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Feds update nanotech EHS research strategy

October 20, 2011

The U.S. has revised its National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Research Strategy to reflect advances in nanotechnology and serve as a guide to developing nanotechnology environmental health research programs.

NIOSH to hold "Buy Quiet" workshop

Construction, manufacturing industries will be focus

October 20, 2011

Safety professionals interested in implementing "Buy Quiet" programs in their workplaces take note: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will hold a Buy Quiet Workshop Nov. 9-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Silicosis: The danger continues

October 19, 2011

David Weissman, M.D., and Paul Schulte, Ph.D. begin their latest article on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Science blog with a quote dating back almost four centuries:

Tenneco Automotive cited for exposing workers to hexavalent chromium

October 13, 2011

Workers at an auto parts manufacturer were exposed to hexavalent chromium beyond authorized limits, according to OSHA, which cited Tenneco Automotive Operating Co. for 20 safety and health violations at its Hartwell, GA facility.

Occupational epidemiology: successes in past, but challenges ahead

October 10, 2011

Occupational epidemiology by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and partners helped to make workplaces significantly safer and healthier over the past four decades, according to an article published in a recent issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Industrial Scientific recognized with two Golden Triangle Awards

The Golden Triangle Awards, presented by IABC/Pittsburgh, is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in communications management, skills and creativity in Western Pennsylvania.

October 7, 2011

Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce that its marketing team was honored by IABC/Pittsburgh, the regional chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, with an Award of Excellence and an Award of Honor last evening.

Beyond the hardware

Gas detectors alone won’t keep workers safe

Chris Lange

October 1, 2011

A portable gas detector is a critical piece of equipment meant to save your life.

The mess that we’re in

Hard times diminish awareness & increase distractions

Dr John Kello

October 1, 2011

The businesses I work with are all re-thinking their strategies to one extent or another.

States, not feds, take up occupational safety measures

September 30, 2011

Although occupational safety and health legislative activity is "stalled" on the federal level, a number of states are pursuing regulatory and legislative agendas related to workplace safety.

NIOSH extends RELs comment period till Dec. 30

September 29, 2011

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is extending the comment period for its carcinogen and Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) Policy Assessment.