AJC stories on the CDC » Nov 19, 2009
Howard will serve dual roles director of NIOSH as well as coordinator of World Trade Center health programs for the U.. One in 10 binge drinkers got behind the wheel the last time they drank heavily. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
State withheld firefighter autopsies Nov 13, 2009
They said in their report: NIOSH repeatedly requested a copy of the autopsy reports through the Fire Department, district attorney s office, and representatives of the families, but did not receive any toxicology reports; therefore, NIOSH is not able to comment on the alleged condition of the victims. A spokesman for District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said his office received an inquiry from federal investigators about the reports last year, but he said the district attorney is not the agency... (Boston Globe)
Suffolk County DA's office says they did not receive requests for Tai Ho autopsy reports Nov 13, 2009
Under a section in the report titled "Cause of death" the following was written, "The death certificate listed the causes of death for Victim #1 and Victim #2 as thermal injuries and asphyxia. Note: There have been media reports of alleged substance abuse that were discovered during the toxicological screening of both victims. NIOSH repeatedly requested a copy of the autopsy reports through the fire department, district attorney s office, and representatives of the families, but did not receive... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Federal report criticizes Boston Fire Department's handling of Tai Ho fire Nov 12, 2009
Courtesy of BFD given to NIOSH ... The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said not only was there ineffective management at the scene of the Centre Street blaze, but the firefighters exhibited poor tactics and training from firefighters and commanders ... The report also mentions the media reports of alleged substances being in Payne and Cahill's toxicology screenings, but NIOSH was repeatedly rebuffed in attaining the autopsy reports from the fire department, DA's... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Actions in fatal ’07 fire faulted Nov 12, 2009
NIOSH repeatedly requested a copy of the autopsy reports through the fire department, district attorney s office, and representatives of the families, but did not receive any toxicology reports; therefore, NIOSH is not able to comment on the alleged condition of the victims, the report states ... As we look at the details in this NIOSH report, anything that they recommend that we haven t addressed so far, we will correct, Fraser said. (Boston Globe)
EF merits due diligence Oct 1, 2009
I stated that the readings taken showed that a worker would exceed safe exposure levels that were defined by NIOSH, who is a scientific assessment body for the U.S. government. NIOSH does not enforce regulations although they attempt to understand how regulation can and do impact workers in any industry ... I discussed the time that workers spent working these veins with Mr. Glasier and with several NIOSH scientists and they understood the conditions (it was being mucked out at the time and... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Do N95 Masks Protect Against the H1... Sep 20, 2009
The 95 in N95 denotes that the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has certified that the respirator provides 95% protection against inhaled aerosols (which may contain viruses and other germs). There are two types of N95 respirators available for use- the surgical mask type and the hard molded N95 respirators. (Suite101.com)
Guidelines on Proper Use of N95 Mas... Sep 20, 2009
Make sure that the N95 is from a NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) certified manufacturer. See that the N95 respirator is fit tested so that its intended purpose is not compromised. (Suite101.com)
Uravan lawsuit: Health hazards from the past versus today Sep 13, 2009
This reporter measured, with Energy Fuels assistance, substantial radioactivity exposure for workers in the Whirlwind Mine, according to interpretations by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who estimated that workers were exceeding safe exposure for ionizing radiation that could be measured by a Geiger counter or scintillator measuring largely Gamma rays ... NIOSH investigators are quick to point out that definitive studies that prove that certain communities have... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Indoor Air Alert: Ozone Reacts with Human Skin to Produce Potential Irritants Aug 25, 2009
No one knows, but the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has. "Do dicarbonyls in general have similar effects as diacetyl?" asks NIOSH chemist Ray Wells of the compound responsible for popcorn lung's chemical cousins ... NIOSH immunotoxicologist Stacey Anderson has begun testing dicarbonyls, 4-OPA in particular, to see if they provoke an immune reaction in mice or human lung cells. (Scientific American)
Read NIOSH Report Aug 10, 2009
NIOSH investigators concluded that, to minimize the risk of similar occurrences, fire departments should ... On April 04, 2008, the fire department notified the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of these fatalities ... On April 79, 2008, a general engineer from the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program investigated the incident scene and photographs were taken. (Kentucky Post)
Free black lung testing offered Jul 1, 2009
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a branch of the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will host free screenings for coal workers pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as black lung (Somerset Daily American, PA)
More fines, educational programmes to fight dengue Jun 16, 2009
Hence, it is important for us to get rid of the larvae and all Aedes breeding grounds," he said. Besides activating the community-based Communication for Behavioural Impact (Combi), the health ministry will also work with various agencies such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) to combat dengue. Liow said households and construction sites had been cited as the main breeding grounds for Aedes. "I've spoken to Niosh chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye this morning and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Comfort Matters - The new Draeger Series of Filtering Facepiece Respirators Demonstrate Exceptional Wearer Comfort May 29, 2009
Filter material: CoolSAFE(TM) to protect against solid and liquid non-volatile particles Odor version: With additional active carbon layer against organic odors below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) Approvals: NIOSH Mask Style: Flat fold, individually packaged Versions Available: N95 w/o valve, packaged 20/box N95 w/ valve, packaged 15/box N95 Odor w/ valve, packaged 15/box R95 w/ valve, packaged 15/box. Draeger. (PR Newswire)
The NFL's Behemoth Linemen: Healthier Than You Think May 27, 2009
