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New NIOSH checklist helps companies protect workers’ hearing

March 29, 2017

A new checklist developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) can help companies evaluate the effectiveness of their Hearing Loss Prevention Programs* (HLPPs) and better protect their workers from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Beryllium rule delayed, challenged in court

March 29, 2017

OSHA has delayed the effective date of its rule to lower beryllium exposure limits for a second time, to May 20, 2017. The agency said in a statement that the change will allow for “additional review into questions of law and policy.”

Trump takes aim at Obama-era climate change policies

Clean Power Plan, other regulations headed for repeal

March 29, 2017

President Trump yesterday began dismantling former President Obama’s efforts to combat climate change, starting with a move to have the EPA formally begin the process of repealing the Clean Power Plan, which calls for a 32 percent cut in the energy industry’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

Taking B Vitamins could reduce effects of air pollution

March 27, 2017

A new study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health shows both the effect of air pollution on our genes and the role B vitamins may play in reduce the epigenetic effects of air pollution on health.

Would Labor nominee uphold silica rule?

Acosta declines to answer the question during hearings

March 27, 2017

If confirmed as U.S. labor secretary, will Alexander Acosta enforce OSHA’s already-in-effect silica rule? Or will the Trump nominee follow the president’s anti-regulatory agenda and nullify the regulation?

Weekly news round-up

March 25, 2017

Regulatory repeals, the future of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and oil pipelines were in the news featured on ISHN.com this week.

Harmonizing ISO Standards with an Integrated HSEQ System

March 24, 2017

No matter their specific needs, organizations have goals above and beyond daily business tasks. However, certain challenges are preventing organizations from achieving these goals—such as injuries, illnesses and environmental releases.

Trump Oks Keystone pipeline

March 24, 2017

President Trump today approved a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline – a controversial project that was vetoed by former President Barack Obama.

President Trump’s 2018 budget blueprint guts Chemical Safety Board

March 22, 2017

A White House proposal to eliminate funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board signals a full retreat from two decades of progress against chemical disasters and would, if enacted, put American lives in jeopardy, health and safety experts told the House Chronicle.

Pipelines are safe despite worn-away covering, say operators

March 22, 2017

Operators of twin oil pipelines beneath the waterway where Lakes Huron and Michigan converge insist they remain structurally sound even though an outer layer of protective covering has worn away in some places. Skeptics said the deterioration is further evidence the lines should be shut down.