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images/articles/headquarters/departments/safety-and-health/safety-and-health-articles/criswell et al welder neurology 2011.pdfSt. Paul, MN – Workers exposed to welding fumes may be at risk for damage in an area of the brain associated with Parkinson’s disease, indicates research from the American Academy of Neurology. Welding fumes contain manganese, a chemical element that has been linked to neurologic problems such as Parkinson’s
Read moreThe National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOSH) has announced the availability of “Current Intelligence Bulletin: Asbestos Fibers and Other Elongate Mineral Particles: State of the Science and Roadmap for Research.” The document contains NIOSH’s recommended framework for a national research strategy to address current scientific uncertainties about occupational exposure and toxicity issues relating to asbestos
Read moreElectricity in the workplace A “SILENT KILLER” Electricity is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it cannot be tasted, seen, heard, or smelled. It is essentially invisible. Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electrical shock, which can result in electrocution, serious burns, or falls that result
Read moreMarch 25, 2011, is the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire that killed 146 workers in a New York City garment factory. Overwhelming evidence has shown that the fire and the deaths were preventable. As OSHA celebrates 40 years of protecting workers, we remember the victims of that terrible tragedy and the advocates
Read moreA new directive went into effect Feb. 10 that provides OSHA enforcement personnel with instructions for determining whether employers have complied with the agency’s personal protective equipment standards. These PPE standards require employers to provide–at no cost to workers–protective equipment, such as goggles and face shields to prevent eye injuries; earplugs and earmuffs to prevent
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