NIOSH Releases New Guidance on Diacetyl / DAPORS
NIOSH releases new guidance on Diacetyl (And Possibly Other Related Substances - DAPORS). This is an issue that first came to light...
OSHA – National Emphasis Programs (NEP) on Diacetyl – Are They or Aren’t They?
I’m not quite sure why the Agency has overlooked this, so I sent them an email to let them know of the oversight regarding the Diacetyl...
Cal-OSHA Issues Diacetyl (DAPORS) Rule – Good or Bad Thing?
To be honest, I don’t know yet as I have only read the press release at this point. HOWEVER, I can definitely see where this might be...
Diacetyl – Concern Now for What Kids May Buy… Fake Cigarrettes”!
This article, discusses, in part, some of the issues associated with e-cigs (“fake cigarettes”) in terms of Diacetyl / Flavorings. Some...
Another Mega-Verdict ($30 Million) in Diacetyl / DAPORS / Popcorn Lung Case
It was reported in the Joplin Globe today that a jury in the Chicago area has awarded a $30 million verdict to a worker who was exposed...
Overview of Safe Work Practices and Administrative Controls for Diacetyl (DAPORS)
Food flavoring manufacturers and users that have Diacetyl / DAPORS on their premises will benefit from understanding the role of safe...
Medical Surveillance as Part of Safety & Health Program, Especially for Diacetyl / DAPORS
Although this post is in context of Diacetyl/ DAPORS /Popcorn Lung, it is important to remember that an appropriate medical surveillance...
Food Flavoring Diacetyl - Is Your Company At Risk of OSHA Enforcement?
DIACETYL (DAPORS) …. ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES OR COMPANY AT RISK? As the Diacetyl exposure case in Jasper, Missouri illustrated, risks may not...
