State public health officials are urging employers in the stone countertop sector to strengthen silica dust controls, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance after confirming the state’s first work-related silicosis case in this industry.
From nanofiber filters to AI-driven diagnostics, smart respiratory protection is transforming traditional masks into connected, data-rich systems that monitor both air quality and worker health across industries.
The proposed rule would exempt filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirator users from mandatory medical clearance, citing minimal health risk and significant cost savings.
NIOSH has released a revised CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook, updating standards to expand protection lists, clarify fit testing, and align guidance with modern fire and emergency response protocols.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will provide free, confidential screenings this September to help coal miners detect black lung disease early.
Welding exposes workers to harmful fumes and gases linked to chronic respiratory illness and cancer. What are key steps to protect them?
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations and $33,000 in penalties after finding workers exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica.
A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.
A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.
The Construction Safety Council launches an initiative to curb the risk of silicosis by educating construction workers on protective practices and exposure limits.
From wildfires to floods, cleanup crews face serious respiratory and skin exposure risks. What lessons can be learned from the Lahaina and California fires and applied to PPE and respiratory protection programs?
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like AI solutions, dust control fans, benchtop ionizers and USB flashlights.
A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.
Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.
Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.
California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.
Why IAQ management during these seasons is critical and how it reduces respiratory risks.
NIOSH has awarded three innovative solutions for improving real-time respirator fit evaluation as part of its $350,000 Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.
What qualities and knowledge do respiratory protection program administrators need?
Technological advances throughout the 20th century to today have made possible the elimination of many hazards in the workplace. For those situations where exposure to hazards is unavoidable, the use of PPE is a literal lifesaver.