Occupational Illnesses

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.

Waltham, MA — Three-quarters of heat-related workers’ compensation claims in the United States are submitted between June and August, and 90% involve temperatures above 90° F, according to a nonprofit research organization.

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.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to keep at least 6 inches of separation between their powered air-purifying respirator and proximity detection system.

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to treatment and improving wait times for federal workers who are injured on the job.

Itasca, IL — Kicking off July 10: a three-part webinar series for safety professionals tasked with protecting workers in high-heat environments.

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Bergen, Norway — Shift work and being sleep-deprived may increase the risk of contracting a cold and other common infections, results of a recent study of nurses show.

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.