Osha Regulations Articles & Analysis: Older
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Federal OSHA's Congressionally assigned scope is protection of employees from hazards created within the workplace by work processes and work materials. For every past pandemic, OSHA has made the distinction that general protective measures are under the purview of the Department of Health. This is the first time OSHA has stepped into the public health arena. To clarify the difference, ...
Our Co-Founder, Susen Trail, holder of a Master's Degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan, has been studying and researching COVID-19, and the response to COVID-19, from its inception (Feb. 2020). As a former OSHA standards enforcement officer, she is also holds some unique insights on OSHA's position. ...
Diacetyl is the chemical that imparts the artificial buttery flavor to popcorn and other foods. As far back as 2004, information began to suggest that it causes the lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare but serious lung disease. It was appropriately named “Popcorn Workers Lungs” because the first cases appeared in popcorn makers’ facilities where the diacetyl can be ...
Diacetyl is the chemical that imparts the buttery flavor to popcorn and other foods. As far back as 2004, information began to suggest that it causes the lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare but serious lung disease. It was appropriately named “Popcorn Workers Lungs” because the first cases appeared in popcorn maker’s facilities where the diacetyl can be heated and ...