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• Hundreds of Silicosis Cases Diagnosed Among Quartz Countertop Workers in California: Report

  August 25, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A study by California public health officials found nearly 600 cases of silicosis, primarily impacting young workers with short periods of exposure.

• Formaldehyde Exposure Presents Unreasonable Risk to Humans: EPA

  March 20, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A preliminary EPA report finds that formaldehyde exposure poses an unreasonable risk for many workers and consumers, putting them at risk of cancer and other adverse health conditions.

• Oil and Gas Extraction Workers Face “Disproportionate” Risk of Work-Place Injuries: CDC

  February 13, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A CDC study reveals oil and gas workers, particularly contractors, face disproportionately high risks of work-related injuries, often resulting in hospitalization or lost limbs.

• Maryland Implementing Measures to Prevent Work Zone Accidents and Protect Highway Construction Workers

  December 4, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The State of Maryland is putting new traffic rules and safety measures in place to protect workers in construction zones from auto accidents.

• Cannabis Workers Face Occupational Asthma Risks That May Be Fatal, CDC Warns

  November 28, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC warns that cannabis industry workers may be at risk of work-related respiratory problems, which have already led to at least one death.

• Ovarian Cancer Risk Among Hairdressers, Beauticians Higher Than Women in Other Jobs: Study

  July 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that hairdressers, beauticians and barbers face triple the risk of ovarian cancer when compared to other professions due to exposure to a host of chemical agents.

• Norfolk Southern Says Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Expected to Cost Railroad $387M

  May 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Norfolk Southern officials say they expect the costs of February's toxic train derailment in Ohio to cost the company $387 million.

• NTSB Investigating Norfolk Southern Safety Practices After Series of Train Accidents

  March 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The NTSB has announced a special investigation into a string of recent Norfolk Southern train accidents and derailments.

• Workers in Mining and Food-Service Industries Face Higher Risks of COPD, CDC Warns

  December 9, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new CDC study finds 10% of workers develop COPD due to exposure at the workplace

• Workplace Irritants Linked To Distinct Types of Asthma: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A new study links workplace irritants to specific types of asthma and respiratory problems.