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FACE Report: Demolition laborer dies in fall through skylight

A 44-year-old demolition worker was removing roofing components from a former auto dealership. He had worked for his employer for five days. The worker was on the building’s roof when he stepped backward and onto a skylight, which broke under his weight.




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EPA proposes revisions to chemical review process

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to “improve the efficiency” of its chemical review process.




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Investigation of chemical release leads to recommendations on written procedures

Washington — Facilities that produce or handle hazardous chemicals should prepare written procedures and establish policies for evaluating simultaneous operations to ensure “robust safe work practices,” the Chemical Safety Board says.




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EPA extends comment period on proposed revisions to chemical review process

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has extended until Aug. 8 the comment period for a proposed rule intended to “improve the efficiency” of the agency’s chemical review process.




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EPA to chemical facilities: Get ready for hurricane season

Dallas — Chemical facility operators along the Gulf Coast should take steps to actively prevent releases during hurricanes or other hazardous weather events, the Environmental Protection Agency says.




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Chemical Safety Board reduces investigation backlog, adds staff

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board says it’s on track to clear its investigation backlog by the end of the year, with a growing staff focused on “moving the CSB forward.”




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Chemical fire and explosion offers lessons for industry

Washington — Chemical facilities should create processes to control or eliminate “dead legs” – stagnant sections of piping that may be susceptible to corrosion or hazardous materials, the Chemical Safety Board says.




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Chemical Safety Board calls for changes to OSHA’s PSM standard

Washington — OSHA should amend its guidance on the control of reactive hazards element of its standard on process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (1910.119), the Chemical Safety Board says.




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Hurricane-related power outages could trigger chemical releases, safety board warns

Washington — Hurricanes and high winds could “significantly impact” the U.S. bulk-power system and lead to the release of hazardous chemicals if facilities lose power, the Chemical Safety Board says.




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Safety board urges chemical facilities to be ready for hurricanes

Washington — Chemical facilities “need to act now” to prepare for a hurricane season that’s predicted to be more active than usual, the Chemical Safety Board says.




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‘Game-changer’: EPA issues final reporting rule on ‘forever’ chemicals

Washington — An Environmental Protection Agency final rule will require manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to report information on PFAS use, exposures and hazards.




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Chemical Safety Board adds resources, reaches a milestone

Washington — By steadily increasing investigative staff and restructuring tasks, the Chemical Safety Board is “getting close to at least hitting on all cylinders,” Chair Steve Owens said during a July 25 public meeting.




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Toxic chemicals put salon workers at risk: report

Missoula, MT – Salon workers are frequently exposed to products that contain harmful chemicals linked to conditions such as cancer, reproductive issues and asthma, concludes a new report from environmental health advocacy group Women’s Voices for the Earth.




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Chemical dispersants used in oil spills cleanup linked to health issues: study

Durham, NC – Workers exposed to oil dispersants during cleanup of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster are likely to experience respiratory issues and other health problems, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.




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Safe snow removal

Shoveling and snowblowing can be potentially dangerous to your health if not performed properly




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Shaykh ??li? Al-Fawz?n: The Kh?rijites Are Closer to Being Disbelievers and Prayer Is Not Said Behind Them




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Shaykh Mu?ammad Bin ??li? Bin ?Uthaym?n: The Fake, Outward Piety of the Kh?rijite Renegades Whose Hearts Are Black and Empty




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Ab? al-?usayn al-Mal?iyy al-Sh?fi??yy (377H) on Kh?rijite Movements




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A Response to Joas Wagemakers?s False Claim Regarding Shaykh Mu?ammad N??ir Al-D?n Al-Alb?n? in His Book ?Salafism in Jordan? (2016)




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2019 Templeton Prize Winner: Atheism Is Inconsistent With the Scientific Method




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The Clinic: How Psychologically Insecure Atheists Comfort Themselves - Part 1




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On Female Genital Mutilation, Culture and Islam: A Refutation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali




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The Quran, the Sunnah and Modern Astronomy: Observations on the Solar System of the Astrologers




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 45: Common electrical safety errors and chemical safety

In Episode 45, the S+H team examines the November issue’s feature story on common electrical safety errors. Also, T.J. Lentz, a lead health scientist at NIOSH, joins the podcast to discuss workplace chemical safety in the “Five Questions With …” segment.




