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OSHA initiates NEP on isocyanates

Washington – OSHA’s latest National Emphasis Program focuses on isocyanates, a family of chemicals used in a wide range of materials, including paints, varnishes and building insulation.

NIOSH to host public meeting on proposed nanomaterials survey

Washington – NIOSH has scheduled a public meeting on July 31 in Cincinnati to hear comments on a proposed survey about engineered nanomaterials.

Avoiding heat stress

Planning and preparedness are no longer luxuries, but necessities, when it comes to preventing heat-related illnesses.

Report examines work-related asthma in California

Sacramento, CA – Almost 1 million people in California have work-related asthma, according to a new surveillance report from the California Department of Public Health.
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Study ties statin use to MSD diagnoses, injuries

Dallas – People who take statins to lower their cholesterol levels may be more likely to suffer musculoskeletal conditions, joint diseases and injuries, according to a study from the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System.

New website offers pesticide safety information

San Francisco – A new project from the California Poison Control System allows farm workers and community health professionals to access pesticide safety information on a mobile device.

New guide aims to protect workers from exposure to isocyanates

Montreal – The scientific research organization IRSST recently released the second edition of its guide on safe use of isocyanates.

OSHA Roundup for June 3, 2013

Final rule expands OSHA’s digger-derrick exemption and the agency launches its annual heat campaign in this week’s OSHA Roundup.
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OSHA launches annual heat illness prevention campaign

Washington – To help prevent thousands of potential worker heat-related illnesses, OSHA on May 20 launched its third annual Heat Illness Prevention Campaign.

OSHA issues final rule expanding digger-derrick exemption

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA expands the exemption for digger-derrick operations in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

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