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STANDARDS
OSHA Proposes Modifications to Beryllium Standards for Construction, Shipyards
TOXICOLOGY
Draft Tox Profiles on Silica, Antimony Published by ATSDR
OIL AND GAS
New OSHA Resources Focus on Oilfield Hazards
GOVERNMENT
OSHA Seeks Suggestions for Strengthening, “Reshaping” VPP
TOTAL WORKER HEALTH
NIOSH Webinar Discusses “Nonstandard Work Arrangements”
SAFETY
CSB Bulletin Explains Five Safety Lessons for High-Hazard Facilities
CONFINED SPACES
Fact Sheet Addresses Confined Spaces in Residential Construction
CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL HAZARDS
OSHA Addresses Hazards of Spray Painting in Shipyard Employment
SAFETY
CDC’s “Yellow Book” Now Includes Section on Work-related Travel
MINING
MSHA Cautions Miners about Dangers of Working Alone
HEALTHCARE
Health, Safety Practices in Healthcare Are Focus of New NIOSH Webpage
CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL HAZARDS
NIOSH Evaluates Diesel Exhaust Exposures at Fire Stations
BACTERIA AND VIRUSES
CDC Report Focuses on Healthcare-associated Legionnaires’ Disease
THERMAL STRESSORS
OSHA, NIOSH Release Redesigned Heat Safety Tool App
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
CSB Identifies Immediate Cause of Catastrophic Pressure Vessel Failure
CONTROL BANDING
IRSST Identifies High-risk “Green” Jobs in Quebec
MINING
MSHA Initiative Targets Less Experienced Miners