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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
NACOSH
– ACCSH Power Fastening Tools work group creation, In Brief, 178; group resolves to improve training, review standard at first meeting, 320
– Injury prevention solutions known, researcher tells conference, 159 – Quick Card on safety, OSHA to publish, 320
– Biosensor detects harm, In Brief, 266
– Cal. gives carbon nanotube makers one year to provide toxicity, other data, 95 – Compliance with OSHA regulations, makers, users should prepare for inspections, tort claims, attorney tells conference, 152 – Consumer products, safety commission should conduct further risk studies of use in children's products, 761 – Definitions, international committee agrees on terms used to describe carbon nano-objects, 496 – Detection methods and equipment, development remains high priority for federal research, experts tell workshop, 874 – Epidemiology, NIOSH paper identifies challenges in developing studies, 199 – Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, proposed rule does not address issues, Bergeson tells conference, 875 – GoodNanoGuide, international council launches website, 449 – Green jobs initiative fails to address worker safety, advocates say, 175; NIOSH launches worker safety initiative, 471 – Human toxicity, study finds link, other researchers question conclusions, 704 – Job safety outlook, 2009, SplRpt (1/22/09) S–20 – Lawsuits, makers, users should prepare for potential legal actions, attorney says, 96 – Lung disease
– – Asbestos-like effects, UK report says nanoparticles other than carbon nanotubes may pose hazards, 79
– – Multiwalled carbon nanotubes
– – – Inhalation, study finds more evidence of harm to pleural lining, 920
– – – NIOSH preliminary findings show penetration of lung lining, 239 – Oversight, speakers stress need to meet challenges of proliferating field at conferences, 785 – Quantum dot translocation, study finds, In Brief, 245 – REACH system applicability, In Brief, 11 – Risk assessment
– – Severe constraints include lack of regulatory definition, official tells EU workshop, 786
– – Traditional methods available, can be used, speakers tell workshop, 812
– – Best practices, loss prevention specialist tells conference employers should be overly conservative, 469
– – Canadian organizations issue guide, 121 – – Commercial distribution, eliminating exposure best way to protect workers, speakers tell webinar, 470 – – Exposure limits, Netherlands to develop, official says, 787 – – Exposure surveillance, NIOSH recommendations, In Brief, 140 – – Financial regulations need disclosure requirements, advocacy group says, 495 – – Japan issues guidelines to reduce risk of environmental harm, 222 – – NIOSH updates guidance to set practices, 261 – – Proactive approach, NIOSH officials advocate in article, 705 – – UK issues guidelines for carbon nanotubes, 198 – Significant new use rules, EPA issues for carbon nanotubes, 552; EPA will continue to regulate on case-by-case basis, 591; EPA withdraws rules, 732; industry should prepare for federal regulation despite withdrawal of rules, industrial hygenist tells conference, 786 – State environment officials seek role in work groups, 732 – Testing, interagency committee report focuses on review, data collection, 684 – Titanium dioxide, studies find gene expression, lung cells affected in mice by exposure, 642
– Meeting agenda, In Brief, 527
– Vacancies, OSHA seeks nominees, 489
– Asbestos, new trial for violating work practice standards, making false statement granted (9th Cir.), 247; government's evidence inadmissible (S.D. Cal.), 769; second status conference scheduled, 798; dismissal of charges, 887
– Perchloroethylene from dry cleaners, EPA seeks remand to allow for rule review (D.C. Cir.), 291
– Director, Gerberding's departure as CDC director could bring positive changes to institute, 45; job announcement posted, 618; Sebelius re-appoints Howard, 751
– FY2009 appropriations – History, former director Howard reviews management, advises adherence to performance orientation in journal article, 405 – House passes stimulus bill containing new appropriations, 75 – Job safety outlook, 2009, SplRpt (1/22/09) S–20 – National Acads. of Sci. audit, NIOSH outlines response at advisory board meeting, 784 – 9/11 health coordinator, N.Y. representatives, labor leaders, health advocates urge reappointment of Howard to post, 150 – Ongoing activities, summary, In Brief, 880 – Organizational structure, hygiene association calls for GAO study on proper home, 113 – Research
See also specific subject of research
– – FY 2009 funding increase allows agency to proceed with plans, Durst says, 326 – – Section heads give updates on ongoing projects, 327
– Cobalt-tungsten carbide powders and hard metals, comments solicited, 138
