OSHA Withdraws Proposed Interpretation on Occupational Noise
OSHA announced on Jan. 19 that it is withdrawing its proposed “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise,” which would have clarified the term “feasible administrative or engineering controls” as used in the agency’s noise standard...
AIHA: Workplace Exposures Should Be Included in National Prevention Strategy
In a Jan. 11 letter to the National Prevention Council, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) commented on the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy, raising “deep concerns” about the lack of consideration for medical conditions caused by workplace exposures...
Study: Mesothelioma Cases Underreported Worldwide
For every four to five reported cases of mesothelioma worldwide, at least one case goes unreported, according to estimates published Jan. 6 in Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). This study is the first to provide a global estimate of unreported mesothelioma cases based on the collective experience of countries with available data on asbestos use and the disease...
OSHA Web Chat Puts Focus on Injury and Illness Prevention Program
In a Jan. 5 Web chat to discuss the 2010 fall semi-annual regulatory agenda, OSHA Administrator Dr. David Michaels and staff asserted that the potential Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) is the agency’s highest regulatory priority with “the greatest impact in terms of preventing workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.”...
AIHA Releases White Paper on OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program
At the request of OSHA, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) released a white paper concerning OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2), a potential new rule that would require employers to find and fix hazards in their workplaces...
NHCA Addresses “Misperceptions” Regarding OSHA’s Interpretation of Noise Control Enforcement Change
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) reiterated its support for OSHA’s announced change in workplace noise control enforcement and seeks to address a number of misperceptions related to this interpretation...
OSHA Fines U.S. Minerals $396,000 for Alleged Hazardous Dust, PPE and Training Violations
On Dec. 7, OSHA cited U.S. Minerals LLC with willfully exposing its workers to dangerously high levels of hazardous dust and not providing adequate breathing protection and training for workers at its facility in Coffeen, Ill. The company, however, is contesting the violations and called OSHA’s allegations “incomplete, overstated and/or inaccurate.”...
OSHA Announces Stakeholder Meeting, Extends Comment Period on Noise Control Interpretation
On Dec. 6, OSHA announced that it is extending by 90 days the official comment period on the proposed “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise,” which was published Oct. 19 in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted through March 21, 2011; the agency will hold a stakeholder meeting before this date to listen to the concerns of businesses and workers...
NIOSH Seeks Comments on Carbon Nanotube, Fiber Recommendations and Research
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites public comment on “Current Intelligence Bulletin: Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers,” a draft document that summarizes current scientific knowledge about the occupational safety and health implications of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers...
AIHA Unveils Top EHS Public Policy Issues for 2011-2012
The American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) biennial membership survey revealed the most pressing public policy issues within the EHS profession over the next 2 years, with PELs and OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program topping the list...
NIST Develops New Guidance for First Responders Collecting Suspected Biothreat Agents
To help first responders at all levels of government deal safely and more effectively with suspected biothreat agents, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and a broad team of federal, state and local agencies and other organizations updated an existing standard for sample collection and developed overall guidance for when to collect a sample and how to coordinate with other agencies and organizations...
EPA Identifies Areas Violating Lead Standards
EPA has determined that 16 areas across the country are not meeting the agency’s national air quality standards for lead. These areas, located in 11 states, were designated as “nonattainment” because their 2007 to 2009 air quality monitoring data showed that they did not meet the agency’s health-based standards...
Wireless Monitoring for a Safe Indoor Environment
Energy efficiency in new buildings does not have to result in unhealthy indoor air quality...
EPA Fines Western Refining Southwest Inc. for Illegally Disposing of Hazardous Waste and Improper Sampling
EPA fined Western Refining Southwest Inc. for failing to adequately monitor benzene discharges and illegally disposing hazardous waste. The company is in noncompliance of a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) filed in August 2009...
OSHA Reissues Shipbreaking National Emphasis Program, Updates Shipyard PPE Directive
OSHA issued two directives on Nov. 4 to update its National Emphasis Program on Shipbreaking and its Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in Shipyard Employment...
China Miners Rescued; New Zealand Miners Remain Trapped
This week brought good news for the 29 miners in China who were trapped underground Nov. 21 when their mine flooded – all miners were rescued a day later and appear to be in stable condition. But for another 29 miners in New Zealand, the outlook isn’t as bright...
NIOSH Releases Prevention Through Design Plan
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released “Prevention through Design: Plan for the National Initiative,” a statement of goals and strategies for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses by designing occupational hazards out of work equipment, structures, materials and processes...
Jason Townsell Named First “Future Leaders in EHS” Scholarship Recipient
Jason Townsell, a student working toward a bachelor’s of science degree in occupational safety and health at Columbia Southern University, was named the first Future Leaders in EHS winner. He will receive a $5,000 scholarship and access to PureSafety’s safety and health software and information solutions...
AIHA Releases Corrosive Drywall White Paper
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently released a white paper in an effort to identify the problems posed by corrosive drywall as well as the role of science in understanding the resulting safety and health issues...
Gas Detection: Changed Behavior Can Save Lives
What’s really happening in the field when it comes to using gas detectors might surprise you...
AIHA, ACGIH End Alliance Discussions
In June 2009, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) revealed plans to form a new strategic alliance and work together more closely. On Oct. 25, however, the organizations announced they will end dialogue regarded this proposed alliance...
MSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Coal Dust
In the Oct. 19 Federal Register, MSHA published a proposed rule on lowering miners’ exposure to respirable coal dust in all underground and surface coalmines, with the aim to end black lung disease among miners. The proposed rule is the latest element of MSHA's “End Black Lung – Act Now” campaign...
At-Home Safety: Oct. 17-24 is National Radon Awareness Week
The World Health Organization (WHO) and EPA have identified radon gas as the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. To address this epidemic and encourage residents to test their homes for radon, Oct. 17-24 has been designated National Radon Awareness Week...
AIHA’s New Strategic Plan Looks to the Future of Industrial Hygiene
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently announced the release of its 2011-2015 strategic plan, which reflects the organization’s new mission statement: “Creating knowledge to protect worker health.”...
NSC: OSHA, MSHA, NIOSH Leaders Discuss the State of Occupational Safety
In an Oct. 5 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress occupational keynote, OSHA Administrator David Michaels, NIOSH Director John Howard and MSHA Administrator Joe Main discussed their priorities and goals for occupational safety and health...
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