Workplace Exposures

Marietta, GA — Up to 80% of hazardous chemicals found in classrooms may be linked to emissions from 3D printers, a recent study from the Chemical Insights Research Institute suggests.

Washington — Employers of nonagricultural workers operating near farmland can reduce the risk of pesticide exposure by notifying farms about their work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises.

How can industry leaders take decisive action on PFAS risk management given varying regulations and the risks associated with certain PFAS?

Washington — People and groups that participated in public hearings on OSHA’s proposed heat rule now have until Oct. 30 to submit post-hearing comments.

Storrs, CT — An estimated 31,016 cases of work-related disease in Connecticut occurred in 2023, according to an annual report from the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Washington — Outdoor workers may lower their risk of developing kidney problems by regularly drinking water and resting in the shade, a group of international researchers say.

Denver — OSHA will likely extend by 30 days the comment period on its proposed heat rule, the agency announced Tuesday at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Harrisburg, PA — A new bill in the Pennsylvania House is aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.

Baton Rouge, LA — How effective are fans at reducing heat stress and improving worker comfort under hot and humid conditions in industrial environments that don’t have air conditioning?

Washington — Are you aware of any recent revisions or updates to the worker heat protection rules in your state? If so, the Natural Resources Defense Council wants to know.