Renovations Underway For Historic Capitol Complex Mansion
Renovation work, stalled for decades, has begun on the oldest surviving residence on the Capitol Complex.
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No Chemicals Detected In Air Around Chemical Leak Site
The EPA and the DEP are monitoring conditions at the Catalyst Refiners plant where two people died in a chemical leak last week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Miners Testify For U.S. To Lower Silica Dust Exposure Limit
Silica dust is driving a surge in new black lung cases, causing more severe forms of the disease and in younger miners.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSafety Agency Issues Final Report On Fatal 2020 Optima Belle Explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigated the Dec. 8, 2020, explosion at Optima Belle that killed one worker and caused $33 million in damage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMSHA Proposes Lower Limit On Silica Dust Exposure For Coal Miners
The limit would be lowered to 50 micrograms per cubic meter per eight-hour shift, down from 100.
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Video Classes To Help Employers With Safety Requirements
Employers who want to make sure their businesses are complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements will be able to take courses being offered by West Virginia University Extension.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Confirmation Planned For W.Va. Native To Head OSHA
A confirmation vote is planned for Monday in the U.S. Senate that will make a West Virginia native the head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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