The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on the federal government’s role in protecting workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Principal Deputy As…
1,332 viewsNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Director John Howard testified at a hearing on the bill to reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Vict…
572 viewsDoctors and health care professionals involved in the study of Ebola presented data on treatment and management. They also highlighted areas where more data is needed to addresses the issues…
848 viewsFrom former West Virginia coal miner Robert Bailey was among the witnesses at a hearing on the health and financial challenges faced by coal miners affected with black lung disease.
970 viewsDr. John Howard talked about the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s role in protecting Gulf of Mexico oil spill workers. He also responded to telephone calls and electro…
219 viewsPhysicians and other health professionals testified on the effects of the BP oil spill and its cleanup efforts on public health and various methods to minimize the negative impacts. Among th…
832 viewsMine safety officials testified on proposals to invest in mine safety programs, focusing on efforts to prevent mine disasters. They focused on the April 5, 2010 explosion at Massey Energy’s …
1,188 viewsHealth and airline officials testified about aircraft cabin environments and air quality standards in commercial airlines. Among the topics they addressed were potential transmission of infe…
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