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Vol. 39, Nos. 1-43, pp. 1-930 Jan. 1 -- Oct. 29, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
H1N1 VIRUS
– Airborne transmissible disease standard needed to protect workplaces and schools, Miller (D-Cal) says, 383
– Border officers, Homeland Security Dep't denial of respirator use – Compliance directive, OSHA prepares for issuance, 853 – eTool, OSHA previews web-based guidance tool, 853 – Face masks, Cal. nurses' group files complaint over lack of protection at hospital, 587 – Federal workers, OSHA asks FACOSH to improve protections, 545; OSHA will consider making guidelines mandatory, Barab says, 782 – Flight attendants petition FAA for protections, 363 – Health care workers
– – Cal. releases 25 million respirators for distribution to replenish depleting stocks, 918
– – CDC revises guidance following criticism, 344; union finds state health departments disregarding guidance, 384; unions urge retention of current guidelines, 518; CDC expected to release guidance soon, 781 – – Confirmed or probable cases, CDC has received 48 reports, 517 – – Expert panel to provide guidance, 613 – – Health hazard evaluation, NIOSH seeks to conduct, 518 – – Hospitals, study finds 22 health care workers in Mexico infected after exposure to patients, 551 – – Industrial hygienist expresses dismay at lack of preparedness for pandemic, officials stress need to take precautions, 493 – – Nurses at risk due to lack of hospital protections, Cal. nurses group says, 683; survey of nurses in 9 states backs assertion, 759 – – OSHA considers airborne transmissible disease standard, enforcement of CDC guidance as options to protect workers, 362 – – Personal protective equipment, CDC suggests lowering recommendations from respirator use to surgical masks, 701; Inst. of Med. recommends N95 respirators over masks for workers interacting with suspected, confirmed patients, 758; CDC revises guidance to include N95 respirator use, 900 – – Potential exposures, OSHA investigates 3 cases, 566 – – Protective measures, unions meet with federal agencies, 635 – – Surveillance, public asked to report information on infections, 901 – – Unions urge OSHA to issue hazard alert, compliance directive, 423 – – Vaccinations
See HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY, subheading: Vaccinations
– Non-health care employers, OSHA issues guidance, 701 – Outreach and education, FACOSH meeting agenda, In Brief, 527 – Pandemic planning, FACOSH meeting, In Brief, 734 – Quick Note guides, OSHA issues for general workplaces, health care settings issued, 384 – Risk assessment, OSHA developing web-based guidance in preparation for fall, 587 – Vaccinations for health care workers
See HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY, subheading: Vaccinations
– Nail guns
See NAIL GUNS
– Airborne diseases, Cal. proposes rule, 173; revision, In Brief, 306; state approves rule, union urges federal OSHA to follow suit, 422; Cal/OSHA meeting, In Brief, 527; administrative law office approves standards, 567; employers struggle to meet compliance deadline, 614
– Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
See also specific substances
– Professional association name change, In Brief, 67 – Solid waste collection company faces fines for new and recurring violations at N.Y. site, 762
– Airline pilots group calls for ban on shipment of lithium batteries by aircraft, 732
– Harmonization with international regulations almost complete, Kelley says, 873 – PHMSA
See TOXIC SUBSTANCES
– Toxic fumes from improper waste burning, veterans claim contractors' actions harmed soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan (N.D. Okla.), 647
– ANSI standard, In Brief, 99
– General contractor, subcontractors face fines for violations at Guam construction site, 814
– Avian influenza pandemic, GAO report says more work needed to protect workers, 196
– H1N1 influenza virus
– – CDC revises guidance following criticism, 344; union finds state health departments disregarding guidance, 384; unions urge retention of current guidelines, 518; CDC expected to issue guidance soon, 781
– – Confirmed or probable cases, CDC has received 48 reports, 517 – – Expert panel to provide guidance, 613 – – Health hazard evaluation, NIOSH seeks to conduct, 518 – – Industrial hygienist expresses dismay at lack of preparedness for pandemic, officials stress need to take precautions, 493 – – N.Y.-issued restraining order preventing required vaccinations for health care workers challenged (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 907; governor suspends requirement, 919 – – OSHA considers airborne transmissible disease standard, enforcement of CDC guidance as options to protect workers, 362 – – Patient exposure, study finds 22 workers in Mexico infected, 551 – – Potential exposures, OSHA investigates 3 cases, 566 – – Protective measures, unions meet with federal agencies, 635 – – Respiratory protection
– – – Cal. releases 25 million respirators for distribution to replenish depleting stocks, 918
– – – Guidance, OSHA issues Quick Card, 384 – – – Surgical masks, CDC suggests lowering recommendations from respirator use, 701; Inst. of Med. recommends N95 respirators over masks for workers interacting with suspected, confirmed patients, 758; CDC revises guidance to include N95 respirator use, 900 – – Unions urge OSHA to issue hazard alert, compliance directive, 423 – – Vaccinations
