Washington — NIOSH is gauging the feasibility of a national registry intended to track cases of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer linked to on-the-job exposure to asbestos.

Boston — A group of researchers from the Boston University schools of medicine and public health has developed what it calls a “fast, accurate and cost-effective approach” to test whether certain chemicals increase people’s cancer risk.

Greenbelt, MD — Every day for the past several years, Brian McQueen has felt the left side of his neck and wondered if his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will return.

Madrid — Solar ultraviolet radiation and diesel engine exhaust emissions top the list of most frequent exposures that put European workers at risk for cancer, results of a recent survey show.

Gaithersburg, MD — Wear and tear in firefighters’ protective clothing may lead to an increased release of chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

The AXION eyePOD faucet-mounted eyewash offers a medically superior way to remove eye contaminants. The eyePOD turns an existing faucet into an ANSI-approved eyewash with the flick of a wrist.

This emergency shower unit is fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. It is equipped with a pull-rod-activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of the eyes, face and body.

The SEF-1850 is a fully functional faucet with an independently operated eyewash.

This eyewash and shower system kit modifies outdated Haws and ineffective competitive units, thereby improving functionality with advanced AXION MSR technology.

The Helios Self-Contained Emergency Eyewash Station offers a super-slim profile, providing industrial facilities and small shops with space constraints with the ability to upgrade to an emergency eyewash station that meets ANSI Z358.1-2014 requirements.

Customized Emergency Signaling Systems are designed to quickly alert and mobilize emergency response teams to personnel who are using emergency safety showers and eye/facewash fixtures.

Heat Trace Showers with Halo Technology provide safe and fast eyewash and emergency shower relief in the most extreme, frigid environments.

The Gravityflo Emergency Tank Shower is designed with a mammoth 2,000-liter (528-gallon) tank to solve the dilemma regarding compliance with safety standards on a site with no running water or inadequate water pressure.

Emergency Shower Decontamination Booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems.

The Performance Series Overhead Tank Shower Model 8740 is a pre-engineered and self-contained overhead tank shower designed for indoor and non-extreme outdoor climate installations.

Laboratory Applications Emergency Shower Booths are available with finished side exterior panels. The decontamination booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems. The shower is constructed of chemical-resistant fiberglass and comes equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push handle eye/facewash for immediately drenching of personnel that have been exposed to hazardous chemicals. The shower features frosted front strip curtains, interior grab bars, raised deck grating, and bottom or rear drain outlet.

The Drench is equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push-handle eye/facewash for immediate drenching of workers who have been exposed to hazardous chemicals.

The Halo Swing-Activated Faucet and Eyewash combines a gooseneck faucet for regular use with a built-in emergency eyewash featuring Halo technology. In an emergency, the eyewash is immediately activated when it is swung out 90 degrees over the sink.

Comprehensive checklist based on ANSI B11.TR1-1993 includes considerations for machine operation, installation and maintenance.

Washington – Workers can now submit whistleblower complaints electronically, OSHA announced Dec. 4.

Atlanta – To help protect health care providers and facilities from the dangers of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed checklists for infection control actions.

In honor of National Safety Month in June, the National Safety Council has created a five-question survey designed to pinpoint the most frequent safety risks for an individual based on his or her age, gender, occupation and state.

Olympia, WA – The Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention Program at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has released six industry-specific checklists and summary reports aimed at helping employers identify risk factors that may contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Washington — Demonstrating a commitment to worker safety, and getting a firsthand look at whether safety and health programs are working. These are two of the reasons business owners and managers should personally conduct periodic walkaround inspections, OSHA states in a recently released fact sheet.

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Download KPA's guide to get: An overview of the HazCom standard’s requirements; six key steps to hazard communication; and a checklist for hazard communication compliance.

The Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist itemizes some of the documents, training and procedures that are required by many state and federal agencies, including hazard communication, emergency response, and environmental documentation.

Washington — Self-inspection checklists for ergonomics, young workers, workplace violence and infection control have been added to the OSHA/NIOSH Small Business Safety and Health Handbook.

Heat-related illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a very real threat for workers during the summer months.

Fairfax, VA – Despite Colorado and Washington state legalizing small quantities of marijuana for recreational use, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators has announced that its substance abuse policy still prohibits workers from using the drug.

Strong interest in two upcoming OSHA stakeholder meetings on crane operator certification requirements has prompted the agency to add a third.

Washington – Demolition and underground construction employers must follow the same requirements for crane and derrick use as those in other construction sectors, OSHA said in a final rule issued April 23.

Washington – OSHA has proposed delaying the compliance date for crane operator certification while the agency considers a potential rulemaking that would address concerns about the requirements.

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA expands the exemption for digger-derrick operations in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

With a deadline looming, OSHA is under pressure to resolve crane operator certification issues.

Washington – Stakeholders are invited to participate in an informal OSHA hearing on May 19 in Washington to discuss a proposal to extend the compliance date for crane operator certification requirements.

Washington – OSHA is delaying by three years its certification requirements for crane operators, the agency announced in a final rule published Sept. 25.

Washington – OSHA has issued a new compliance directive to help guide inspectors in the enforcement of the agency’s updated Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

Washington – A new coalition composed of 10 leading construction industry organizations is calling on OSHA to revise and finalize certain certification requirements for crane operators “well ahead” of the 2017 deadline.

Portland, OR – A hazard alert from the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program emphasizes the importance of abiding by the manufacturer’s instructions for construction equipment and building materials.

Washington – OSHA will not issue citations to employers whose monorail hoists fail to comply with requirements in the Crane and Derricks in Construction Standard – as long as they adhere to other regulations, the agency announced in a recent memorandum.

Washington – OSHA is seeking a one-year delay on crane operator certification requirements scheduled to go into effect in November.

Washington — OSHA is moving to finalize changes to its crane operator certification requirements, according to a proposed rule published in the May 21 Federal Register.

Washington — OSHA is giving stakeholders until July 5 to comment on its proposed rule for crane operator certification requirements, the agency announced June 15.

Washington — As part of a settlement agreement, OSHA has issued a proposed rule that would grant exemptions to its Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard for work on or along railroad tracks.

Washington — OSHA is giving stakeholders another 30 days to comment on its proposed update of crane operator certification requirements, the agency announced in the July 30 Federal Register.

Washington — The Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for fall 2018, released Oct. 17, contains few changes for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington — OSHA has released a preview of the long-awaited updates to its crane operator certification requirements, days ahead of the final rule’s expected publication in the Federal Register.

Washington — OSHA is set to publish the long-awaited updates to its crane operator certification requirements in the Nov. 9 Federal Register.

Fairfax, VA — The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators has published three employer guides on OSHA’s updated crane operator requirements, a final rule scheduled to go into effect Dec. 10.