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What is black lung?

Also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, black lung is a “job-related disease caused by continued exposure to excessive amounts of respirable coal mine dust,” NIOSH says.

Inspect aerial lifts before operating

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

Trends in … eye and face protection

What encourages workers to wear the eye protection you’re providing them?

Energized work permits

When do I need an energized work permit?
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My Story: Bridget Sweet

Bridget Sweet shares how she got into the EHS field.

Basic first aid kits ‘not adequate’ for tower workers, safety pro says

Watertown, SD — Not all first aid kits are created equal, communication tower industry expert Brandon Foster emphasizes in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

OSHRC marks anniversary of language-assistance order

Washington — Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission officials say a long-standing Executive Order that provides interpretation and document translation to people with limited English proficiency helps ensure federal services “reach and benefit all intended communities.”

MSHA sees spike in Pattern of Violations offenders

Arlington, VA — Mine Safety and Health Administration officials recently identified multiple Pattern of Violations offenders during a single screening period – an action the agency says is unprecedented in its history.
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OSHA advisory committee to meet in September

Washington — OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for Sept. 9.

Rep. Virginia Foxx issues subpoena threat over DOL data on independent contractors

Washington — Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is threatening acting Labor Secretary Julie Su with a subpoena over her “failure to provide the requested information” on the Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule.

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