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Demolition-site deaths prompt OSHA to update safety resources

July 11, 2014

Washington – In response to recent worker deaths at demolition sites, OSHA has updated its webpage and safety resources addressing common hazards in the construction demolition industry.

Industrial safety in U.S. lags behind other countries, watchdog group says

July 11, 2014

Washington – Industrial safety in the United States has fallen behind other countries, putting workers’ lives at risk, according to a report from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Lawmakers call for new leadership at CSB

July 9, 2014

Washington – Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), who chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and five other members of the House have sent a letter to the White House calling for Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso to be replaced.

Safety advocates applaud bill to reduce workers’ BPA exposure

July 9, 2014

Washington – New legislation that would eliminate the use of food and beverage containers made with bisphenol A (commonly known as BPA) received praise from labor groups, who claim the chemical is hazardous to workers.

Workgroup issues progress report on nanotechnology safety research

July 9, 2014

Washington – A national strategy implemented in 2011 to provide guidance to federal agencies on nanotechnology and occupational safety has led to the collection of workplace exposure assessment data and exposure control strategy resources, according to a report released June 25.

NIOSH cites progress on reducing farm injuries among youth

July 9, 2014

Washington – Implementation of the Childhood Agricultural Injury Prevention Initiative in 1996 has helped reduce the number of agricultural injuries suffered by children, according to a recent report from NIOSH.

MSHA summer safety campaign focuses on roof, rib falls

July 9, 2014

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released materials for its annual campaign to address roof and rib (wall) falls in underground coal mines.

Guide aims to help small businesses with respiratory protection

July 9, 2014

Salem, OR – A new comprehensive guide from Oregon OSHA intends to help small-business owners and managers develop respiratory protection programs.

FMCSA schedules meeting on cross-border trucking program

July 9, 2014

Arlington, VA – Long-haul trucking that crosses the United States-Mexico border will be the subject of an upcoming meeting at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Training Center.

Musculoskeletal pain linked to genes: study

July 9, 2014

London – Some people may be genetically predisposed to suffer from musculoskeletal pain and other chronic pain syndromes, according to a recent study from King’s College London.

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