In 2014 alone, 2,630 workers suffered from heat illness and 18 died, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The bottom line is that, in a given day, a worker could be alerted to the same hazardous condition in many different ways, none of which clearly and efficiently tells the story of what's happening.
The agency is commissioning a study to assess the feasibility of designing a computer-assisted phone survey.
OSHA has required employers to develop a Chemical Hygiene Plan that addresses labeling as well as all other aspects of the Laboratory standard.
One of the safety industry's best annual events again visits the Mile High City next year. (ASSE's Safety 2012 conference also was in Denver.)
Speaking at an AIHce 2016 session, several experts said industrial hygienists are well suited to anticipate, recognize, and respond to the hazards and to control the risks using science-based methods.
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Health and safety managers at a military facility requested NIOSH's help.
The agency has issued 17 serious violations and $105,000 in penalties for exposures at Alstom's Hornell, N.Y., plant.
It is important to remember that any chemical that is ototoxic is also likely to be poisonous to the kidneys, because the inner ear and the kidneys arise from the same germ layer during embryonic development.
Temperature, humidity, and pressure levels at the location all have a direct bearing on the type of equipment that should be selected.
The displayed posters filled a large section of the expo floor in the Baltimore Convention Center. Many attendees walked up and down the rows seeking papers on topics of interest.
The key conference for industrial hygienists will take place June 2-8, 2017. Meanwhile, the AIHA Fall Conference is only five months away.
Ergonomics in the lab can help reduce fatigue and injury, and result in more productivity.
OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels came out strongly in favor of a national occupational disease surveillance program here at the AIHce 2016 conference on May 24, calling for safety and health professionals to support the idea.
Recipients of the 2016 awards are being recognized at this week's American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition in Baltimore for significant contributions to their profession.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association® will honor the winners of its 2016 AIHA awards, chosen because they have made significant contributions to the industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professions, on May 25 during the second annual Mark of Excellence Awards Breakfast at the 2016 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition.
Stephen Reynolds is an associate head and faculty member in the Colorado School of Public Health
Their "Spotlight on Silica" presentations call attention to the hazards of respirable crystalline silica, which remains a potent hazard for millions of workers around the world.
All AIHce attendees can play the Basic game version, according to AIHA's announcement, while attendees who downloaded and are using the AIHce app can also participate in the Advanced game version. There is also a special virtual version for those who are participating in the Virtual Conference.