One study of about 6,850 former pro players conducted in 1994 by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), at the behest of the National Football League Players Association, found that while former players had a lower death rate overall compared with their peers in the general population, the heaviest players offensive and defensive linemen were 52% more likely to die of heart disease ... In addition to the 15-year-old NIOSH study, a 2008 report by the American Heart... (Time.com)
Underground coal mine expands ActiveMine(TM) installation May 26, 2009
" The expanded installation is the largest MSHA approved wireless Wi-Fi mesh network in the U.S. and is believed to be the largest underground Wi-Fi mesh network anywhere. The mine's ActiveMine network now has 57 nodes extending several miles underground to two separate mine faces. ActiveMine's industry-leading, low latency technology enables clear, distortion-free digital voice communications over a mesh network with many wireless 'hops' (signal transmission from one node to the next). In... (Canada Newswire)
Sand company seeks to have ordinance declared invalid May 15, 2009
Alan_Shore_CPandS wrote on May 14, 2009 9:28 AM:" Sand-Blaster - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Mine Safety and Health Act authorizes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop recommendations for mine health standards for the Mine Safety and Health Administration; administer a medical surveillance program for miners,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Use of N95 Respirators to Prevent S... May 12, 2009
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certifies N95 or higher filtering facepiece respirators as devices meant to decrease the spread of respiratory viruses where close contact (within six feet) with an ill person is anticipated ... was provided in a podcast authored jointly by the CDC and NIOSH.. (Suite101.com)
Sick workers may get compensation May 10, 2009
Those seeking more information about whether they qualify for the East Pittsburgh payments can contact the NIOSH Office of Compensation Analysis and Support toll free at 877- 222-7570, directly at 1-513-533-6800 or by e-mail at ocas@cdc. gov.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In swine flu, key moments and decisions lie ahead May 10, 2009
AP Hotel guests celebrate after being released from quarantine at the Metropark Hotel where they were held. By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Lauran Neergaard, Ap Medical Writer. (Yahoo News)
Anti-flu pharma firm soars on Australia market May 8, 2009
AFP A young woman wears a mask in Mexico City in a preventive measure against the deadly swine flu virus. Sun Apr 26, 11:04 pm ET. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Mexico upbeat on battle against deadly flu May 3, 2009
In Stock Now, N95 Niosh Mask rators, Oregano Oil, Sanitizers. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Swine flu virus starting to look less threatening May 3, 2009
In Stock Now, N95 Niosh Mask rators, Oregano Oil, Sanitizers. Anti-bacteria handsoap kills germs on contact. (Yahoo News)
Risk of vibration-induced vascular injuries linked to vibration frequency differences Apr 20, 2009
Speaking on April 19 at the Experimental Biology 2009 meeting in New Orleans, Dr. Kristine Krajnak, a team leader in the Engineering and Control Technologies Branch of the Health Effects Laboratory Division of NIOSH in Morgantown, West Virginia, describes results from the first study to directly link the different physical responses of tissue that occur with exposure to different vibration frequencies with biological mechanisms underlying the development of vascular dysfunction ... The study,... (EurekAlert!)
Ex-health expert: Grace officials stymied efforts to study vermiculite's effects Apr 15, 2009
We had been very frustrated by the delay that they had caused in our getting the study under way, said Kathleen Kennedy, who previously worked as an epidemiologist for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Kennedy said she went to work for NIOSH in 1979 and was assigned to study the vermiculite mined at Libby, as per a request from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) ... On cross-examination, lead Grace attorney David Bernick said numerous government... (Missoulian, MT)
Fishermen try out flotation garb Apr 13, 2009
Bering Sea crabbers and trawlers have participated in the PFD study so far, and the NIOSH team will be walking the Kodiak docks this week looking for volunteer long liners. In June they will target the Bristol Bay gillnet fleet, Lucas said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Witness says W.R. Grace foiled health study Mar 25, 2009
Vermiculite was of interest to NIOSH because it was a major unstudied material ... Assistant U.S. Attorney Kris McLean showed Locke numerous internal communications between company officials who were determined to stop, or at least temporarily derail, the NIOSH study ... The memo goes on: This might not be bad policy generally and it is possible that the new administration's policies will make NIOSH more selective in how scarce staff resources are allocated after Jan. 20, 1981 (the inauguration... (Missoulian, MT)
A late payment for nuclear workers Mar 8, 2009
" The same could be said of the former Vitro workers, Dr. Michaels said last week. The occupational safety institute got its first batch of claims in July 2001, Mr. Elliott said, and since then has processed more than 23,000 dosage calculation requests from around the country. It still has 5,000 claims pending, about 1,000 of which are more than two years old. "We here at NIOSH are doing the best we can to process the claims as quickly as we can," he said. It's a process that has come years too... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Doctors must report cases of job-related illnesses to DOSH Feb 25, 2009
Dr. Subramaniam said the DOSH and the National Institute of Occupational Safety (Niosh) had also conducted several programmes and briefings for the medical professionals on the need to report the work-related diseases. We hope to be able to get a real picture of the situation in the country in future, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
April 2009 Declared National Safe Handling Awareness Month Feb 24, 2009
According to an alert published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "working with or near hazardous drugs in healthcare settings may cause skin rashes, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects and possibly leukemia or other cancers." Further evidence to support the need to take action in this area may be found below. In recognition of National Safe Handling Awareness Month, a variety of regional and national continuing education (CE) activities will be scheduled... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Click here to watch AP Video. 'Not a part-time hobby' Feb 19, 2009
Four firefighters from Lawrence Park Volunteer Fire Department were the first at Port Erie Plastics the day of the fire, according to the NIOSH report ... The NIOSH report also found fault in the design of the water monitor that killed Crotty, and urged manufacturers to change the design to provide a backup anchor and to retrofit operating aerial ladder trucks with a secondary anchor ... "Considering that the single pin design could easily result in human error ... the NIOSH investigator and... (Erie Times-News, PA)
