Letters to the editor (June 6) Jun 6, 2008
Dubbed benign herbicide, glyphosate is described by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as a mutagen. According to Ncap, glyphosate causes genetic damage with human and animal cells in laboratory tests. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tales and Tips on Workplace Revenge May 31, 2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that only 7 percent of workplace homicides are committed by employees or ex-employees. Far more common are the everyday, on-the-job acts of revenge -- what Tripp calls "the little nasty stuff." You know, insulting a co-worker, badmouthing a boss, giving a colleague the silent treatment, quitting without notice and -- my personal favorite -- criticizing someone via e-mail and cc'ing the person's manager. (ABC News -- Business)
Carbon nanotubes may be as harmful as asbestos May 22, 2008
"This is a very important study; it is very well done. It shows that you do get an inflammation that is similar to asbestosis. What is not known yet is the long-term effect," said Vincent Castranova, involved in the nanotoxicology research at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ... Meanwhile, Castranova recommends people working with carbon nanotubes follow National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health guidelines for working with engineered nanomaterials, which... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
'Asbestos warning' on nanotubes May 21, 2008
"Whether the material is asbestos-like is still a question to be debated," said Vincent Castranova, chief of a pathology research unit at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, who conducted the study. "Having a panic that you have the next asbestos is a little bit premature in my view," he told Associated Press. (BBC News -- Health)
Germs on a plane not so scary after all May 13, 2008
The study was headed by Dr. Lauralynn McKernan of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Massachusetts also took part in the study, which was published in the "Annals of Occupational Hygiene". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lack of water cited in deaths of 9 SC firefighters May 9, 2008
Firefighters struggled to find a hydrant for one fire engine as the blaze spread, passing cars on the road beside the store kept running over hoses, and large-diameter hoses were not put into use until 20 minutes after the showroom where the men died was engulfed in flames, according to the report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The agency is still compiling its final report on the blaze. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bacteria Levels In Aircraft Shows Low Risk To Travelers, Study Shows May 3, 2008
The study was headed by Lauralynn Taylor McKernan of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Additional members of the research team include Harriet Burge and Robert Herrick of the Harvard School of Public Health and Kenneth Wallingford and Misty Hein of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (Science Daily)
Butter-flavored Popcorn Ingredient Suspected Cause Of Lung Disease May 2, 2008
"Workers making microwave popcorn and flavoring chemicals are at increased risk for developing lung disease," said lead researcher, Ann Hubbs of the Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Morgantown, WV. ... The article, "Respiratory Toxicologic Pathology of Inhaled Diacetyl in Sprague-Dawley Rats," by Ann F. Hubbs, William T. Goldsmith, Michael L.... (Science Daily)
Truck noise a factor at proposed terminal Apr 18, 2008
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1998), the maximum exposure time at 85 dBA is 8 hours. At 110 dBA, the maximum exposure time is one minute and 29 seconds. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Arrests near in '01 arson that killed fireman Apr 10, 2008
" It's unusual for investigators to discuss a case before a suspect has been identified or is in custody, even more so before the case has been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for prosecution. But Nelson and Ballentine on Wednesday said an information leak forced them to go public. The inferno started in a mound of trash behind a Southwest Supermarket, then swelled out of control inside. Tarver got tangled in debris in the back of the store and became disoriented. An autopsy... (AZCentral -- News)
The development and deployment of Common Data Elements for tissue banks for translational research in cancer - an emerging standard based approach for the Mesothelioma Virtual Tissue Bank Apr 9, 2008
Combining these approaches creates a set of International Standards Organization (ISO) -compliant Common Data Elements (CDEs) for the mesothelioma tissue banking initiative supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Methods. (BioMed Central)
Despite dangers, fishing in Alaska is growing safer Mar 31, 2008
Despite the safety reforms, one-third of the 948 work-related deaths in Alaska between 1990 and 2006 were fishermen, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Each year, 20 to 40 vessels are still lost in accidents, although the survival rate for those onboard has increased from 73 percent in 1991 to 96 percent in 2004. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chemical Warehouse Burns in New York Mar 30, 2008
In general, inhaling the acids can irritate the nose, throat or respiratory system, according to the federal government's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Inhaling acetone, a common component of nail polish remover, can also cause dizziness or headaches, the institute says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Despite accident, commercial fishing in Alaska becomes less deadly after 1990s reforms Mar 28, 2008
Despite the safety reforms, one-third of the 948 work-related deaths in Alaska between 1990 and 2006 were fishermen, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
• 'Mayday' calls, nighttime heroics Mar 27, 2008
As sobering as a case like this, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that commercial fishing in Alaska has actually gotten safer in recent decades, with a 51 percent drop in fatalities from 1990 to 2006. Experts assign such improvements to better training, newer technology like GPS and faster Coast Guard responses. (FOX59, IN)
Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. Forms Alliance With EMLab P&K Mar 25, 2008
Clients also include government and university researchers including the Centers for Disease Control and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, as well as federal, state and local health departments. For more information, visit the EMLab P&K web site at. (Primezone Releases)
4 die before commercial fishing vessel sinks in the Aleutians Mar 24, 2008
