OSHA cites two Cartersville companies for repeated safety failures and exposing workers to hazardous dust and noise levels.
The agency’s research is being integrated into national safety standards to improve worker protection across various industrial sectors.
OSHA proposes $275,694 in penalties for SV Labs following a nitrocellulose blast and fire at its Prescott facility.
The federal program begins its 21st year of providing free, confidential black lung testing across six states to support early disease detection.
ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.
Seattle Environmental Services LLC faces willful and serious violations after misleading investigators and allowing employees to remove 3,000 square feet of asbestos without respirators.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a health alert on ammonia exposure risks in mining, urging stronger ventilation, training and PPE to protect workers.
The agency has ordered two Houston contractors to reinstate and compensate workers fired after raising asbestos training, PPE and disposal concerns during post-hurricane repairs.
The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.
New data highlight differences in preparedness, training, and employer trust as Gen Z and millennial workers encounter legacy hazards on older job sites.
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.