Business & Industry

Philadelphia – Two researchers in a new article take opposing views on mandatory flu vaccinations for health care workers.

Cheyenne, WY – Quick declines in Wyoming’s fatal and nonfatal injury rates are not likely to occur, despite several initiatives focusing on workplace safety, according to a new report from C. Mack Sewell, the state’s occupational epidemiologist.

Lowell, MA – A new online toolkit aims to help employers integrate their health, safety and wellness programs.

Washington – OSHA has issued a direct final rule to align aspects of the agency’s Mechanical Power Presses Standard with a voluntary consensus standard.

Washington – NIOSH is seeking comment on a draft update to the agency’s carcinogen policy.

Madison, NJ – Drug use among U.S. workers has declined substantially since the Drug-Free Workplace Act was signed into law 25 years ago, but use of certain drugs is on the rise, according to Quest Diagnostics, a provider of drug-testing services.

Washington – The Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Dec. 5 in Washington to discuss the status of occupational exposure limit recommendations.

Rockford, IL – Failure to inspect pressure vessels and heed safety warnings resulted in the fatal 2009 explosion at a manufacturing company in Belvidere, IL, according to the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington – OSHA is scheduled to host a stakeholder meeting Jan. 9 in Washington on its proposed rule regarding the public release of employee injury and illness data.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a series of videos highlighting women in occupational safety and health research.