The CDC has a new technical report that provides improved science-based recommendations on the use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) with an exhalation valve. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2021-107/ Thank you for sharing VPPPA Region II! #CDC #FFR #RespiratorResources #NIOSH #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceHealth #PPE

Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:00pm – 1:00pm Eastern "As the country continues efforts to reduce opioid misuse and overdose, what are some of the lessons learned? What progress have we made? Join the NIOSH Total Worker Health Program and Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies on December 10th for a 60-minute webinar with Drs. Kuang-chi Chang from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), William Shaw from UConn Health, and Yonatan Ben-Shalom of Mathematica, as they share findings

The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry. In 2010, CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA formed a Research to Practice (r2p) Working Group to facilitate communication and action on critical safety and health issues facing the construction industry. The Working Group identified silica as a priority area for outreach efforts. CPWR developed a one-stop source of in

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on how N95 respirators effectively protect wearers from coronavirus exposure. "Will an N95 respirator protect the wearer from the virus that causes COVID-19? Yes, an N95 respirator is effective in protecting workers from the virus that causes COVID-19. "N95" refers to a class of respirator filter that removes at least 95% of very small (0

Today wraps up the 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Preventing falls in construction is something to practice all year! Check out https://stopconstructionfalls.com/ for some great resources! #CPWR #SafetyStandDown #FallPrevention #StopConstructionFalls #OSHA #NIOSH #FallStandDown #NationalSafetyStandDown

NIOSH is offering two, FREE, webinar opportunities that week! 1) The Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection September 8, 2020 Webinar Registration: https://niosh-connect.adobeconnect.com/rpw2020-faq/event/event_info.html 2) How to spot a counterfeit! Understanding the Misrepresentation of NIOSH Approval September 10, 2020 Webinar Registration: https://niosh-connect.adobeconnect.com/rpw2020respirators/event/event_info.html More information on the Respi

NIOSH is offering two, FREE, webinar opportunities that week! 1) The Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection On Tuesday September 8, 2020 at 1:00 EDT, a panel of NIOSH experts on respiratory protection will address their top ten questions. These topics will include respirator use in healthcare settings, NIOSH approval, special circumstances with respirators and filters, use of expired respirators, fit testing, CO2 buildup in respirators, and more! Webi

(Shared from VPPPA Region II) "In advance of the 7th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (September 14-18, 2020), we wanted to alert you to the following new tools and resources to assist workplaces in participating in the Stand-Down: - Drop-in article: The attached article (PDF and DOCX files attached) about the Fall Stand-Down can be adapted for use in raising awareness about the Fall Stand-Down in newsletters, e-mail blasts, and even social m

"The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, postponed from its original May date due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for the week of September 14th-18th!" Visit https://stopconstructionfalls.com for resources and order hardhat stickers here! #CPWR #SafetyStandDown #FallPrevention #StopConstructionFalls #OSHA #NIOSH #FallStandDown #NationalSafetyStandDown

"The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, postponed from its original May date due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for the week of September 14th-18th!" Visit https://stopconstructionfalls.com for resources and order hardhat stickers here! #CPWR #SafetyStandDown #FallPrevention #StopConstructionFalls #OSHA #NIOSH #FallStandDown #NationalSafetyStandDown

"At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat-related illnesses can occur and may result in death. This fact sheet provides information to employers on measures they should take to prevent heat-related illnesses and death." A variety of resources to prevent heat illness can be found at: https://www.osha.gov/heat/index.html #OSHA #NIOSH #WorkerSafety #EmployeeSafety #HeatIll

Reopening America: Return to the Workplace Safely with Total Worker Health® Strategies Webinar - June 25th, 12 - 1 pm ET "The NIOSH Total Worker Health Program is pleased to present “Reopening America: Return to the Workplace Safely with Total Worker Health Strategies.” This free webinar will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 12 PM ET. Join NIOSH speakers, Dr. Kevin H. Dunn, Mr. Todd Niemeier, and Dr. L. Casey Chosewood, as they discuss the most up-to-date science, strategie

#DontFryDay and Heat Illness Prevention Resources shared from OSHA Region 3! Thank you for sharing VPPPA Region 2!! "Please see the email chain below from Isabel DeOliveira, OSHA Region 3 with more information on OSHA's heat illness prevention resources. Thank you for participating in the Voluntary Protection Program." Richard Brown, CSP, CFPS, CIH VPP Manager | US DOL OSHA -- "OSHA has resources to keep workers safe from heat With CoVid 19 and some states and local municipal

"FYI - NIOSH is aware that many different NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirator (FFR) models were stockpiled for prolonged times and are now distributed for use during the COVID-19 response. Recently, NIOSH received multiple inquiries concerning the identification and replacement of damaged straps on large caches of NIOSH-approved N95 FFRs that have since passed their designated shelf life. Modifications to NIOSH-approved respirators should not be made as part of co

"...the FDA reissued the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Non-NIOSH-Approved Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators Manufactured in China to revise one of the eligibility criteria – the criterion for authorization of respirators based on review of test reports from recognized independent test laboratories submitted to the FDA by the manufacturer or importer – and accordingly removed from Appendix A the respirators that had been authorized under that criterion, regar

"Workers Memorial Day, April 28th, was established to recognize workers who died or suffered from exposures to hazards at work. It also encourages us to think of ways in which we all can help to achieve the goal of safer and healthier workplaces." Image and information shared from: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/workmemorial/default.html #CDC #NIOSH #WorkersMemorialDay #InjuryPrevention #SafetyHazards #WorkplaceSafety

Information on optimizing the supply of N95 respirators, a checklist for healthcare facilities and how to sign up for the COVID-19 newsletter. (Shared from VPPPA Region II, this email chain is forwarded by OSHA Region 5 VPP Manager Nancy Mugavero from the NIOSH VPP site in Cincinnati, Ohio.) Links from email: Sign up for the newsletter here: https://tools.cdc.gov/CampaignProxyService/subscriptions.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html?deliveryName=FCP_3_DM

"Black lung, caused by the inhalation of too much coal dust, is no longer just a disease that strikes older coal miners. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released a new video that demonstrates how black lung is occurring in younger miners, raises awareness of the personal costs of the disease, and motivates workers to participate in free and confidential health screenings. Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control

Check out this article from the January Edition of Facility Safety Management at https://fsmmag.advanced-pub.com/?issueID=104&pageID=14 #HearingLoss #HearingLossPrevention #NIOSH #FSMMAG #SafetyResources #HealthResources #WorkplaceSafety