In testimony last year to a congressional subcommittee, Jennifer Lincoln, a specialist in occupational safety with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, said the rate of fatalities in Alaska's commercial fishing industry had declined by 51 percent from 1990 to 2006. In her testimony, Lincoln said the leading cause of fatalities in commercial fishing was drowning due to the loss of a fishing vessel. (International Herald Tribune)
Faulty duct cause of Main Ave. fire: Watch the Video Mar 22, 2008
Kaufman said a separate investigation is being conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, which will cover the cause of the explosion that destroyed the neighboring building that housed Le Rendezvous. He said because NIOSH will conduct laboratory and scale model test re-creations of the explosion, the results of the NIOSH investigation aren't expected for six to nine months. (Durango Herald)
Prepare before the storm for what happens after Mar 18, 2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health urges the following steps. If water has been present anywhere near electrical circuits and equipment, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse on the service panel. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Owners regain their buildings: Watch the Video Mar 6, 2008
Noonan invited the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to assist with the investigation into why the explosion occurred at Le Rendezvous Swiss Bakery. Determining how the blast occurred will help firefighters avoid similar situations in the future, said Dave Abercrombie, spokesman for the fire department. (Durango Herald)
Why carpal tunnel cases are plummeting Mar 5, 2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health received three times as many requests for health and hazard evaluations related to wrist pain in 1992 than it did in 1982. During 1998, an estimated three of every 10,000 workers lost time from work because of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the National Institutes of Health. (MSNBC -- Health)
An amazing force Feb 29, 2008
We have asked the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to come in and help us determine the cause of the explosion, he said. They normally do not investigate unless there s been a fatality. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Feds to probe Main Avenue explosion Feb 29, 2008
Investigators from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health should arrive today or Friday, said Fire Marshal Tom Kaufman with Durango Fire & Rescue Authority. NIOSH investigators will examine the site of the explosion and interview firefighters, Kaufman said. (Durango Herald)
Kezar Pavilion: Coincidental cancer deaths? Feb 25, 2008
" After Hamilton, 53, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, Sandoval took his complaints to the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health. It was then, he said, that Rec and Park management appeared to get serious about the physical state of the facility. Since then, testing, cleanup and repairs have been performed at Kezar Pavilion, including removal of asbestos, a known carcinogen. As recently as Feb. 6, signs were posted throughout the gym warning of asbestos removal from the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Will Nanoparticles Present Big Health Problems? Feb 16, 2008
"You could probably count the world's published literature on exposure to nanoparticles on both hands," says Paul Schulte, director of the Education and Information Division of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). "And yet a lot of words have been written about nanotechnology, and it leads one to want to take action. We're struggling with finding a scientific basis on which to do that.". (Scientific American)
Union head calling for fire policy Jan 30, 2008
In the meantime, the city is awaiting an independent report on Capt. Robeson s death from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. It is expected to recommend specific actions to reduce the risk of city firefighters to electrocution. (Scranton Times, PA)
Construction Safety Conference Announces Keynotes Jan 26, 2008
Dr. John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, will deliver the luncheon address Feb. 14 at the NORA 2 Construction Sector Council meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont. Conference sponsors are the non-profit Construction Safety Council, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training (formerly The Center to Protect Workers' Rights), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (PR Newswire)
Federal expert probing death of firefighter with video Jan 23, 2008
Richard Braddee, an official with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, began his fieldwork with a morning meeting among top-level city officials, including Public Safety Director Ray Hayes, Fire Chief Tom Davis and Capt. Dave Schreiber, president of the firefighters union. We welcome the investigation for a number of reasons, Mr. Hayes said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Farming dangerous, study shows Jan 22, 2008
The data-collecting program is a division of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which has cooperative agreements with nine states that have similar programs and voluntarily notify the department of occupational fatalities. The evaluation was jointly conducted by the UI Injury Prevention Research Center and the Iowa Department of Public Health and State Medical Examiner's Office. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Firefighter’s death fuels safety talks Jan 19, 2008
On Tuesday, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is expected to launch an investigation into the firefighter s death. Another meeting between PPL and city officials will take place in a couple of weeks, Frazier said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
FD Investigation Leads to Changes Jan 17, 2008
Chief Caufield says Cabrera's breathing apparatus was confiscated and sent to OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and manufacturer, Scott for testing. The chief says the city considered switching suppliers but says Scott eventually sent supplies and training technicians to work with his investigators. (R News)
Federal probe of firefighter’s death going to take ‘however long it takes’ Jan 15, 2008
An investigator from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is expected in town Tuesday to start conducting interviews and collecting documentation, said Tim Merinar, project officer for the agency s Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Deputy Chief Terry Osborne said the Fire Department is gathering paperwork and compiling a list of witnesses and other individuals NIOSH may want to interview. (Scranton Times, PA)
