Congress is "taking its direction on science and environmental health policy from the chemical industry, rather than independent scientists who lack a financial interest in the question of whether some chemicals can cause cancer and other health problems."
Board urges OSHA to develop a combustible dust standard within a year
January 6, 2012
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report on three accidents that occurred in 2011 at the Hoeganaes powdered metals plant in Gallatin, Tennessee.
“Iron in the Fire” features animations, key findings and dust hazard recommendations
January 6, 2012
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) yesterday released a new safety video depicting three accidents involving combustible iron dust at the Hoeganaes Corporation in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Come down from "plateau of acceptance," urges Norris
January 5, 2012
With the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) embarking upon its second century of existence, ASSE President Terrie S. Norris, CSP, ARM is issuing a call for action to the occupational safety, health and environmental profession.
For all the change brought on by the recession and post-recession uncertainty, it’s status quo for most EHS departments in 2012, according to ISHN’s reader survey:
Radiation has added a new dimension to the industrial hygienist’s role — a dimension that includes extreme time pressure in response, identification, isolation and protection.
Failure to periodically test and document the performance of your atmospheric monitors can leave you open to regulatory citations or fines, as well as increased liability exposure in the event that a worker is injured in an accident.