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Nanotechnology: Being proactive

Companies work to protect employees despite unknowns
December 21, 2014
Sarah Trotto
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Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing industry. But little is known about how nanoparticles affect the health of both the workers who manufacture the products and those who use them.
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Study links iron mining to mesothelioma

December 10, 2014
Minneapolis – Longer work tenure and higher exposure to certain particles put Minnesota iron miners at an increased risk of a rare form of lung cancer, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota.
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Toxic chemicals put salon workers at risk: report

November 19, 2014
Missoula, MT – Salon workers are frequently exposed to products that contain harmful chemicals linked to conditions such as cancer, reproductive issues and asthma, concludes a new report from environmental health advocacy group Women’s Voices for the Earth.
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EPA scrutinizes pesticide ingredients

October 27, 2014
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding a proposal to remove 72 chemicals from its list of substances that are approved for use in pesticide products.
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