Workplace Exposure

Spaceflight study may offer insights for working in extreme conditions

College Station, TX — Texas A&M University researchers are studying how the human body reacts in harsh environments, particularly during extended exploratory and commercial...

California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a...

Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal...

Vermont finalizes landmark ban of paraquat

Montpelier, VT — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) has signed legislation banning paraquat, a controversial herbicide that has been tied to an increased risk...
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EPA invites comment on controversial fragrance and one other chemical

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on separate draft risk evaluations, including a potential landmark finding that a fragrance additive doesn’t...

Miners’ lawyer pushes for MSHA silica rule during House hearing

Fort Branch, IN — An attorney who represents workers is challenging lawmakers to urge the Mine Safety and Health Administration to restore its final...

Colorado bill on heat and cold stress prevention moves forward

Denver — The Colorado House has passed a bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. At press time, H.B. 26-1272 had moved to the...

Delayed again: provisions of EPA trichlorethylene ban

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed until further notice the effective date of certain worker-related provisions of the agency’s final rule banning...
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EPA to move forward on risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will propose risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane, a colorless liquid frequently used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride, a type...

EPA postpones reporting window for ‘forever chemicals’ rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the reporting period for a final rule that requires manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

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