y NSC white paper on MSDs looks at ‘non-physical’ risk factors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Work organization, job stress and other non-physical risk factors “cannot be ignored” when assessing the likelihood of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new white paper from the National Safety Council. Full Article
y Burnout among government employees high, study shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — More than 2 out of 5 government workers are feeling burned out, and 86% of them say it’s affecting their health and wellness, according to a recent study. Full Article
y Survey asks about 40-hour workweeks, flexibility and stress By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Seven out of 10 workers think employers should reconsider the 40-hour workweek, according to the results of a recent survey from job search website FlexJobs. Full Article
y Delaying diabetes may yield long-term health benefits By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 If you have prediabetes, making positive diet and exercise changes that delay the onset of diabetes “for just four years” can reduce your long-term risk of diabetes-related health problems and death, researchers say. Full Article
y Caregiving for family members takes a toll on workers: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago — One out of 5 workers who take a leave of absence to care for others later take leave for a medical condition of their own, results of a new analysis show. Full Article
y ‘Structure Fires Caused by Hot Work’: New report from NFPA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Quincy, MA — Hot work hazards sparked nearly 3,400 structure fires a year over a recent five-year period, according to new report from the National Fire Protection Association. Full Article
y Safety board investigation of explosion at paint and coatings plant leads to recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Chemical facilities should be confirming that equipment can function within the safe operating limits documented in process safety guidance while ensuring quality during all situations – including emergencies, the Chemical Safety Board says. Full Article
y California adopts emergency temporary standard on silica exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Adopted on Dec. 14, the ETS is set to go into effect Dec. 29. Full Article
y ‘Extraordinary effort’: Chemical Safety Board eliminates investigation backlog By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A long-standing Chemical Safety Board concern is no more: The agency has cleared its backlog of open investigations and incident reports. Full Article
y Washington state updates decades-old rules on refinery safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — Process safety management-focused updates to Washington state’s workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries are set to go into effect Dec. 27. Full Article
y EPA shifts away from animal testing to assess eye irritation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new Environmental Protection Agency decision framework for determining the eye irritation or corrosion potential of new chemicals aims to “provide results more relevant to humans” – without animal testing. Full Article
y ‘Incredibly destructive’: Safety board publishes report on fatal dust explosion By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:07:02 -0500 Washington — Hazards related to combustible dust “must be controlled beyond the existing regulatory requirements,” says the Chemical Safety Board, which has renewed its call on OSHA to begin rulemaking on a general industry standard. Full Article
y Safety board calls for an OSHA standard on liquid nitrogen By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Chemical facilities that handle hazardous gases or cryogenic asphyxiants such as liquid nitrogen should maintain atmospheric monitoring and alarm systems and educate workers on hazards. Full Article
y Safety board report offers insight into emergency response planning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Swiftly isolating chemical releases and keeping workers safe “should not be mutually exclusive,” the Chemical Safety Board says. Full Article
y OSHA updates enforcement policy on process safety management By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — OSHA has updated its process safety management enforcement policy for the first time in 30 years. Full Article
y Raising TSCA implementation fees will bring ‘faster protections,’ EPA says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency expects a final rule that would increase fees to defray administration costs of the Toxic Substances Control Act to bolster chemical-review efficiency and safety protections. Full Article
y Exposure to common ‘forever’ chemicals linked to risk factor for heart disease: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nanjing, China — A recent study highlighting the expected ties between exposure to cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and a risk factor for heart disease could impact workers. Full Article
y OSHA to host webinar on silica exposure in engineered stone industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Protecting workers in the engineered stone industry from exposure to crystalline silica will be the topic of an OSHA webinar scheduled for March 14. Full Article
y EPA says new rule will protect chemical facilities and communities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to “improve safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals,” as well as protect nearby communities, via a final rule. Full Article
y EPA moves to reduce ethylene oxide emissions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency intends to significantly reduce emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas used to sterilize medical devices that’s been linked to cancer and neurological problems – under a new final rule. Full Article
y EPA wants feedback on draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comment on a draft risk evaluation that states the chemical substance formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions. Full Article
y EPA proposal eyes additional reporting of chemical data By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Chemical manufacturers and importers of 16 different chemicals would be required to submit data from unpublished health and safety studies, under a recently announced Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule. Full Article
y Gamified manufacturing tasks may be too stressful for some workers: study By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Morgantown, WV — Turning mundane manufacturing tasks into games may boost worker engagement, motivation and productivity – but it also may stress out some people, results of a recent study show. Full Article
y EPA to ban most uses of methylene chloride By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will ban most industrial and commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical methylene chloride, under a final rule announced April 30. Full Article
y Chemical Safety Board praises NFPA standard on hazardous waste By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The National Fire Protection Association’s voluntary standard on preventing fires and uncontrolled chemical reactions at hazardous waste facilities carries significant influence from the Chemical Safety Board – and CSB officials appreciate it. Full Article
