
May 14, 2020
CDC, NIOSH Address Pitfalls of Purchasing Respirators Manufactured Abroad
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Roundup: Disinfection Guidance, PPE Burn Rate, and More
May 7, 2020
NIOSH Updates List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings for 2020
May 7, 2020
NIOSH Is Prioritizing New Respirator Approval Applications
May 7, 2020
Trainers Gain New Features in Update to NIOSH Software That Helps Miners Recognize Hazards
May 7, 2020
NIOSH Surveys Effect of "Safety Climate Constructs" on Mine Worker Health, Safety Performance
April 30, 2020
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Reuse of Decontaminated N95s
April 30, 2020
Executive Order Keeps Meat Processing Facilities Open
April 30, 2020
OSHA Compliance Officers to Use “Discretion” When Enforcing Standards
April 23, 2020
NIOSH Creates “PAPR100” Class of Respirator
April 16, 2020
CDC Permits “Critical” Workers to Continue Working After Exposure to COVID-19
April 16, 2020
Labor Department Releases Interim Guidance for Recordkeeping During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
California Law Orders Valley Fever Training for Construction Workers
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Roundup: Infection Control FAQ, Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfection, and More
April 9, 2020
OSHA Allows Extended Use and Reuse of Respirators During COVID-19 Crisis
April 9, 2020
NIOSH Study of Stockpiled Respirators May Inform Decisions to Release Expired N95s
April 9, 2020
Amanda Edens Appointed New Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA
April 9, 2020
NIOSH: COVID-19 Among Potentially Life-Threatening Infectious Diseases for Emergency Responders
April 2, 2020
New NIOSH Posters Address Potential Hazards, Controls for 3D Printing
March 26, 2020
NIOSH: Officers Report Flu-Like Symptoms Following an Operation
March 19, 2020
OSHA, Partner Organizations to Spotlight Grain Storage, Handling Hazards
March 18, 2020
OSHA Temporarily Adjusts Guidance for Respirator Fit Testing During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 16, 2020
OSHA Publishes Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
NIOSH Finds Electronics Recycling Employees Exposed to Metals, Flame Retardants
March 12, 2020
CDC Advises Healthcare Facilities to Prepare for Community Transmission of COVID-19
March 5, 2020
Programmers Develop AI Solutions to Read, Classify Injury Records
March 5, 2020
NIOSH to Develop Resources on Recovery from Substance Misuse
March 5, 2020
OSHA Bulletin Highlights Grease Trap Hazards
February 27, 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
Space Station Research Group Wins NIOSH Safe-in-Sound Award
February 20, 2020
Hazard Alert Reports Elevated Blood Lead Levels among Kentucky Workers
February 20, 2020
Administrative Rulemaking Corrects Errors in 27 OSHA Standards
February 20, 2020
CDC Adds Resources for Healthcare Workers Potentially Exposed to Coronavirus
February 13, 2020
NIOSH: Forensic Laboratory Chemists Exposed to Controlled Substances
February 13, 2020
President's Budget Proposal Would Eliminate NIOSH ERCs, CSB
February 13, 2020
OSHA Establishes National Emphasis Program to Reduce Silica Exposures
February 6, 2020
NIOSH Expands Focus of TWH to Address Emerging Issues
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
WHO Declares Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus Outbreak
January 30, 2020
DOL Adjusts OSHA's Federal Civil Penalties for Inflation
January 30, 2020
New Earthquake Hazard Alert Focuses on Emergency Response Workers
January 23, 2020
NIOSH Issues Update to Standard Testing Procedure for N99 Series Filters
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
MSHA to Revise Standards for Explosives at Metal and Nonmetal Mines
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
NIOSH Issues Update to Standard Testing Procedure for N95 Series Filters
January 9, 2020
NIOSH to Develop Categorical OELs for Engineered Nanomaterials
December 19, 2019
OSHA Corrects Standards on Walking-Working Surfaces, PPE, and Special Industries
December 19, 2019
New Fact Sheet Series from NIOSH Focuses on PPE Themes, Trends
December 19, 2019
OSHA Renews Focus on Amputation Hazards in Manufacturing
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
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
Temporary OSHA Policy Addresses Certifications from Crane Institute Certification
December 5, 2019
House Passes Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare, Social Services
November 27, 2019
OSHA Rules on Emergency Response, Workplace Violence Remain Stalled
November 27, 2019
Ban on Retail Distribution of Methylene Chloride to Consumers Now in Effect
November 27, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for P95 Series Filters