City asks feds to investigate Jan 9, 2008
City officials have asked the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to investigate the accident that electrocuted Capt. James Robeson and injured three other firefighters. The probe by the federal agency s Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program won t be quick there may be no answers for six months or more but Public Safety Director Ray Hayes promised it will be thorough. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tulane researchers will see whether `Katrina Cough' is myth Jan 9, 2008
86 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. During the study, each participant will answer a questionnaire, undergo a breathing test and wear a monitor for five or six hours to detect workplace exposure to dust, bacteria and mold. (The Advocate -- News)
Tulane to study 'Katrina cough' Jan 7, 2008
86 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, consists of annual follow-ups. During these sessions, each volunteer will answer a questionnaire, undergo a noninvasive breathing test and wear a monitor for five or six hours to detect workplace exposure to dust, bacteria and mold. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Microwave popcorn chemical out of bag Dec 17, 2007
Workers exposed to the airborne chemical in plants making microwave popcorn have been diagnosed with a rare lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Though the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not have specific regulations regarding diacetyl, it did issue a Safety and Health Information Bulletin in September with recommendations for safety and health standards for its use. (USA Today)
Keep anger in check Dec 15, 2007
Ironically, hospitals places known for healing have higher incidences of violence than most workplaces, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Health care employees stand a greater risk of assault from patients or their families, ranging from minor physical injuries to physical disability, psychological trauma and even death from a weapon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Strengthen seal rules, MSHA urged Dec 11, 2007
The corps study backs up a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study that said unmonitored seals in large mined-out areas should be able to withstand at least 640-psi of force. When it wrote its new rules, MSHA had ignored that NIOSH recommendation, saying agency officials did not have hard data to back up the 640-psi number. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Cabbie found dead in Riverdale Dec 10, 2007
Taxi drivers are 60 times more likely than other workers to be murdered while on the job, according to a 2000 report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Jallow, a 31-year-old originally from Gambia, said taxi drivers could be penalized if they refused fares. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* Fat vs fit Dec 1, 2007
7 times more likely to die of heart disease than other players, according to a 1994 study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. A similar kind of "fat race" is occurring among high school linemen, leaving them at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, breathing difficulties like sleep apnea and increased susceptibility to stress fractures and muscle-joint pain, said Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Employers' efforts to address domestic violence still have a long way to go Oct 30, 2007
Less than one-fourth of even the largest private sector employers provide training in dealing with domestic violence, according to a survey released in 2006 for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Only 4 percent of all employers offer such training. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The trail of a buttery flavor, sick workers, lawsuits ---- and a painful legacy Oct 28, 2007
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health dispatched investigators to the plant. By 2001, it had reported a link between butter flavorings and the disease, which became known as popcorn lung. (North County Times)
S. Africa gold miners plunge ever deeper Oct 14, 2007
By comparison, the United States suffered five fatalities in all its metal mines in 2004, according to the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. A South African commission in 1994 said each ton of gold produced in South Africa cost one life and 12 serious injuries. (Anchorage Daily News)
Survey: Train seniors for diverse workplace Oct 14, 2007
The results of the survey were shared at a recent briefing by Dr. James Grosch, senior research psychologist from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The survey, conducted by Experience Works and analyzed by NIOSH, contains a powerful endorsement of the importance of training as a way to encourage older people to enter or re-enter the work force. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
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According to Fast, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards on workplace air quality are designed with healthy people in mind. The air around the facility is supposed to meet the same guidelines as in the workplace. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Boston fire officials to review policies on checking firefighters' driving records Oct 6, 2007
Fred Blosser, a spokesman for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, said investigators who visited the fire scene last month will examine the toxicology results to determine whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the deaths of Cahill and Payne. "Certainly, any details, any factors, that may have contributed to or played a part in the deaths of the firefighters would be something we would incorporate into the investigation," Blosser said. (Boston Globe)
Tech center offers OSHA training Oct 4, 2007
ccording to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 230,000 people under the age of 18 are injured in job-related accidents each year, and from 60 to 70 of those die for the injuries, Crosby said. roy-Pike Center for Technology is the first high school to get its students on track to be 10-hour certified. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Senate panel is told US inspectors knew of problems at Utah mine before deadly collapse Oct 3, 2007
Kennedy also presented a report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that said the operators wanted to remove too much coal in the southern section, increasing the risk of a cave-in. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Nation: BLM noted pre-collapse problems at Utah mine Oct 3, 2007
