Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is acknowledging a Wisconsin facility for implementing all the safety recommendations the agency made after its investigation of a fatal May 2017 explosion and fire. Five workers were killed and 14 others were injured at the Didion Milling dry corn mill in Cambria, WI. CSB published a final report […]
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Worker heat protections front and center during House subcommittee hearing
Washington — OSHA’s proposed standard on heat illness and injury prevention was in the spotlight Sept. 2, when the role of federal regulation was debated during a hearing convened by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In her written testimony, hearing witness Elizabeth Milito, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, urged Congress to pass a […]
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Workers over age 50 may be facing a ‘sleep crisis’
Edinburgh, Scotland — A recent study of healthy older workers has uncovered a “hidden sleep crisis,” with nighttime disturbances occurring more often than previously believed. For the yearlong study, University of Edinburgh researchers followed 45 British workers between the ages of 50 and 66. Participants represented a variety of work sectors. The researchers collected more […]
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CSB investigation of hydrogen sulfide-related deaths focuses on hazard recognition
Washington — Understanding chemical hazards, incompatibilities and disposal procedures is critical to safe operation, the Chemical Safety Board is stressing amid its investigation into a fatal April incident involving hydrogen sulfide. The agency recently issued an update on its investigation of an incident at the Ames Goldsmith Corp.’s Catalyst Refiners Inc. facility in Institute, WV. […]
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Working near overhead power lines: New toolbox talk available
Washington — Workers who use cranes, lifts or ladders should keep tall machinery and loads at least 20 feet away from overhead power lines, NIOSH emphasizes in a new toolbox talk. “Contact with overhead power lines can result in serious injury and even death,” the agency says in the resource, developed in conjunction with CPWR […]
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Judge delays federal efforts to access state commercial driver license information
Alexandria, VA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Aug. 20 halted federal efforts to obtain personal information for more than 17 million commercial driver’s license holders nationwide. In granting a temporary restraining order, Judge Anthony Trenga sided with a coalition of attorneys general from 21 states and the District […]
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Respiratory Protection Day is Sept. 1
Washington — NIOSH is encouraging employers to highlight the importance of proper respirator use – and share information and resources – as part of Respiratory Protection Day on Sept. 1. “Every day, millions of workers rely on respiratory protection to stay safe on the job,” the agency says. “Choosing the right device and using it […]
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EPA finalizes compliance deadline extensions on use of two cancer-linked chemicals
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has published a final rule that extends various compliance deadlines for Toxic Substances Control Act rules covering the use of perchloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride. PCE has been linked to cancer and other adverse health effects involving the nervous system, kidneys and liver. It’s found in many everyday products such […]
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Tech tools can help people with heart disease make ‘small, yet important steps’
A recent study of people who have heart disease found that those who use fitness trackers and smartphone apps are more physically active than those who don’t. Researchers from Penn State looked at 14 clinical trials that involved nearly 1,100 participants who had been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease such as coronary heart disease, heart […]
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‘Incidents are rarely random’: Webinar looks at electrical hazards in construction
Silver Spring, MD — Construction workers and supervisors should be aware that “electrical hazards exist for everyone and are present throughout the entire project,” an electrical safety expert said during a recent webinar. As part of his presentation at the Aug. 19 event, hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, Joseph […]
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