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Smoking still high among certain groups in U.S.

November 15, 2016

Despite progress in reducing the proportion of adults who smoke cigarettes, 36.5 million U.S. adults still smoke, according to the latest figures from the CDC.

NFPA: Study shows strong support for home fire sprinklers

November 15, 2016

A new study by the Fire Protection Research Foundation highlights positive opinions of home fire sprinklers by homeowners and most government officials in U.S. states required to fire sprinkler new homes.

Bariatric surgery may reduce heart failure risk

November 14, 2016

Bariatric surgery and other treatments that cause substantial weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure in obese patients, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016.

Multiple workers suffer ergonomic injuries at Missouri company

November 14, 2016

OSHA has cited Magna Seating, doing business as Excelsior Springs Seating System, for one serious health violation of the agency's general duty clause after a May 2016 agency investigation found musculoskeletal disorder injuries.

AIHF elects new trustee, seeks scholarship committee members

November 14, 2016

The American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF) is adding personnel to help it with its mission to advance the industrial hygiene profession by awarding scholarships to IH students and those in related disciplines.

Weekly news round-up

November 12, 2016

Drowsy driving, restaurant safety and a construction foreman’s conviction in his employee’s death were among the top stories posted this week on ISHN.com.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Never fear! NEAT 2.0 is here!

How to perform nanomaterial exposure assessment in the workplace

November 11, 2016

Do you think you might have exposure to nanomaterials in your workplace? Never fear! NEAT 2.0 is here! Engineered nanoparticles are unique. They are generally smaller than both red blood cells and viruses, don’t weigh much, and have a great amount of surface area proportionate to their size.

ISHN 50th anniversary: Making progress - Developments that have moved the field forward

November 11, 2016

These developments have moved the field forward in 50 years…

Heath and wellness

Workplace weight management lowers costs, improves quality of life

Program has benefits even for participants who don't lose weight

November 11, 2016

Employees who participate in a workplace weight management program—even those without significant weight loss—have reduced health care costs and improved quality of life (QOL), reports a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).

NIOSH IDs 34 drugs that endanger healthcare workers

November 11, 2016

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released its 2016 list of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings, updating the list to include 34 added drugs. Healthcare workers who prepare or give hazardous drugs to patients, such as those used for cancer therapy, as well as support staff may face individual health risks when exposed to these drugs.