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The article offers news briefs on industrial safety in the U.S. in 2015. Topics in the news include the reappointment of John Howard as National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) director, the NIOSH funding for state-based worker injury surveillance cooperative agreements and the massive problem of occupational illnesses in the country.

The article discusses the effort of employers in the U.S. to protect workers from the harmful effects of nanomaterials. Topics discussed include call for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) by the nanotechnology firm QuantumSphere to help protect its workers, comments from Bruce Lippy of the U.S. Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) on effect of nanomaterials on health and tips by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on same.

The article discusses workers safety concerns for the field of hydraulic fracturing. topics include field study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to identify overexposure to airborne silica as a worker health hazard, respirable silica hazards during fracking operations, worker safety and health hazards identified by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration identifying, and several questions and answers related to controlling respirable silica.

The article reports that the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has recognized six centres across the U.S. as the Centers of Excellence offer funding to help advance the overall safety, health and well-being of workers.

The article focuses on role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to ensure workplace safety and health. Topics discussed include academic degree programs of NIOSH in areas like industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine and occupational safety; focus of the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (AgFF) Program to develop solutions to for preventing work-related injuries; and role of the AgFF Program to ensure safe working conditions.

The article reports on the claim of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health regarding the potential of in-vehicle monitoring systems to reduce risky driving behaviors among oil and gas workers based on a study by research epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer L. Bell.

The article focuses on an industrial safety program by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and tips by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for workers operating conveyor belts. It mentions the NIOSH's Buy Quiet program that aims minimize workers' exposure to high levels of noise that can cause permanent hearing loss. It reports a suggestion by CCOHS for making workers aware of a conveyor belt's emergency shut-off device.

The article focuses on the issue of drowsy driving and how it affects industrial workers in the U.S. It reports that workers at the oil and gas industry are vulnerable to drowsy driving due to long working hours. It discusses the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's plan to survey workers about their commuting behaviors and on- the job driving requirements, and also recommends employers to offer screening for sleep apnea and provide training to workers for the same.

The article reports on a workbook titled "Fundamentals of Total Worker Health Approaches: Essential Elements for Advancing Worker Safety, Health, and Well-being," released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

The author discusses how the U.S. government seems to be neglecting the concepts of Inherently Safer Design and the Safety Case in efforts to improve the safety and security of chemical facilities. Topics addressed include the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) decision not to recommend the Safety Case to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and complexities in implementing the concepts according to NIOSH executive Paul Schulte.

The article reports on health consequences of mold exposure in the workplace, according to an alert from the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

The article offers tips for workers in protecting themselves from outdoor poisonous plants including poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak which are recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health. Tips include wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants and gloves, using barrier creams and cleaning tools after use with rubbing alcohol.

The article reports that the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) researchers have claimed in a 2016 blog post that simple store modifications could help convenience store owners to protect their employees from work-related violence including homicides and robberies.

The article offers information on the National Total Worker Health Agenda published by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on occupational safety and health practices along with promotion of injury prevention efforts and mentions the importance of healthier shift work.

The article reports on the 2016 update made on the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's mobile app on ladder safety that includes information on stepladders in response to requests from ladder users.

The article presents the case of a 28-year-old tower technician who died following an accident while performing maintenance on a cellular tower. Cables amputated his leg and right arm after a supporting shackle suffered a catastrophic failure. Some tips from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to prevent similar occurrences are provided.

The article reports on the recommendation by the federal agency National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that employers in the U.S. in cold work conditions take steps to improve the thermal comfort of workers in moderately cold rooms.

The article offers tips for the protection of employees from Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Topics discussed include the transmission of MRSA through direct skin contact or shared items or surfaces, the statement of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regarding the factors that contribute to the transmission of MRSA, and the steps recommended by the NIOSH for the prevention of the spread of MRSA.

The article reports on the new diacetyl exposure reduction guidance released by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

The article presents case report of a 38-year-old laborer who was electrocuted by underground powerline while digging trenches, mentions that report was issued by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and adds measures that can be taken to prevent such incidence.

The article reports on eye injuries received by workers in the U.S. according to the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), along with recommendations for eye protection. It mentions the work-related eye injuries due to entry of particles in the eye, exposure to arc flashes when welding and working in dusty conditions. It adds the eye protection recommendations include welding eye protection such as helmets and goggles, face shields and full-face piece respirators.

The article reports on a guidance document related to minimizing risk of silica exposure experienced by workers released by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, citing that the document offers suggestions such as ventilation and water sprays for reducing exposure risks.

The article reports that the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health has added two divisions including the Spokane Mining Research Division in Spokane, Washington to prevent work-related injury in mining sector, and the Western States Division to decrease workplace safety hazards.

The article focuses on the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) online training program titled "Interim NIOSH Training for Emergency Responders: Reducing Risks Associated with Long Work Hours" which aims to help emergency responders to cope with long work hours.

The article discusses a report containing recommended practices for staffing agencies and employers to protect temporary workers from work-related injuries and illnesses. It mentions that the report is released by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) in partnership. It adds several recommendations including evaluation of jobsite, recognizing hazards and conducting training of temporary workers.