November 27, 2019
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
November 21, 2019
Revised OSHA Page Focuses on Ionizing Radiation Hazards
November 21, 2019
OSHA Announces Changes to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program
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
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for P99 Series Filters
November 14, 2019
NIOSH Urges Employers to Combat Driver Fatigue
November 7, 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
OSHA Publishes "Significant Changes" to Field Operations Manual
October 31, 2019
European Agency Prioritizes BPA, Other Chemicals under REACH
October 31, 2019
NIOSH: Workers Overexposed to Silica during Fire Debris Cleanup
October 31, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for PAPRs with Hoods or Helmets
October 24, 2019
NIOSH Examines Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs at Veterinary Hospital
October 24, 2019
New NIOSH Page Collects Information on Suicide and Occupation
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
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
New OSHA Weighting System in Effect for Workplace Inspections
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
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
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 Evaluates Radon Exposures in Park Caverns, Buildings
September 12, 2019
NIOSH Publishes Guide to Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
September 12, 2019
CSB: Worker Participation Can Help Prevent Chemical Incidents
September 5, 2019
NIOSH Webinar to Present an "Expanded Focus" on OHS
September 5, 2019
MSHA Seeks Information on Miners' Exposure to Quartz
September 5, 2019
Webinar to Address "Fatigue Failure" and Musculoskeletal Disorders
August 29, 2019
EPA Materials Discuss "High-Priority" Chemicals, Including Formaldehyde
August 29, 2019
NIOSH Examines Hearing Loss Among Oil and Gas, Mining Workers
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
New Report Urges Action to Manage Legionella in Water Systems
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
New OSHA Web Page Collects Guidance, Resources on Leading Indicators
August 8, 2019
NIOSH Evaluates Chemical Exposures, Ergonomics at Four Nail Salons
August 1, 2019
NIOSH Software Helps Reduce the Risk of Ground Falls for Miners
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
OSHA Urges Businesses, Organizations to Participate in Safe + Sound Week
July 25, 2019
New OSHA Alerts Address Hazards of Flood Cleanup, Other Situations
July 25, 2019
NIOSH to Develop Training on Shift Work, Long Hours in Law Enforcement
July 18, 2019
Substances with Endocrine-Disrupting Properties Identified as "High Concern" in EU
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
NIOSH Finds Overexposures to Noise at a Precast Concrete Manufacturer
July 11, 2019
EPA Lowers Limits on Lead in Dust on Floors and Windowsills
July 3, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Partners to Develop New PAPR Designs for Healthcare Workers
July 3, 2019
NIOSH Suggests Ways to Increase Participation in Health Promotion Programs
June 27, 2019
OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Exposure to Measles
June 27, 2019
CDPH, NIOSH Address Veterinary Workers' Exposure to Anesthetic Gas
June 27, 2019
NIOSH to Accept Further Input on Mining Automation and Safety Research
June 27, 2019
NIOSH Identifies Controls to Improve IEQ in Hospital Radiology Department
June 20, 2019
NIOSH Podcast Addresses Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
June 20, 2019
French Agency Examines Health Effects of Exposure to Blue Light
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
Resource Guide Focuses on Hazardous Energy Control in Manufacturing
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
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Disseminating and Implementing Research in the Workplace
June 6, 2019
OSHA Considers Possible Updates to Lockout/Tagout Standard
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
OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Cytomegalovirus Exposure
May 30, 2019
The Machines Are Coming: NIOSH Speakers Preview the Future of Occupational Robotics
May 22, 2019
California Moves to Ban Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
May 16, 2019
ISO Surveys Users on Global Management Systems Standard ISO 45001
May 16, 2019
Final Rule to Revise Existing Provisions in OSHA Standards
May 16, 2019
American Chemical Society to Highlight Nanomaterial Safety in Labs
May 9, 2019
OSHA: $10.5 Million in Training Grants Available
May 9, 2019
NIOSH Updates Standard Testing Procedure for SCBA
May 9, 2019
Report Calculates Global Toll of Occupational Accidents, Diseases
May 2, 2019
NIOSH to Analyze OHS Practices for Engineered Nanomaterials