See Vaccinations, this heading
See HOSPITALS
– Influenza pandemic
– – Congressional report finds U.S. unprepared, health workers at risk, 80
– – Respiratory protection, OSHA issues Quick Card guidance, 384 – – Union survey finds preparation lacking, urges OSHA rulemaking to protect workers, 325
See LIFTING
– Sterilization, hydrogen peroxide monitoring allowed even if initial determination finds exposure not excessive, OSHA interpretation, 64 – Tuberculosis control, NIOSH releases guidance on setting up ultraviolet radiation systems, 283 – Vaccinations
– – H1N1 influenza virus
– – – Advisory committee recommends for health care, emergency response workers, 659
– – – Grants available for state preparedness, 587 – – – Health care workers, CDC expected to release guidelines soon, 781 – – – Safety and efficacy, CDC directors expresses high level of confidence at congressional hearing, 834
– – – N.Y.-issued restraining order preventing required vaccinations for health care workers challenged (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 907; governor suspends requirement, 919
– – – Nurses' unions oppose mandatory requirement, Special Report, 881
See NOISE
– Smoking bans reduce incidence, study finds, 903
– Brazil EIAs must specify worker protections, 711
– California
– – Enforcement sweep shuts down 5 farm labor contractors, 421; Sept. sweep shuts down 2 farm employers as CalOSH considers amendments to standards, 872
– – State OSHA issues emergency finding calling for amendments to standard, 491; standards board takes no action, 526; board fails to approve revisions to standard, 614 – – Unions allege failure to protect workers (Cal. Super. Ct.), 739
– Fall occurred on reservation, worker may seek relief under N.Y. law (N.Y. App. Div.), 600
– Nanoparticles harmed beneficial microbes, study finds, In Brief, 266
– Airborne exposure limit, NIOSH recommends reduction, 76; industrial hygiene group urges NIOSH to include more comprehensive exposure monitoring data, 194
– Amusement park cited for violations at Ill. facility, workers' names redacted (RevComm), 504 – Ban, OSHA lacks authority, urges product substitution, OSHA interpretation, 853 – Canada publishes final rules limiting emissions, 570 – DOD policy requires minimal use, 304 – Job safety outlook, 2009, SplRpt (1/22/09) S–16 – Monitoring, Okla. electroplating plant faces fine for failure to monitor, 789 – Permissible exposure limit upheld (3d Cir.), 160 – Shipyard guidance, In Brief, 432 – Shock absorber manufacturing, plantiff must make reasonable inquiry before objecting to technical evidence (M.D. Ga.), 577 – Welders, overexposure could lead to increase in tort liabilities, attorney tells conference, 523
– Asphalt cement tank explosion caused by propane torch, Ontario paving company fined, 11
– Clothing, high-visibility garments required safety attire for workers, OSHA interpretation, 924 – Excavations, Key Enters. faces fine for violations at Tex. site, 219
– Construction industry
– – Falls, fatalities more likely than among white, non-Hispanics, study finds, 685
– – Survey finds Austin, Tex. workers risk injury, underpaid, 549 – – Training, hazard awareness class improves knowledge, attitude of workers, study finds, 636 – Rental car washer's disability finding, employer not liable for preexisting, nonindustrial factors, court to review (Cal.), 269
– Chemical facility antiterrorism standards
– H1N1 influenza virus, TSA policy denying border guards respirators – Influenza pandemic preparedness, GAO urges Homeland Security Dep't to monitor federal agencies, 495
– Chlorine gas mass exposure, study recommends ventilator stockpiling, 10
– Disinfectants, IG investigating allegations that EPA withheld data on failure rates, 197 – Emergency nurses frequent victims of physical, verbal abuse, report finds, 682 – H1N1 virus
– – Face masks, Cal. nurses' group files complaint over lack of protection, 587
– – Health care workers in Mexico infected after exposure to patients, study finds, 551 – – Nurses at risk due to lack of preparedness, Cal. nurses group says, 683; survey of nurses in 9 states backs assertion, 759 – Patient handling, Conyers (D-Mich) expected to introduce bill requiring mechanical device use, 215; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2381, S 1788
– Indoor water park symptoms likely due to disinfection byproduct, poor ventilation, CDC reports, 118
– Fatigue
See FATIGUE
– Truck drivers, safety advocates, union challenge rule (D.C. Cir.), 201
– Risk assessment, EPA proposes to reduce risk values, 837
– Sterilization at health care facilities, monitoring allowed even if initial determination finds exposure not excessive, OSHA interpretation, 64
– Brain injury link to exposure insufficient (D. Neb.), 714
– Environmental waste facility faces fines for violations following fatality at Tex. site, 877 – Poultry processor pleads guilty to willful violations resulting in asphyxiation, agrees to pay $500,000 fine (W.D. Ark.), 27; sentencing, 504
– Manufacturer faces fine following fatality at Ala. plant, 476
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