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New York Joins the Effort to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

New York Joins the Effort to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, announced he will push for a ban of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products in the state. This would follow a similar ban by the state of Michigan and a call for federal prohibition of the products by President Trump.

OHS Live From Program Proves Successful Time and Time Again

OH&S Magazine has been doing the Live From program at the NSC show for years now, and every year, more companies in the safety industry want to be involved.

Peeking Around the Corner at NSC

Here’s a round of the latest and greatest, debuted at NSC 2019.



New Partnership Encourages Safety Within the Elevator Industry

OSHA recently fostered an alliance to promote workplace safety within the elevator industry.

NSC Moves to Indianapolis for 2020 Congress & Expo

For the next Congress & Expo in 2020, the Council is eyeing Indianapolis for the second time in two years.

The Opioid Suits Continue: Purdue Pharma Reaches Settlement with 23 States

The Opioid Suits Continue: Purdue Pharma Reaches Settlement with 23 States

As more companies, states, and families file suits regarding the opioid crisis, many claim Purdue Pharma has had a large part in the epidemic.

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Millions of workers are exposed to hearing hazards every year, and even though OSHA regulations and NIOSH recommendations in the U.S. specify hearing protection, occupational hearing loss is still the number one reported worker illness in manufacturin

OSHA and Pennsylvania Alliance for Workplace Safety

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, and OSHA formed an alliance to promote safety information and training to workplaces.

As the Vape-Related Death Toll Rises, the CDC Shouts Bigger Warnings

As the Vape-Related Death Toll Rises, the CDC Shouts Bigger Warnings

After three deaths and hundreds of possible cases of lung disease related to vaping, the CDC and smokers are warning others not to use e-cigarette devices.

Federal Court Reprimands Two Companies for Unlawful Drug Distribution

Federal Court Reprimands Two Companies for Unlawful Drug Distribution

Two Tennessee companies were found to have distributed and prescribed unapproved new drugs, adulterated and misbranded supplements, and an adulterated and misbranded device.

September Marks OSHA's Disaster Preparedness Month

OSHA’s website gives readers valuable information on how to prepare for multiple natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods.

Day Two at NSC: Busy, Busy, Busy

Day two on the Expo floor was another full one! We are learning our way around this massive convention center, full of thousands of booths and people. The chaos, though, has been more than worth it.

This Really Is My First (NSC) Rodeo

Yep, you heard right. I recently joined the OH&S team as Associate Content Editor, and that means that this year's NSC show in San Diego is indeed my very first one... ever.

NSC & OSHA Announce FY 2019 Most Cited Violations

Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) tops this year's list for the ninth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Eye and Face Protection (1926.102), a newcomer to last year's list, remains in the No. 10 spot

Booth Hop, Sleep, Repeat: Day One on the NSC Expo Floor

While our feet may be tired, this is just the beginning. Here’s a recap of the sponsors that partnered with OH&S and how our first day went.

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