– Fall occurred on reservation, worker may seek relief under N.Y. law (N.Y. App. Div.), 600
– Bridge construction, OSHA announces inspection program for ARRA projects, 594
– Cave-ins
– – Construction company faces fines for violations leading to 4 fatalities, 196
– – Irrigation firm pleads guilty following fatal trench collapse (D. Neb.), 283 – – Water- and sewer-pipe installer faces fines after trench collapse, 82 – Grain cooperative pleads guilty to violations leading to grain elevator death (D. Neb.), 224 – Lead, OSHA announces special emphasis program, 489 – Paving company faces fines for violations during transfer of asphalt into storage tanks, 839 – Refrigeration equipment service company faces fine following fatal fall, 790 – Retail store faces fines following fatal landscaping timber collapse, 616 – Roofer faces fine for lack of fall protection, 324 – Toxic torts
– – Hydrogen sulfide exposure link with brain injury insufficient (D. Neb.), 714
– – Railroads, study cited by expert in FELA case need only show positive association between agent, disease (Neb.), 224
– Correctional health care workers, NIOSH recommends safety practices, 550
– Reusable blood tube holders, contaminated needles removal violates bloodborne pathogen standard (D.C. Cir.), 288
– Asbestos
– – Brake linings, subcontractor's employee strict liability claim against maker denied, negligence claim may proceed (Wis. App. Ct.), 141
– – Contractor's defense applicable while boiler maker negligent, retrial ordered citing inconsistent verdict (Cal. Ct. App.), 818 – – Navy machinist's exposure claim, firms absolved (Cal. Super. Ct.), 412 – – Verdict overturning, court must provide reasons for granting new trial (Tex.), 578 – Benzene, workers' compensation bars claims, evidence of gross negligence lacking (Tex. App. Ct.), 141 – Explosion at ConAgra food plant, injured workers blame contractor for blast (N.C. Super. Ct.), 507 – Eye injury, seafood processor compliant with Jones Act, OSHA standards (W.D. Wash.), 47 – Fall from drilling rig, contractor owed employee duty of care, summary judgment denied (D. Mont.), 68 – Fuel terminal explosion injures worker, petrochemical company, others not negligent (Ohio Ct. C.P.), 412 – Headfirst dive in shallow water unsafe, construction ladder requirement not applicable (5th Cir.), 817 – Hiring of subcontractor, construction firm's motion to dismiss claims denied in case re fatal fall (N.D. Okla.), 33 – Jones Act claims
See JONES ACT
– Nanoparticle exposure limits, government begins development, official says, 787
– State plan, federal OSHA investigates agency following construction deaths at Las Vegas sites, 658; OSHA finds program flawed, raises concerns for all states, 899
– Firearms maker faces fine for multiple alleged violations, 499
– Lead, nonferrous foundry faces fines for violations at N.H. facility, 925 – Roofing company's notice of contest, ALJ to determine adequacy of challenge (RevComm), 860 – Steam plant faces fines for alleged fire violations, 615
– Asbestos, paper mill workers exposed to dryer felts, damages upheld (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.), 736
– Asphalt refiner faces fines for alleged process safety violations, 905 – Chemical industry, labor coalition accuses OSHA of lax enforcement, 7 – Cocoa plant fatality, fall into chocolate vat under investigation, 597 – Environmental pollution and unsafe workplace alleged, former managers of N.J. foundry sentenced to prison (D. N.J.), 329; company to pay $8M fine, 351 – Fall protection, concrete contractor settles violations with $750,000 fine, 156 – Insurance, no coverage owed under policies issued after diacetyl injuries known (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.), 18 – Pesticides, state fines produce company for worker exposure violations, 151 – Refineries
– – ConocoPhillips faces fines for federal violations at plant, 904
– – Hess faces fines for federal violations at plant, 407 – Warehousing company faces fines for alleged fire, emergency exit violations, 139
– Los Alamos Natl. Lab. reveals possible worker beryllium exposure, 116
– Asbestos, metal and sheet fabricator faces fines for lack of protection, 177
– Cave-ins, contractor faces fines for violations, 242 – Construction, New York City initiatives
– – High-risk sites, city implements changes to prevent worker injuries, 133
– – Idle sites, builders maintaining stricter safety standards eligible for incentives, 497 – – Mayor signs bills enhancing safety supervision of worksites, 134 – – Oversight, legislative package improves safety in demolition, asbestos removal, 385; mayor signs demolition safety package, 761
– – Data sharing agreement between New York City and 2 other cities announced, 489
