Asbestos ban proposed - again July 12, 2002 New legislation would halt the use of the hazardous substance in the U.S. by 2005Read More
New OSHA reg issued for recording hearing loss July 12, 2002 The old threshold criteria of 25-dB shift has been modifiedRead More
ARCO antes up for big enviro penalty July 12, 2002 Leaking underground storage tanks to cost gasoline giant $45.8 millionRead More
Who's qualified to protect public from toxic mold? July 12, 2002 Long-awaited bill calls for standards for certification of mold workersRead More
NIOSH training now on DVDs July 8, 2002 The videos focus on respiratory protection in the healthcare industryRead More
Employers not forced to hire at-risk employees July 8, 2002 Supreme Court ruling allows companies to screen workers before hiringRead More
NIOSH approves first emergency response respirator July 8, 2002 Line of SCBAs are for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agentsRead More
Enviro retreat? July 8, 2002 EPA says Clean Air Act program has impeded the safety of power plants and refineriesRead More
Are you fit for action? July 8, 2002 New Bush fitness agenda aimed at helping U.S. workers become stronger and healthierRead More
Top UK firms fail to report safety performance July 8, 2002 Companies in lower risk industries aren't publishing H&S info in their annual reportsRead More