Respiratory


FDA Approves COPD Medication

Breo Ellipta has been approved for long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients.

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Taking in AIHce 2013, in Person or Online

It's time to talk health and safety in Montreal at the 73rd AIHce event.

Knowing What You Need, Using What You Have

Many jobs requiring the use of respirators can leave employees mentally and physically drained. Tired employees are more apt to get careless and make mistakes or cut corners.

Houston Brewery Cited for CO2 Exposures

The alleged serious violations include failing to verify that conditions in permit-required confined spaces were acceptable throughout the duration of the entry.

Wisconsin Facility Cited for Respiratory Standard Violations

The Joy-Mark Inc. facility was cited for the same violations in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Georgia Facility Exposed Workers to Hexavalent Chromium

Employees and their food were exposed to the harmful chemical, a repeat violation for the company.

CDC Resumes Anti-Tobacco Ad Campaign

The second round of "Tips from Former Smokers" ads feature smoking-related health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

NIOSH Planning to Raise Respirator Certification Fees

The agency has scheduled a public meeting April 30 so allow respirator manufacturers and other stakeholders can comment on the impact of the increases.



AIHA Spells Out Silica Competent Person Skill Set

The new white paper from the AIHA Construction Committee's Silica Competent Person Subgroup will help construction companies use the approach OSHA recommends.

OSHA Cites Poultry Processor After Grisly Fatality

A worker died when he slipped and fell into an unguarded screw conveyor while cleaning it last September in the plant in Moselle, Miss. Now, OSHA has assessed 37 serious violations against Southern Hens Inc.

Patriot Coal agreed in 2012 to cease mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia.

Awards Season Arrives

From the NECC fungal infection nightmare to a record payment to NHTSA for not reporting vehicle safety defects in a timely manner, there are more than enough items on 2012's Worst Actor list. Fortunately, Best Actor contenders are even more plentiful.

NIOSH Meeting Focused on Safe Work with Pesticides

The two-day meeting in Washington, D.C., concerns how to motivate pesticide workers to use the best personal protective technology.

Silica Dust Citations Carry $274,500 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA cited Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries LLC, an iron foundry, for 28 alleged violations.

NIOSH, OSHA Release Bathtub Refinishing Alert

At least 14 workers have died since 2000 while using stripping products that include methylene chloride, according to the document.

New OH&S Publisher Settling In

Publisher Karen Cavallo wears two hats at 1105 Media Inc. She is also group publisher of the Home Medical Equipment Group.

Users should know that every time they use the mask, they must inspect it before and after use, thoroughly clean it after use, air-dry it, and store it in an air-tight container.

The Brave New World of Respirator Innovation

Brisk sales and incremental innovations are the order of the day.

Eventually, the industry created a common curriculum for land and offshore training: SafeLandUSA and SafeGulf were formed.

Preparing for 'The Great Crew Change'

Widespread managerial turnover in maritime and in the oil & gas exploration and production industry has sparked development of new training tools on coaching and mentoring.

LIUNA's 'We the People' Petition Demands Action on Silica Standard

About 22,000 signatures are still needed by Feb. 11 to reach the required 25,000 that will trigger a White House response.

Another Company Added to Severe Violator Program

Panthera Painting Inc. faces $459,844 in proposed OSHA fines for allegedly exposing workers to lead and other hazards while performing abrasive blasting and repainting projects.

NIOSH Publishes SCBA Service-Life Indicator Final Rule

It requires setting a minimum alarm point at 25 percent of the rated service time but allows manufacturers to set it at a higher point.

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