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• Formaldehyde Exposure Linked To Leukemia and Head and Neck Tumors: EPA

  April 15, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The EPA has released a new assessment on formaldehyde exposure, warning of potential cancer risks.

• Study Finds Increased Worker Deaths Due To Paint Stripper Exposure Side Effects

  April 26, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A new study finds that deaths from chemicals commonly used in paint strippers has increased in recent years, leading researchers to call for the removal of methylene chloride as a common ingredient.

• Labor Dept. Sues Manufacturer After Popcorn Worker Whistleblower Complaint Over Flavor Additive Health Risks

  April 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A popcorn factory faces a Department of Labor lawsuit for violating whistleblower laws for firing an employee who complained about the possible health effects of a seasoning used at the facility.

• OSHA Issues Final Rule on Beryllium Exposure to Protect Workers

  January 10, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  OSHA has issued new rules governing beryllium exposure prevention for workers.

• Silica Rule Faces Industry and Political Pressure, Public Citizen Warns

  April 19, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new OSHA rule to control silica exposure is under fire by lobbyists and some lawmakers, Public Citizen warns.

• Silica Risks Linked to Stone Countertops In Workplace, OSHA Warns

  April 7, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  OSHA has issued a new rule on silica dust control and a warning about the risks faced by workers who handle quartz stone counter tops.