Occupational Illnesses

Harrisburg, PA — Labor leaders and workers joined Pennsylvania lawmakers at a June 2 press conference to call for the passage of a state...

Washington — The Department of Labor said it plans to improve information collection and oversight of its Black Lung Benefits Program after a recent...

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. The awards recognize organizations and professionals who implement effective...

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented...

Washington — A newly available silica dust filtration system can reduce up to 93% of respirable crystalline silica at mine sites, NIOSH claims. Developed in...

Chicago — In response to increasingly frequent and intense wildfires across the country, the American Medical Association has adopted a policy aimed at protecting...

New York — Development of heat illness prevention plans for New York City employees and contractors, as well as heat safety guidance intended for...

Tempe, AZ — Nearly 3 out of 5 farmworkers in Arizona have experienced at least one symptom of heat-related illness in the past year,...

Chicago — OSHA recently extended a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards through the end of the year. The Chicago Region’s REP was initially set...

Washington — The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would shield stone slab product manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits related to silicosis caused...