Nearly 2,000 respondents in the United States, Canada and Europe participated in the survey.
Five key safety standards are crucial for preventing occupational lung diseases.
Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios.
Allied Powder Coating faces a total of $338,094 in proposed penalties.
Indoor air quality monitoring, through effective sampling protocols and data analysis, is crucial for identifying and mitigating hazardous pollutants in the workplace.
A century after doctors first warned that asbestos was harming employees, the malignant mineral poses ongoing risks.
Choosing the right supplied air respirator involves understanding specific hazards, regulatory requirements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort to maintain worker safety in toxic environments.
The agency found that Seattle Asbestos of Washington exposed workers and homeowners to significant hazards.
A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers from respiratory hazards.
The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.
The screenings aid in the early detection of black lung disease, particular among miners.
The events aim to provide those affected by black lung disease and their families with guidance on filing benefits claims.
The change aims to combat carbon monoxide poisoning associated with portable generators.
While water contamination is quite common, industrial companies can address contamination issues to maximize water systems and improve workplace safety.
The three-part challenge encourages the development of innovative respirator technology.
OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.
Selma, Alabama-based Henry Brick Co. faces proposed penalties of $124,212.
Aludyne Columbus now faces $182,344 in proposed penalties.
The laws would aid miners affected by black lung disease and combat silica dust rule challenges.
Washington is now one of only three U.S. states to create year-round protection from wildfire smoke.