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...
Hurricane Season Is Upon Us. Are You Ready?
Technically speaking, the hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30th. Few folks realize that the season really is half the...
OSHA Recordkeeping: Are Employers Under-Reporting or Not???
For at least the last 20 years, there has been much criticism and debate over the accuracy, or lack thereof, of the injury and illness...
Department of Labor Releases (OSHA) Fatality Data for 2009
There is some good news indeed… at least on a preliminary reporting basis. The Department of Labor released the 2009 workplace fatality...
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...
In Honor of the NFL Season Getting Started…. OSHA and the NFL?
With this being the first real weekend of the NFL season, albeit the preseason, a trivia-like thought came to mind which made me think...
OSHA Publishes RFI on Data Collection and Employer Practices
OSHA publishes Request for Information in the Federal Register (Link to the Federal Register Notice) to solicit input on data collection...
This OSHA Citation is an Example of Why Employers Need Safety and Health Compliance Assistance!
According to the OSHA press release from yesterday, the inspection was initiated as a result of the Site Specific Targeting (SST)...
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...