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Cal/OSHA to employers: Prepare to protect workers during hot weather

Oakland, CA – With warm weather approaching, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is urging employers of outdoor workers to begin preparing for hot temperatures.




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Solving hearing protection problems

What is “acoustical confusion,” and what are some solutions to this problem?




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Hearing testing requirements

How can bringing a hearing testing program in-house improve workflow efficiencies?




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Tests find potential light-blocking problems in laser protective eyewear

Gaithersburg, MD — Many laser protective eyewear products may not be adequately tested – by both manufacturers and end users – for lasers that emit high-power, ultrafast pulses, potentially putting workers at risk, according to a study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.




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Selecting the appropriate chemical-resistant glove

When handling chemicals, it is important that workers protect their hands.




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Communicating through a facemask

Wearing a facemask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 can present obstacles to communication, “an important and complex transaction that depends on visual and, often, auditory cues,” says Debara L. Tucci, director of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.




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Office temperatures may affect how much workers eat: study

Birmingham, AL – Can your office’s thermostat setting affect how much you eat at work? Recent research from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, indicates “yes.”




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Academy shares tips on eyestrain

San Francisco – In recognition of Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing ergonomic tips to help workers deal with dry and strained eyes.




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Office temperatures can be a source of worker conflict: study

Chicago — Workers can get quite heated when it comes to office temperatures. In a recent Harris Poll survey of 1,012 full-time U.S. adult employees, conducted between April 4 and May 1, 46 percent of respondents said their office is either too hot or too cold.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Michigan OSHA publishes guidance for office workers

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA, along with the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, has published a 25-page guidance document intended to help employers safely return workers to office settings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Emergency eye care

Thousands of employees are blinded every year from work-related eye injuries, OSHA states.




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Emergency eyewashes and showers

An easily accessible, properly working emergency eyewash and shower station is critical at worksites where, in OSHA’s words, “the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials.”




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OSHA video gives demo of new Severe Injury Report dashboard

Washington — A new video from OSHA describes how to use the agency’s new Severe Injury Report data dashboard.




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OSHA and NIOSH remember 9/11

Washington — Worker safety agencies took time on Wednesday to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.




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OSHA seeking members for advisory committee on federal workers

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for membership on its Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health.




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OSHA looking to partner with employers to curb injuries and deaths, agency leader Doug Parker says

Orlando, FL — OSHA is seeking to harness the power of employers as a “force multiplier” to improve worker safety and health, according to agency leader Doug Parker.




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‘Health Effects of 9/11’ exhibit now at Flight 93 National Memorial

Washington — A traveling NIOSH exhibit spotlights research that has advanced medical treatment and awareness of the health problems experienced by workers who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.




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OSHA renews emphasis programs in Denver Region

Denver — Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming make up the Denver Region.




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Chemical Safety Board eyes ‘tomorrow’s successes’ after a ‘good year’

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board reached a milestone of 1,000 safety recommendations and distanced itself from a long-standing investigative backlog, among other accomplishments, in fiscal year 2024.




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3D printer emissions can harm respiratory health: study

Atlanta — Emissions from 3D printers may contain fine and ultrafine particles that can damage airway cells and negatively affect respiratory health, result of a recent study show.




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Paper provides safety ‘template’ for emerging technologies

Cincinnati — Drawing on the lessons learned from efforts to protect workers from the hazards associated with nanomaterials can help developers of new technologies ensure their safe use, researchers contend.




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Employer support may not appease ‘stuck’ workers who feel wronged: study

Birmingham, England — Workers who feel stuck in a job they want to leave are more likely to respond to perceived safety-related wrongdoing with retaliatory behavior – even when employers show support.




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Study of head protection practices uncovers confusion, opportunities for improvement

Arlington, VA — Choosing head protection can be “confusing and complicated” because of the numerous options available, especially when trying to discern the key differences among them, researchers say.




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Selecting an emergency eyewash station

What factors need to be considered in selecting an emergency eyewash station?




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Safety showers in extreme environments

How can I provide safety showers to my workers in an extreme environment?




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Emergency eyewashes/showers

What is considered an “obstruction” in the path to an emergency shower (e.g., doors, stairs, curbs, etc.)?