y EPA classifying two ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will designate as hazardous two cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with wide industrial and consumer use, under a new final rule. Full Article
y Fatal chemical release prompts safety board’s call for ‘preventive safeguards’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Establishing and implementing engineering controls as “preventive safeguards” during a process hazard analysis can help prevent liquid overflow and a possible chemical disaster, the Chemical Safety Board says. Full Article
y Safety board to chemical facilities: Hurricane Beryl is an ‘early warning’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare for a season of “potentially more frequent and more powerful hurricanes and other extreme weather events.” Full Article
y EPA says chemical review updates prioritize worker safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Updates to Environmental Protection Agency reviews of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act will strengthen worker protections, an agency official says. Full Article
y EPA publishes compliance guide on methylene chloride ban By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has released a guide intended to increase understanding of – and compliance with – its ban on most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride Full Article
y NIOSH study identifies key risk factors for work-related low back pain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati — Various psychosocial, organizational and physical factors may increase workers’ risk of low back pain, according to a recent study led by NIOSH researchers. Full Article
y EPA emergency order to halt use of hazardous pesticide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Citing health risks to workers and unborn children, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken action – effective immediately – to discontinue the use of the weed-control pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate. Full Article
y EPA: Changes to Safer Choice Standard improve worker safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Updates to an Environmental Protection Agency standard that outline the criteria cleaning products must meet to earn the “Safer Choice” label will help protect workers, the agency says. Full Article
y Chemical Safety Board pushes for expanded use of remote isolation equipment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Many chemical facilities “have not fully recognized that the effective remote isolation of equipment is critical to quickly stopping releases of hazardous materials” and protecting workers, the Chemical Safety Board says. Full Article
y EPA delays data submission date for ‘forever chemicals’ reporting rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying the data submission period for a final rule requiring manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to report information on PFAS use, exposures and hazards. Full Article
y OSHA updates inspection guidance for the meatpacking industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has expanded and updated its inspection guidance for animal processing and slaughtering. Full Article
y Chemical Safety Board video highlights lessons from deadly chemical release By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Chemical facility owners and operators should take into account how simultaneous operations can affect work and ensure they have written, easy-to-understand procedures in place, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new video. Full Article
y Z Natural Foods Psyllium Husk Powder Pineapple Orange Flavor By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:45:00 -0400 Psyllium husk has been employed for centuries as a remedy for digestive issues. Highly versatile, psyllium husk is also a staple in various baking and thickening applications. Full Article
y New Holiday Treats from Ferrero North America By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Ferrero debuted seasonal offerings and brought back a few customer favorites to help make holiday moments sweeter. Full Article
y Tic Tac Chewy By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The introduction of Tic Tac Chewy is Ferrero's first innovation exclusive to the US market, underscoring the company's commitment to sustained growth in the market. Full Article
y Mars Wrigley Expands Portfolio By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:15:00 -0400 Mars Wrigley unveiled several new insight-backed offerings that deliver on shoppers' evolving requests for a wider variety of products. Full Article
y Sour Patch Kids Snapple Fruit-Flavored Mix Candy By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The limited-time offering is arriving in stores nationwide in three flavors inspired by the Snapple® brand's popular juice drinks: Mango Madness, Kiwi Strawberry, and Fruit Punch Full Article
y Butterball Farms: Savory Flavor By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 Few flavors evoke a rich and savory flavor more than garlic herb butter. Consumers crave its extraordinary flavor and smooth, creamy texture from steakhouses and fine dining. Full Article
y Irish Dairy Co-op Acquires US Cheese Business from Whitehall Specialties Inc. By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee. Full Article
y Follow Your Heart SuperMac Organic Macaroni & Deluxe Sauce Mix By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 An evolution from the traditional boxed macaroni and cheese, Follow Your Heart SuperMac is an alternative to this mainstream US household staple and is made with organic ingredients including whole vegetables, beans, and cashews to provide a creamy yet dairy-free macaroni and cheese experience. Full Article
y Trending Spicy Sauces Add Interest to Comfort Foods Consumers Crave By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Whether it's adding a kick to comfort foods, taking advantage of the hottest (pun intended) global dishes, or spicing up beverages, it's clear that trendy heat can help consumers combat the cold. Full Article
y Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The new creamy spread, which comes on the heels of the successful launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cinnadust™ Seasoning Blend in 2020, will be available nationwide this month. Full Article
y Behavior-based safety incentive program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0400 C.A. Short’s mission is to provide organizations with a balanced and results-driven blueprint to implement a strategic, OSHA-compliant employee safety incentive program that will raise awareness, reduce incidents and increase the bottom line. Full Article
y Hydrosol: Healthy Kids Foods By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Worldwide, the number of obese children and youths of school age has increased over 10-fold in just 40 years, from 11 million to an alarming 124 million in 2016. Experts prognosticate a continued increase to 254 million obese children and youths aged 5 to 19 by 2030.Nutrition plays a leading role in this drama. In this context, the reducti Full Article
y Safety knife By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500 The innovative Boxer 800 offers an option to exposed blade box cutters. Full Article