A recent review found that benzene exposure due to work may be linked to the development of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world and second leading ...

Exposure to dust and particles at work may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, a new study shows. Among Swedish construction workers, followed since the 1970s, the risk was 15% higher among ...

A new study published in the journal of Arthritis & Rheumatology showed that occupational inhalants have been linked to ...

Occupational exposure assessment and modeling encompass a suite of methodologies aimed at quantifying and predicting the levels of hazardous substances encountered in workplace environments. These ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Benzene exposure length and the amount of time since exposure impacted the odds for lung cancer. An elevated ...

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. New research in U.S. firefighters reveals how workplace practices, personal factors, and environmental exposures shape PFAS levels, offering insights into practical ...

The rate of non-fatal overdose encounters by emergency medical services increased from 98.1 per 10,000 in January 2018 to 179.1 per 10,000 encounters in March 2022. This information from the Centers ...

Environmental engineers, occupational physicians, safety professionals, and operations personnel all contribute to effective exposure management programs. Establishing clear roles and communication ...

Employers often fail to appreciate the ramifications of industrial hygiene data and medical records. Even non-detect records must be maintained ...