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Silica exposure due to an unsafe work practice. Photo by NIOSH/John Rekus.

Silica rule advocates use online petition to drum up support

Long overdue review languishes in OIRA

February 19, 2013

Frustrated by delays in the review of a proposed silica rule, occupational health advocates have launched an online petition meant to compel the Obama administration to make good on its promise to support the U.S. labor force.

OSHA is staring at a 5% budget cut – but how and where?

Automatic spending cuts to take effect March 1

February 18, 2013

The top of the charts' number one issue of immediate consequence in Washington is that strange word – sequestration, according to Aaron Trippler, government affairs director of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

Obama’s green quarterback eyed for top EPA post

Gina McCarthy known for listening to all sides

February 18, 2013

Speculation is mounting that outgoing EPA chief Lisa Jackson will be replaced by Gina McCarthy, the EPA’s assistant administrator for air and radiation for the past four years.

Michaels, Barab to stay on at OSHA

Solis' replacement still unknown

February 13, 2013

OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab ended some speculation late last month when he announced that he and agency head Dr. David Michaels will remain at their posts.

Top 5 corporate social responsibility trends for 2013

February 12, 2013

One of the basic tenets of the CSR movement in business has been it being voluntary and meeting social expectations above and beyond the law.

New Year – New Standards

A new version of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 editions are coming soon

Thea Dunmire JD-CIH-CSP

February 12, 2013

As we start 2013, it is clear that we will shortly be getting a very different version of ISO 14001 – as well as revisions to ISO 9001.

Bill for more fracking chemical disclosure, groundwater testing dies

Dustin Bleizeffer

February 1, 2013

Last week Wyoming’s petroleum industry helped kill draft legislation that would give greater power to landowners to challenge Wyoming’s trade secret exemption in the disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

IGA Helping Hand

Glove ratings should reflect real-world risks

Jenny Houston

February 1, 2013

Just because a glove tests high in one ANSI category, doesn’t mean it is the right glove for your specific application.

Are you ready to use your automated external defibrillator (AED)?

AED's can help reduce the shock of sudden cardiac arrest.

Bill Rowe

February 1, 2013

Death due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a big problem.

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to step down

January 30, 2013

This morning, Secretary Ray LaHood announced to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation that after serving for four years in President Obama’s Cabinet, he would not be staying on for the second term. The Secretary sent the following email to DOT employees across the country, informing them of his plans: