Occupational Illnesses

Storrs, CT — The University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute recently opened a research center dedicated to studying how extreme heat affects workers.

Portland, OR — In response to seven worker deaths caused by heat-related illnesses in the state over a recent 11-year period, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert.

Montreal — A recent study of apprentice welders revealed a “significant increase” in metal levels in urine, nail and hair samples taken over the duration of their three-module training program.

Carson City, NV — The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and Nevada OSHA have updated their heat illness dashboard to include data on the state’s newly implemented heat rule.

Bootle, England — More than 75% of workers exposed to hazardous noise on the job lack essential knowledge about checking hearing protection for damage or reporting faulty equipment to their employers, a recent inspection campaign has revealed.

Waltham, MA — California’s heat regulations have led to fewer work-related injuries on hot days, according to the results of a recent study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Washington — Leading House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans are calling on the Government Accountability Office to review hearing loss causes in the longshoring industry, saying many employers believe they’re compensating workers for cases that aren’t work-related.

Washington — Tens of thousands of workplace injuries a year are linked to hotter temperatures, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University.

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.