Workplace Exposures

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback as it ponders reversing a ban on most uses of the carcinogenic chemical substance perchloroethylene.

Washington — Seven House Republicans want the Mine Safety and Health Administration to align its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica with existing OSHA protections, citing “undue and excessive” industry burdens.

Storrs, CT — Body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

Washington — Indoor and outdoor workers exposed to excessive heat can find safety tips in a newly released OSHA video.

What kind of fall protection is needed in facilities with extreme environments such as hot/cold temperatures or moisture?

What types of materials and design features should be considered when selecting personal protective equipment for heat stress?

Washington — NIOSH has scheduled a series of free, confidential health screenings as it aims to identify cases of black lung disease in current and former miners.

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would require OSHA to develop a standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor settings.

San Diego — Teamwork erodes when workers are exposed to hot or even mildly warm conditions, according to the results of a recent study conducted by University of California, San Diego researchers.

Washington — Protecting crane operators from heat-related injury and illness is the focus of a recently published report from the National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation.