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Blood-lead levels in working adults have dropped, NIOSH report shows

Cincinnati – The prevalence of employed adults with high levels of lead in their blood has fallen since the mid-1990s, according to a new NIOSH report.

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Combustible dust hazards

Dust may look innocuous, but given the right circumstances, it can be deadly.

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OSHA under Obama: The final year

This time next year, the nation will be electing a new president, who could move OSHA in a different direction. What can the agency accomplish in the remaining months of the Obama administration? OSHA-watchers weigh in.

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Workers who use vibrating tools such as jackhammers, chain saws, grinders and riveters are at risk for developing hand-arm vibration syndrome. Experts say preventive measures can help reduce the risk.

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International academy releases two commentaries on asbestos

Bologna, Italy – International scientific academy Collegium Ramazzini is emphasizing that the risk for the cancer mesothelioma is connected to both early and recent exposures to asbestos.

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EPA rule aimed at protecting farmworkers from pesticides

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule updating its Agricultural Worker Protection Standard intended to safeguard farmworkers against pesticide exposure.

Safety Tips

Prescription painkillers and the workforce

The number of Americans dying from prescription painkiller overdoses has quadrupled since 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injured workers are often prescribed narcotics to help relieve their pain. The National Safety Council has launched an initiative aimed at preventing overdoses.

Dangerous beauty: Salon worker health is in the spotlight

Nail and hair salon workers are routinely exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals that can cause respiratory issues, skin disorders and other health problems. As recent reports bring attention to the hazards these workers face, safety advocates are calling for stronger protections.

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OSHRC asking for input on workplace violence case

Washington – Was OSHA right to cite an employer for a violation of the General Duty Clause after a health care worker was killed by a patient?

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One-third of employees say they’ve worked with a bully, survey shows

Menlo Park, CA – More than 35 percent of people have worked with a bully, and 27 percent of human resources managers say workplace bullying occurs “at least somewhat often” at their company, according to research from staffing firm OfficeTeam.

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