2013
National Effort Underway to Prevent Construction Falls: NIOSH, OSHA, and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) have re-launched the Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. Visit http://stopconstructionfalls.com/ to learn more.
Hazard Alert: Methylene Chloride Hazards for Bathtub Refinishers. OSHA/NIOSH issued this new joint alert in February after several cases of fatalities from methylene chloride exposures have been identified. More information is posted on the CDC's website.
2012
Nov 28: Health Advisory: Misuse of Pesticides for Bedbug Control
Oct 29: Joint Pain in the Workplace - NIOSH Science Blog
Oct 21-27: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Grain Dust Warning for Agricultural Workers
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health recently issued a warning to Ag workers on protecting against the harmful effects of alfatoxin and endotoxin.
West Nile Virus: Protecting outdoor workers form infection - OSHA Fact Sheet
Safety and Health among Hotel Cleaners - NIOSH Publication
Alert: Worker Exposure to Silica During Hydraulic Fracturing - OSHA & NIOSH Hazard Alert
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