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As part of a deal struck with prosecutors last year, campuses across the University of California System have implement several changes to their laboratory safety programs. Read More

When we first launched CPSC recall e-mails, many other electronic forms of communications didn't exist. Now that so many of you receive information in multiple ways, we want to make sure you know all the ways you can receive recall information from CPSC. Read More

There is an opportunity to comment on a proposed NIOSH and CDC survey on nanomaterial risk management practices. Comment due by Sept. 15, 2013. Read More

A recent study has concluded that the use of hands-free, voice-activated devices in motor vehicles may actually pose a higher risk to drivers than handheld devices. Read More

NIOSH recommended exposure limits and other practices for the use or manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs). Read More

A UW-Madison employee died April 16 when a loading dock lift fell on him while performing repairs. An investigation is underway. Read More

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has released a position statement on indoor mold in the non-industrial workplace. Read More

How much can a healthy pregnant worker lift at work? Newly published findings address this question. Read More

OSHA published new ladder safety guidance in English and Spanish. Read More

A fire at the Medical Sciences building brought units from across the city to the UW-Madison campus, with the fire reported being knocked down at 8:42 a.m. Read More

If you are looking for a poster to include in your campus HazCom awareness efforts, you might be interested in this article. Read More

Students in the University Apartments at UW-Parkside evacuated because of a fire in one of the apartment units on January 8, 2013. Read More

This program will give fire safety professionals an understanding of successful training methodologies and receive tools to educate students and provide a fire-safe campus. Read More

OSHA's general industry Lead Standard does not adequately protect workers from a variety of health problems, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Read More

The perils of the seated office worker, and the rise of the upright workstation is getting national press. Read More

A small fire in the new Rountree Commons dorm next to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus was started when a student tried to manufacture methamphetamine. Read More

The e-Manifest Act establishes a framework for collecting hazardous waste shipment data electronically, replacing the current paper manifest system. Read More

Waste management company Clean Harbors, Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase Safety-Kleen, Inc., a large re-refiner and recycler of used oil, for $1.25 billion. Read More

Two UW-Eau Claire students perished in an off-campus apartment fire that occurred in the early morning hours of October 8. Two roommates were able to escape the blaze. Read More

A two-alarm fire ignited by a construction worker at the Memorial Union Theater Monday morning caused approximately $10,000 in damage and injured one firefighter, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department... Read More

The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently published a report on how to strengthen the safety culture in two- and four-year undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs. Read More

Here's a recent update on flood recovery efforts at UW-Superior. Read More

On Tuesday, July 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that air quality for six southeastern Wisconsin counties had improved enough to change the area’s status from nonattainment to attainment. Read More

Five UW-Stout employees recently received a Safety Recognition Award. The awards, in their second year, recognize employees who demonstrate... Read More

University of Wisconsin System campuses have until November 1, 2013 to apply for injury reduction grant funding. Read More