Today's News

NIOSH Announces Free, Confidential Health Screenings for Miners
WASHINGTON -- Beginning in April 2019, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will offer a series of free, confidential health screenings to coal miners as part of the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP). [FULL STORY]

AIHA Publishes White Paper on Hiring EHS Generalist Graduates
FALLS CHURCH, VA -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association released today a new white paper that explores the future of environmental health and safety multidisciplinary professionals, also known as EHS generalists. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Provides Compliance Guidance for Crane Operators Evaluation
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration  has issued enforcement guidance on the requirements for evaluating crane operators that became effective February 7, 2019. [FULL STORY]

ULG Companies Announces Launch of ULG Conveyor Resources
INDIANAPOLIS -- ULG Companies, LLC announced the launch of ULG Conveyor Resources, a new Division of ULG Skilled Trades serving clients across the continental United States. [FULL STORY]

AIHA Announces Keynote Speakers for AIHce EXP 2019
FALLS CHURCH, VA -- The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo announced two well-known trailblazers are headlining AIHce EXP 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota: Carey Lohrenz and Leslie Saxon. [FULL STORY]

NIOSH Releases Software Tool for Hazard Recognition Training in Mines
WASHINGTON -- Mineworkers can now challenge themselves to identify workplace hazards with a preview release of EXAMiner software from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [FULL STORY]

UL Publishes ANSI/CAN/UL 2904 Standard for 3D printers
ATLANTA -- UL Chemical Safety announced that ANSI/CAN/UL 2904, "Standard Method for Testing and Assessing Particle and Chemical Emissions from 3D Printers," has been published and is now available for use by stakeholders seeking to mitigate indoor air pollution risks associated with 3D printer emissions. [FULL STORY]

EPA to Present Webinar on New Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will present a complimentary webinar April 2 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. [FULL STORY]

CDC’s NCIPC Announces New Opioid Funding Opportunities
ATLANTA -- Overdose Data to Action (RFA-CE19-1904) focuses on the complex and changing nature of the opioid overdose epidemic and highlights the need for an interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and cohesive public health approach. [FULL STORY]

The ASSP Salutes African-American Achievements in Safety
PARK RIDGE, IL -- These safety pioneers had a vision and made life safer for others. Their inventions in rail and traffic safety, chemical and electrical safety, aerospace safety, communications and health greatly improved how we work and live today. [FULL STORY]