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OSHA Cites Contractor for Excavation Hazards

One willful and two serious violations were discovered by OSHA investigators at a Niagara Falls worksite.

Turning the Page to AIHce 2014

It's too early to bookmark http://aihce2014.org, right? Maybe not.

Meeting Stressed the World of IH

The international flavor of AIHce 2013 transcended the host city. Speakers, exhibitors, and educational topics reflected the global nature of industrial hygiene and workplace safety.



The Challenge of Harmonizing Respiratory Standards

NIOSH is heavily involved in the ISO standards now being developed and wants to educate U.S. stakeholders about them.

Ticket Agent Fined for Not Disclosing Airline Carrier

DOT has fined a ticket agent for violating code-share disclosure rules.

AIHce New Products Grab the Spotlight

Companies exhibiting at AIHce 2013 displayed a host of new products for optimal worker protection.

AIHce 2013 Logs 900 Virtual Attendees

The number represents more than 25 percent of the people attending the conference in person, not counting exhibitors.

AIHce Gives a Look into Human Trafficking Today

A Tuesday lecture discussed the reality of human trafficking in today's world

AIHce Panel Addresses the Dangers of Silica Exposure

Silica exposure is a topic that everyone from OSHA to product manufacturers need to take into consideration.

Silica and Benzene Named Among Emerging Dangers at AIHce

The two substances were discussed in a Monday session at the conference.

OSHA Eyes More Harmonized Standards

Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said the agency is discussing harmonizing recordkeeping and injury reporting with international counterparts.

Innovation Explored as AIHce Kicks Off 2013 Conference

Thousands gather to kick off AIHce 2013 with a keynote session.

OSHA Update: Sequester Impacts, PELs RFP

Public health and IH summer interns aren’t being hired this year because the agency can’t pay them, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said Tuesday.

Is Fall Arrest Equipment Too Good?

Experts discussed the differences between U.S. and international standards and the recent move to make some components strong enough to withstand much larger fall forces.

Agencies Prepared for Busy Western Wildfire Season

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Interior Secretary Jewell visited the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise on May 13 and said communities should be ready because the outlook is for a severe fire season.

By the Way, It's a Holiday

Victoria Day is celebrated as a Canadian holiday, and this year's observance is May 20.

GM Joins Stanford Auto Research Center

Mary Barra, GM's senior vice president of Global Product Development, called it "a natural fit" for the automaker.

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