Labor

Washington — The enforcement date for the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been pushed to Aug. 18.

St. Louis — The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been put on hold, after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay on April 4.

Washington — A group of 460 organizations is urging leaders in Congress to “do everything possible” to stop planned massive cuts to NIOSH staffing.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will consider scaling back rulemaking related to how it evaluates chemicals for risks to workers.

Tallahassee, FL — Legislation recently introduced in Florida would require employers to take measures – including providing water breaks and shaded rest areas – to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat.

Washington — President Donald Trump has nominated former congressman Anthony D’Esposito to be the Department of Labor inspector general.

Washington — Now available from the Chemical Safety Board: additional information on 25 serious chemical releases.

St. Catharines, Ontario — Exoskeletons could help prevent lower back injuries that stem from lifting objects, according to a recent study out of Canada.

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services will reportedly cut two-thirds of NIOSH’s staff – more than 870 employees – as part of a restructuring plan announced March 27.

Washington — Chemical facilities have made significant advancements in safety in the 20 years since a deadly BP refinery explosion in Texas City, TX, the Chemical Safety Board says.