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
Fact Sheet Collects Resources for Preventing Fall Injuries, Deaths in Construction
April 18, 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
New Publication Describes Controls for Industrial Minerals Mining, Processing
April 11, 2019
Draft Toxicological Profile for Glyphosate Published
April 11, 2019
NIOSH Webinar to Focus on Robotics and Workplace Health and Safety
April 4, 2019
NIOSH Highlights Research, Resources Addressing Opioids in the Workplace
April 4, 2019
ASHRAE Takes Over Development of Building Water Management Standard
April 4, 2019
NIOSH to Address Health, Safety Challenges of Automation in Mining
March 29, 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
New OSHA Page Focuses on Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
March 21, 2019
NIOSH Working to Correct Issue Affecting Testing for Respirator Approvals
March 21, 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
OSHA Mulls Updates to Powered Industrial Trucks Standards
March 14, 2019
NIOSH Identifies Research Gaps Related to Non-Standard Work Arrangements
March 14, 2019
Webinars Will Address Musculoskeletal Disorders, Whole-Body Vibration
March 14, 2019
President's Budget Proposal Suggests Small Increase for OSHA
March 14, 2019
OHS Experts Sought to Serve on NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors
March 7, 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
AIHA Supports the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
March 7, 2019
Save the Date: National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
February 28, 2019
NIOSH Issues Updates to Respirator Conformity Assessments
February 28, 2019
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Service
February 28, 2019
Review of Literature on Infectious Diseases Identifies High-Risk Industries, Occupations
February 28, 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
U.S. Navy Researcher Wins NIOSH Safe-in-Sound Award
February 21, 2019
NIOSH’s EXAMiner Software Helps Miners Recognize Hazards
February 14, 2019
OSHA Highlights Hazards of Wearable Devices Powered by Lithium Batteries
February 14, 2019
NIOSH: Continued Research Needed on Mixed Exposures to Noise, Ototoxicants
February 7, 2019
EU to Add OELs for Formaldehyde, Other Chemicals
February 7, 2019
Researchers Assess Safety of Collaborative Robots in Quebec
February 7, 2019
NIOSH Charts Nanotechnology Research Plan through 2025
January 31, 2019
OSHA, NIOSH: Protect Workers from Hazards of Cold Weather
January 31, 2019
NIOSH Seeks Comments on PPE That Protects Against Fentanyl Exposure
January 31, 2019
DOL Adjusts OSHA's Federal Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2019
January 31, 2019
OSHA Rescinds Requirements of Electronic Recordkeeping Regulation
January 24, 2019
FAQs Help Employers Comply with Silica Standard for General Industry
January 24, 2019
New Requirements for OSHA Outreach Training Program Take Effect April 1
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
Videos Among New OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Falls
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
NIOSH Develops Tools to Identify Dampness, Mold in Buildings
December 19, 2018
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policy for Respiratory Hazards Not Covered by PELs
December 19, 2018
OSHA Clarifies Its Position on Incentive Programs and Drug Testing
October 17, 2018
NIOSH Updates Position on Facial Hair, Respirator Use
September 12, 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
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May 30, 2023
Engineered Stone, Silica, and the Precautionary Principle
May 18, 2023
“Nothing About Us Without Us”: OEHS in Adult Entertainment
May 16, 2023
OSHA’s HazCom Standard and the GHS Seventh Edition
May 11, 2023
OEHS From Farm to Table
May 9, 2023
Workshop Explores Uses of IH Exposure Data for Occupational Risk Assessment
May 4, 2023
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
April 20, 2023
Preventing Repeat OSHA Violations for Multi-Location Employers
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A Future of Supportive Standards and Technology
March 28, 2023
Influence Government by Joining AIHA’s New Grassroots Advocacy Center
March 14, 2023
My Trip to the White House
March 9, 2023
The Importance of Full Disclosure on Professional Liability Insurance Applications
February 23, 2023
The Secret’s Out: AIHA’s Members Are Some of the Most Knowledgeable, Influential Experts in the World
December 13, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: New Research and Initiatives for a Variety of Work Settings
November 29, 2022
Our Voice in Standards Development
November 10, 2022
AIHA’s Public Policy Priorities: What Are They Used For?
