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How to prepare for rise in cancer rates

Within the coming decades, lifetime cancer risk i.e., cancer incidence in the U.S. will increase 50%-70% mainly because of population growth and an aging population.




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How to interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law on December 29, 2022 and becomes effective in June. Here’s a detailed look at what this means.




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How the hunt for nurses with fake diplomas impacts OHS

The hunting season for nurses with a fake academic diploma opened during late January 2023, and thousands were found.




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Litigation over toxic chemicals is spearheaded by public sympathy for ‘heroes’

Toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune creates ripple effect on OHS practice of tracking harmful exposure.




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Overcoming pockets of indifference towards PWFA

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) passed in December 2022 will become enforceable this coming June 27, 2023




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How much is a human life worth?

To avoid the contentious debate of what an individual human life is truly worth, government agencies use the “Value of a Statistical Life.”




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Is the manufacturing sector prepared for rising heat?

With record setting high temperatures globally, and heat hazards continually flamed by the media, all work locations must be prepared for heat concerns among their workforce. 




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What you need to know about The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act proposed regulations

The EEOC published proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act on 08/11/2023. Read this article for answers to your questions. 




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Congress promotes workplace PPE during PWFA rulemaking

Rulemaking process for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes workplace PPE, and OSH professionals should be paying attention.




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Six priority actions for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Final rules for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act are now published. The following should be your priority actions to ensure compliance and success with the new law.




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Use AI to help solve PWFA concerns? Be careful with this tool

It may be tempting for HR pros to use AI assistance to resolve the more complex accommodation requests of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.




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How to develop a lifelong OHS career plan

If you have spent four or more years earning an OHS related degree, then you are likely a career thinker looking to maximize your professional growth.




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U.S. employers need to embrace concepts of PWFA

If our nation seeks to remain the richest on the planet, then U.S. employers must embrace the concepts of the PWFA.




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The 5 whys for menstrual health awareness in the workplace

Menstruation seems like an odd topic to discuss as a workplace OHS issue as Menstrual Hygiene Day is in May.




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Epilog for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final rules

EEOC’s final rule and interpretive guidance for implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was published in the April 19, 2024 Federal Register.




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The future of AI work and its impact on OHS pros

I believe that there will likely be greater risk for “safety” job loss when AI and its technology partners get on a full roll.




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Why risk assessments are not required by the PWFA

The information in this article demonstrates that risk assessment for pregnant worker concerns has been known globally for decades, even more than a century ago within the U.S.




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It’s time to provoke to spur action from OHS leaders

Why would I risk OHS organizational wrath with such nasty and unfounded comments?




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Are you competent on mold and other OHS science topics?

Mold is everywhere, but few people outside the science community understand it. 




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50 years of OSHA

On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was enacted on April 28, 1971. Here’s a brief overview of OSHA through the years as well as what the agency is currently facing.




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A sense of normalcy

With the announcement last week that ASSP has opened up registration for their conference in Austin this September, they announced the safety precautions they are taking to ensure everyone who is attending is comfortable.




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Heat exposure has killed hundreds of U.S. workers — it’s time to do something about it

As brutal heat continues this summer, a report published in August by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) says outdoor workers in the United States could face four times as many days with hazardous heat by mid-century if action isn't taken to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.




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OSHA begins heat safety initiative, plans to hire compliance officers

OSHA is implementing an enforcement initiative on heat-related hazards, developing a National Emphasis Program on heat inspections, and launching a rulemaking process to develop a workplace heat standard.




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OSHA seeks public input to gather diverse perspectives and expertise

Together with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings on Oct. 27, 2021.




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Biden urges voluntary compliance as agency extends comments period for two initiatives

President Joe Biden asked businesses to voluntarily move forward with the administration’s Covid-19 vaccine and testing requirements.




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ISHN’s most popular stories of 2021

As we move into 2022, here’s a look back at some of the top stories of 2021. While many began experiencing “Covid fatigue” in the news, many of our top stories featured news about the pandemic.




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BLS reports lowest fatal injuries in 2020 since 2013

In mid-December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual report on fatalities and injuries in the workplace. The report details specific data from the year prior.




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Let’s celebrate women in construction

Today, there are approximately 1.2 million women employed in the US construction industry, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Women still account for only 11 percent of the construction industry overall, however.




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New book from women leaders discusses driving positive culture in the workplace

Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing.




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Remembering workers who died on the job

Each year, the families and friends of fallen workers, and organizations observe April 28 as Workers Memorial Day.




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June is National Safety Month

There are increased unintentional injuries and fatalities during the summer months, and according to the most recent data available, more than 4,100 preventable workplace deaths and 4 million injuries occurred in 2020.




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Heat safety rule can’t come fast enough

A new study from an advocacy nonprofit blasts OSHA and reveals increasing dangers. Heat stress is one of the top five causes of workplace injuries and deaths, and summers are getting hotter. 




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Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction, are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.




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ISHN offers free CEU credits on a variety of workplace safety topics

A Q & A with ISHN’s CE Center development manager, in which she explains how to earn free CEU credits and what that means for our readers.




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Workplace fatalities increased nearly 9% in 2021

There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9 percent increase from 4,764 in 2020.




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Advances of women in construction

In an industry vastly dominated by men, construction is an area of our labor force that is slowly seeing change.




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Share thoughts on articles and participate in polls

ISHN offers various ways in which readers can participate and share their thoughts.




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National COSH reveals 'Dirty Dozen' employers for 2023

National COSH reveals Amazon, Tesla, FedEx and Class I Railroads are among those cited as the most dangerous companies to work.




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Heat is on everyone’s minds

Historically high temperatures are breaking records and exposing millions of people to the serious dangers of heat in the workplace




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What does sustainability mean to you?

Sustainability is becoming an important point of discussion in the environmental health and safety space.




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Forklift company Combilift focuses on sustainability

Combilift, based in Ireland, focuses on sustainability to reduce environmental footprint and increase safety. Visiting their plant, I got an inside look. 




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What’s it like running a large global trade show?

A+A Trade Fair director Lars Wismer discusses what it was like to run the massive global event for the first time.




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Safety news update: Ladder safety, Elon Musk’s tunnel project and more

A roundup of current events in workplace safety, including Ladder Safety Month training opportunities and Elon Musk’s latest OSHA violations.




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It’s nice to see growth in industrial safety sector

Attending Grainger’s customer show highlights growth and supplier energy. 




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UK worker study reveals PPE for women doesn’t fit

A recent survey by a UK engineering group shows that women are still not finding proper PPE that fits, resulting in increased risk.




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What does National Safety Month mean to you?

June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.




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OSHA’s proposed heat stress rule comes as summer temps continue to rise

The risk of heat-related injury and illness increases every summer. Learn everything you need to know to combat it.




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September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.




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How ESG and sustainability apply to EHS

Expert says EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance.




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Forgotten Medicine Is a Game Changer for Headache and Migraine Patients According to Highland Park Doctor

SASPGB or Self-Administration of Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks can be a game changer of awesome proportions for all types of Headache, Migraine and TMJ patients as well as patients who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.