Formaldehyde Exposure Presents Unreasonable Risk to Humans: EPA
More than one million Americans face an increased risk of leukemia, head and neck cancers from chronic formaldehyde exposure, according to the EPA.
Tag Archives: Work Injury
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Oil and Gas Extraction Workers Face “Disproportionate” Risk of Work-Place Injuries: CDC
The oil and gas industry can reduce work-place injuries by including contractors in worksite safety training, according to CDC researchers.
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Maryland Implementing Measures to Prevent Work Zone Accidents and Protect Highway Construction Workers
As part of an effort to keep roadside construction workers safe and reduce the risk of accidents, Maryland motorists will see increased law enforcement and higher speeding fines in work zones, which may provide guidance for other states considering similar measures.
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Cannabis Workers Face Occupational Asthma Risks That May Be Fatal, CDC Warns
CDC officials report that at least one cannabis industry worker died due to a fatal work-related asthma attack, which caused her to suffer cardiac arrest.
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Ovarian Cancer Risk Among Hairdressers, Beauticians Higher Than Women in Other Jobs: Study
The study comes amid increasing concerns over hair relaxer ovarian cancer risks, which have resulted in hundreds of product liability lawsuits filed against chemical straightener manufacturers.
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Norfolk Southern Says Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Expected to Cost Railroad $387M
The company has not said whether the $387 million includes legal fees from a growing number of train derailment lawsuits
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NTSB Investigating Norfolk Southern Safety Practices After Series of Train Accidents
Over the last two years, a series of train accidents involving Norfolk Southern have led to massive derailments, chemical spills and employee deaths, the NTSB warns.
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Workers in Mining and Food-Service Industries Face Higher Risks of COPD, CDC Warns
Exposure to diesel exhaust, silica dust, wood particles, vapors, and fumes contribute to an increased risk of COPD among the U.S. workforce
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Workplace Irritants Linked To Distinct Types of Asthma: Study
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Study Finds Increased Worker Deaths Due To Paint Stripper Exposure Side Effects