November 3, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Viruses and the Workplace
October 27, 2022
The Evolution of Commit to C.A.R.E.
October 13, 2022
Have Fun at Sporting Events—But Protect Your Hearing, Too
October 11, 2022
Insights from the AIHA Public Policy Issue Preference and Motivation Survey
September 13, 2022
AIHA’s First Workshop on Occupational Risk Assessment
September 6, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: The Hazards of Emergency Response
August 30, 2022
Essential Guidelines for Emergency Response
August 23, 2022
Aspects of Risk Assessment: A Workshop
August 18, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Tackle Lead and Other Hazards
August 9, 2022
Focusing on What Matters Most
August 4, 2022
Tune Out the Noise
July 12, 2022
AIHA’s New Strategic Plan: The Advocacy Domain
July 8, 2022
A COVID-19 Case Study: Protecting California Grocery Workers
June 30, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Tools, Research, and Enforcement for COVID-19
June 28, 2022
Does Your Work Site Need a Heat Stress Management Plan?
June 23, 2022
A Parent’s Concern
June 14, 2022
AIHA’s New Strategic Plan: The Integrity of Professional Practice Domain
June 7, 2022
Momentum Builds for Protecting Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses
May 17, 2022
OSHA Is Taking Action on Heat Hazards—And AIHA Is Here to Help
May 10, 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
President Biden’s Budget Request Provides Reasons to Get Involved in Government Relations
April 12, 2022
White House Encourages Ventilation Improvements in New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
March 15, 2022
Takeaways from the C.L.E.A.N. Summit on Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Workers
March 10, 2022
The Origin of International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022
OEHS Professionals and Consensus Standards
March 3, 2022
The Global COVID-19 Response
February 22, 2022
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February 17, 2022
What’s Next for Pandemic Preparedness in Congress?
February 10, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: New Year, New NIOSH Publications
January 27, 2022
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January 25, 2022
The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in a Pandemic: A Roadmap for COVID-19 and Beyond
January 20, 2022
A Year of Service and Strength in Government Relations
December 9, 2021
The Fate of OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate
December 2, 2021
A Surprise from AIHA’s Government Relations Survey
November 16, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Expected to Be Published Soon
November 2, 2021
Having a Voice in Voluntary Consensus Standards
October 28, 2021
The Season of Family, Relationships, and Deeper Understanding
October 14, 2021
Preventing Violence Against Home Healthcare Workers
September 28, 2021
Learn, Connect, Act: How You Can Make a Difference in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
September 14, 2021
What the Most Effective Trainers Won’t Tell You
September 9, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: The Evolving Pandemic
August 26, 2021
Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing: Lessons from a Pandemic
August 12, 2021
Grow Your Network and Influence with Service on Government Advisory Boards
August 5, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: OSHA and NIOSH Want to Hear From You
July 29, 2021
From the Archives: A Focus on Labs
July 15, 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
Responding to Occupational Heat Stress
June 10, 2021
The Saga of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19
May 18, 2021
Four Tips to Protect Workers from Dangerous Manufacturing Dust
May 13, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Maintain Focus on COVID-19
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure, Sustainability, and OEHS
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Changing the Paradigm of Health in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
April 1, 2021
AIHA’s New Public Policy Agenda
March 11, 2021
Coming Soon: An Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19
February 16, 2021
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January 28, 2021
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November 17, 2020
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October 20, 2020
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September 8, 2020
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August 18, 2020
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July 16, 2020
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July 14, 2020
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May 21, 2020
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April 23, 2020
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Occupational Health and Safety Scientists Association Welcomes New Head of OSHA
October 26, 2021
Occupational Health and Safety Scientists Association Welcomes Head of OSHA
October 26, 2021
AIHA Applauds U.S. House Passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
April 16, 2021
AIHA Supports Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care and Social Services
February 25, 2021
American Industrial Hygiene Association Joins OSHA’s Ambassador Program.
February 21, 2020
Media Alert — AIHA Applauds the US House for Approving the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309)
November 21, 2019

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