– – Improper rigging caused steel collar to fall, damage lower connections, investigation finds, 216 – – Proposed OSHA rule would increase risk to worker, public safety by preempting local rules, New York City commissioner says at hearing, 259 – – Rigger, company indicted on homicide charges (N.Y. Super. Ct.), 32 – Fall occurred on reservation, worker may seek relief under state law (N.Y. App. Div.), 600 – Firefighters' retaliation claims under First Amendment may proceed (N.D.N.Y.), 888 – Fires, contractors face criminal charges for role in Deutsche Bank building fatalities (N.Y. Super. Ct.), 13 – Flammable materials, train seat maker faces fine for improper handling, 641 – H1N1 virus, state-issued restraining order preventing vacciation requirement for health care workers challenged (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), 907; governor suspends requirement, 919 – Linen rental company faces fine for alleged violations, 525 – Masonry firm faces fine for fall violations, 688 – Metal specialties company faces fines for alleged violations following fatality, 616 – Paper recycler faces fine for machine guarding violations, 574 – Police officer slipped on tugboat, summary judgment for New York City upheld in Jones Act case (2nd Cir.), 455 – Safety consultant pleads guilty to misrepresenting employee credentials (S.D.N.Y.), 17; second consultant pleads guilty, 155; president pleads guilty, 505; second defendant sentenced to prison, 779 – Scaffolds
– – Fire escape equivalent for liability purposes (N.Y. App. Div.), 533
– – Property owner liability, business group challenge fails (2d Cir.), 712 – – Provision of materials does not satisfy safety rule (N.Y. Sup. Ct. App. Div.), 576 – Trampling death at retail store, Wal-Mart faces fine, 429 – Wayne Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educ. Servs., OSHA alliance, In Brief, 267 – Workers' compensation claims increase for New York City employees due to lack of safety program, coalition says, 386 – World Trade Center
– DBCP, farm workers' exposure claims dismissed due to evidence of fraud (Cal. Super. Ct.), 349; contempt hearing date set for attorney, 622
– Packaging facility faces $1.2M fine for failure to provide training, equipment to workers, 152
– Risk assessment, EPA final review lowers certain risk values than originally proposed, 137
– Diesel particulate filters may increase concentrations in underground coal mines, In Brief, 99
– Automotive systems firm faces fine for violations at Ga. plant, 218
– Brazil EIAs must specify worker protections, 711 – Contractor failed to use feasible controls, penalty upheld (Wash. Ct. App.), 185 – Men more likely to suffer hearing loss, study, In Brief, 880 – Mines, measurement software, In Brief, 733 – Pallet maker faces fine for violations at Ala. plant, 641 – Permissible exposure limit
– – Aging workforce increases need for lower limit, safety experts tell conference, 590
– – Industrial hygienists urge immediate action to reduce, 343 – Sawmill faces fines for violations at Ala. facility, 219
– Testing, EPA seeks comments, 503
– Testing, EPA seeks comments, 503
– Cranes and derricks, state adopts stricter standards, 756
– Dredging, employee invoked admiralty law blocking employer's move for jury trial (E.D.N.C.), 907 – Explosion at ConAgra food plant
– – Contractor negligence blamed in suit (N.C. Super. Ct.), 507
– – CSB dispatches team to investigate fatal blast, 467; CSB examining role of gas-fired water heater in blast, 522; CSB rejects investigation recommendations, will consider revised safety bulletin, 780 – Workers' compensation, knowing dangerous misconduct needed for employee to sue over bromine spill (N.C. Ct. App.), 506
– Emergency response, W. Va. governor signs bill requiring reporting of industrial accidents within 15 minutes of discovery, 446
– Construction, DOE gives OSHA jurisdiction over safety and health at sites in Ill., Tenn., 30
– East Tenn. Tech. Park, DOE gives OSHA authority over 2 buildings, land, 683 – Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, Fla. resident payouts, In Brief, 122 – Hanford Site
– – Fall protection, contractor accused of failure to complay after millwright injured, 684
– – Safety program, DOE seeks comments on petition for rulemaking, 922 – – Work stoppages, GAO calls for new monitoring, tracking criteria, 472 – TVA contractor settles charges of false safety reports with $6.2M, 76
– Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, association recommends NIOSH maintain on Hazardous Drug List, 589
– Emergency nurses frequent victims of physical, verbal abuse, report finds, 682 – Ergonomics, OSHA will use general duty clause to cite hazards, Barab tells conference, 361 – H1N1 virus
See generally H1N1 VIRUS
See LIFTING
– Norovirus, CDC study finds 94 percent of infected employees continued to work during Or. outbreak, 571
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