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Final rule aims to strengthen protections for coal miners with black lung

April 27, 2016

Washington – The Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has issued a final rule intended to increase protections – including full access to medical information – for coal miners who have black lung disease.

OSHA and NIOSH offer guidance on protecting workers from Zika exposure

April 26, 2016

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Washington – Newly released interim guidance from OSHA and NIOSH urges employers to train employees on the risks of exposure to the Zika virus and outlines protective measures.

Farm workers, hairdressers among professions linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma

April 6, 2016

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Wellington, New Zealand – New research has identified certain occupations and industries that may contribute to the risk of workers developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a group of related cancers affecting part of the body’s immune system.

RETURN TO WORK

Workers with cancer

Six ways employers can help employees get back on the job

February 21, 2016

Sarah Trotto

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Workers who are dealing with or recovering from cancer often face challenges – such as fatigue – that can affect job performance and safety. But experts say employers can offer accommodations to help these workers stay on the job.

Journal offering free Zika resources for health care workers

February 17, 2016

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London – In an effort to help protect health care workers who work with patients carrying the Zika virus, the journal BMJ has released a set of free online resources.

Facts about the flu

January 20, 2016

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Body aches, runny nose, fever, headache and fatigue. These are some of the symptoms of the flu.

All nurses should get a flu shot, American Nurses Association says

October 28, 2015

Silver Spring, MD – The American Nurses Association is calling for all registered nurses to receive the seasonal flu vaccination and to encourage their patients to get vaccinated.

Health care association calls for respiratory protection for workers

August 24, 2015

Pittsburgh – The Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare is calling for effective respiratory protection for health care workers, according to a new position statement.

Texas symposium on Ebola protection set for this month

March 4, 2015

Arlington, TX – OSHA and several health service providers will be participating in a free symposium March 12 in Texas on Ebola protection for hospital workers and first responders.

Report highlights gaps in U.S. infection control

December 29, 2014

Washington – The Ebola outbreak is a “major wake-up call” that highlights gaps in the United States’ management and containment of severe diseases, concludes a new report from the nonprofits Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.