The December issue of the journal includes a supplement addressing issues tied to the science of OELs.
A new database developed by NIOSH shows that PPE fit can compromise performance and firefighters in turnout gear do not fit well in today's fire apparatus.
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and General Contracting Inc. has been fined $108,200 by the agency.
The amount of exposure to individuals can depend upon work practices, ventilation, and location. Will the work be done in wide open areas, inside a building adjacent to other work processes and people, or potentially even in a confined space?
OSHA cited the employers for willful exposure.
Safe Work Australia has asked stakeholders to submit comments by Dec. 18 about the existing standards for airborne exposures. Most were adopted from ACGIH standards in the 1980s and have never been updated.
"Airgas customers and employees will benefit from Air Liquide's unrivaled global footprint and strength in technology, innovation, and operational efficiency, while Airgas is ready to bring the entrepreneurial culture and packaged gas excellence that have driven our success to date," Airgas Executive Chairman Peter McCausland said.
NIOSH has developed a “mini-baghouse” which helps protect workers in the oil and gas industry.
The estimates are low because many workers affected by pesticides do not seek medical care.
Always be sure that you have chosen the correct mask for the application and that you follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations and all OSHA requirements.
The final step is testing whether the selected respirator suits the workers themselves.
A study published in Environmental Research Letters says the excess pollution directly contributed to the deaths of 60 people in the U.S.
The ANA has asked nurses to get the flu vaccine as well as advise their patients to do the same.
Subcommittee Democrats called for the strengthening of health and safety of miners at the hearing.
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services has been cited for more than 30 violations after incident. The company faces penalties of $963,000, and OSHA has placed it in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
Fall protection was the most common violation in 2015, followed by hazard communication.
A judge issued a contempt order, forcing the Kansas City, Mo., company's owner to allow an OSHA inspection.
"Many workers participating in the program have experienced work-related exposures that can increase the risk of COPD," said Duke University's John Dement, who headed the study.
Reser’s Fine Foods was cited for 13 serious safety and health violations
The new rule allows NIOSH to extend the date until one year after the agency first approves a CCER model.