Women who work in several occupations and industries have a higher-than-average chance of dying of lung cancer, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
An OSHA investigation following an explosion and fire that killed three workers has resulted in the agency citing AL Solutions Inc. of West Virginia for exposing workers to workplace safety and health hazards.
Taking a “simple and obvious precaution” could have prevented the death of a worker at a NY construction site, according to Kay Gee, OSHA’s area director in Manhattan.
In recognition of his continued efforts to enhance workplace safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently named Ashok Garlapati, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), of ASSE’s Kuwait Chapter as the recipient of the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award for the year 2011.
An analysis of several studies conducted among Hispanics in the United States reveal that they are at a higher risk of exposure to toxic mercury pollution because of a combination of cultural, economic and linguistic factors.
OSHA has sued a South Carolina real estate management company CMM Realty Inc. for allegedly firing an employee who voiced and reported workplace and environmental concerns regarding asbestos at one of the company's worksites.
Thousands of people from more than 40 countries met in Chicago this week for the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC) and Exposition, setting a record high attendance and helping the ASSE celebrate its 100th birthday.
The following is the recent testimony of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works:
Despite warnings from the World Health Organization that cell phone use could be associated with some risk for brain cancer, 73% of U.S. voters say they will not alter their cell phone usage.
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