On December 15, the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board voted to approve emergency temporary standards on silica products to combat the surge in…
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The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Timeline (1950s to Today)
Over a year ago, United States President Joe Biden made history on August 10, 2022 by signing the bipartisan PACT Act into law. The new…
Silica Dust Exposure & the Threat of Silicosis in Quartz Countertop Workers
Crystalline silica is a mineral found in stone, sand, concrete, and other materials. The most common form of crystalline silica is quartz, but when quartz…
First 3 Camp Lejeune Settlements Total $850,000
On October 30, an attorney for the U.S. government announced the first three settlements for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims have been reached. This compensation…
More Eye Drops Join EzriCare® in FDA Warnings Due to Bacterial Contamination
Following an outbreak of infections caused by contaminated EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma® Artificial Tears eye drops, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has continued…
Facebook Meta Lawsuits Filed: Addictive Design Features May Target Children & Teens
On October 24, 2023, a group of 42 state attorneys general filed lawsuits against Meta, alleging that the features on its Facebook and Instagram platforms…
Unseen Heroes: Volunteer Firefighters at Risk of PFAS Exposure
Volunteer firefighters make up about 67% of the firefighting force across the country. However, they’re often left out of discussions about the occupational risks firefighters…
A Milestone in History: One Year of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
August 10, 2023 is the one-year anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act being signed into law. In its first year, the Camp Lejeune Justice…
Manufacturer 3M to Pay $10.3 Billion Settlement for PFAS Water Contamination
In June 2023, chemical manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 Billion settlement for lawsuits arguing they contaminated local water supplies with dangerous chemicals. Known as…
