Occupational Illnesses

New Orleans — When temperatures and humidity levels rise, so does the risk for heart-related emergencies, results of a recent study suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — Workers in the construction industry represented more than a third of all workplace heat-related deaths in 2023 and 2022, according to a report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is looking for input from representatives of small businesses, local governments and nonprofit organizations as it evaluates Toxic Substances Control Act regulations for formaldehyde and legacy uses of asbestos.

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.

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

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.