Kennedy also presented Stricklin with another report, generated for the committee by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH said the operators wanted to remove too much coal in the southern section, leaving a higher risk of a cave-in. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Report: No documented popcorn lung in the area Oct 2, 2007
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified this lung disease, linked it to diacetyl, and issued an alert in 2003. This legislation includes urging of an interim standard that would provide workers with protections that are no lower than those outlined in 2003. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
House Orders Stronger Safeguards for Popcorn Workers Sep 27, 2007
Last year, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, issued a report that found several employees at a microwave popcorn plant were diagnosed with lung disease. NIOSH determined that inhaling the butter flavoring put workers at risk for the lung disease. (Fox News)
Democrat Bill Curbs Popcorn Flavoring Sep 27, 2007
Workers should never have to choose between their health and feeding their families. " But the Bush administration and House Republicans think the Democrats' bill is premature and Congress' interference with OSHA's work may cause more harm than good. "We believe that it's important to give OSHA time to complete a scientific study of diacetyl exposure and to issue a recommended exposure limit for the use of that chemical," said Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Miami. "Without a complete study,... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Cabbie attack is third this month Sep 19, 2007
Taxi drivers are 60 times more likely than other workers to be murdered while on the job, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said in a May 2000 report. They are also among those assaulted the most. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Age a factor in Montana’s farm fatalities (482) Sep 18, 2007
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says workers age 75 and older are twice as likely to die as younger farmers from work-related accidents. Injuries to older workers also result in higher average costs and more time away from work, according to insurance company reports. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
When you say that manly word, watch out for the tree Sep 16, 2007
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the logging industry has a fatality rate of 85. 8 deaths per 100,000 workers. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Federal Agencies Knew of Diacetyl Dangers and Kept Silent Sep 12, 2007
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted several studies that confirmed the link between occupational exposure to artificial butter flavoring and lung diseases. In 2000, they issued recommendations to a Missouri microwave popcorn plant about protecting workers from this hazard, and in 2003, they sent an alert recommending safeguards to 4,000 businesses that might use or make butter flavoring. (OMB Watch)
Flavorings-Related Lung Disease Sep 10, 2007
This Topic Page provides a resource for findings and recommendations by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to reduce the risk of severe obstructive lung disease (bronchiolitis obliterans) associated with occupational exposures to flavorings. Background. (Food Consumer)
Faster response to firefighter deaths is urged Sep 8, 2007
working for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is part of the CDC, a unit of Health and Human Services. The inspector general identified four "opportunities for improvement" in the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Program. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Chemical Culprit In 'Popcorn Worker's Lung' Identified Sep 6, 2007
Dr. Kreiss, of the Field Studies Branch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, was one of the first investigators on the scene when "popcorn worker's lung" arose as a public health issue. Furthermore, she writes, "the collective evidence for diacetyl causing a respiratory hazard supports action to minimize exposure to diacetyl, even if contributions by other flavoring chemicals exist.". (Science Daily)
Popcorn maker to use safer 'butter' Aug 30, 2007
A 2002 study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) claims a connection between diacetyl and lung disease. But federal regulators at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration call the link hazy and say they prefer that the industry take action on its own. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cooperative Extension: Sneaky disease Aug 29, 2007
Be sure to select a respirator that is certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. One size does not fit all; a dust mask or respirator needs to be fit-tested for each person who uses it. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
New Instant Meth Tests Can Put Homebuyers At Ease Aug 19, 2007
Researchers developed the tests at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health lab in Denver. "(Contamination from meth) is not going to be something that immediately jumps out at you," said Eric Esswein, who helped develop the tests. (CBS 4, CO)
Firefighter's kin fight for benefits Aug 16, 2007
After Schwantes' death, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health determined that "a combination of the exercise and the stress caused by the alarm was more than his heart could take," said Jim Daws, president of the Atlanta chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of a firefighter fatality, even ahead of burns, according to a June report by NIOSH. Nearly half of all on-duty firefighter fatalities from 1995 to 2004... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mood Starts To Sink In Search For Miners Aug 15, 2007
I don't think they could have survived this long." Gerry Finfinger, senior scientist for the mining program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, said, "Certainly we're all concerned, because it's eight days now. " The latest prediction is that it will take five to seven more days to reach the trapped men by tunneling underground. Rescuers are drilling holes into cavities where they think the men may have gone. "The big issue right now for these guys is air," Goodell... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
UAB center gets $1.2 million fed research grant Aug 13, 2007
2 million research grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The center is one of 16 in the United States funded by NIOSH. Its mission is to develop professionals who protect and promote the health and safety of workers through interdisciplinary education, research and outreach. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
