Defending Science News

White paper and policy brief address occupational injuries and illnesses among low-wage workers

A new white paper quantifies the numbers and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses to the U.S. low-wage workforce, and a companion policy brief summarizes the findings and explains their importance to policymakers.

A New Labor Day Tradition: The Year in U.S. Occupational Health & Safety

September 3, 2012:   A new report prepared by researchers at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services highlights the noteworthy publications and activities in occupational health in the U.S. over the past year  The Year in U.S.

Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster Report Describes Event as "Failure of Basic Coal Mine Safety Practices"

Celeste Monforton served on the Governor of West Virginia’s independent team investigating the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, which killed 29 coal miners.

Celeste Monforton Suggests Additions to National Prevention Strategy

In public comments on draft goals for the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy, Celeste Monforton suggests additional opportunities for promoting worker health.
 

Celeste Monforton Testifies in House

On Workers Memorial Day, Celeste Monforton testified at the House Education & Labor Committee’s Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing on the Protecting America's Workers Act

Scientists in Government Report

Strengthening Science in Government: Advancing Science in the Public's Interest describes the results of research by the Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy's (SKAPP) Scientists in Government project and provides recommendations for strengthening government science.

Download full report (3/26/10)
Download executive summary (3/3/10)

SKAPP Releases Results of Scientists in Government Research

SKAPP's new report Strengthening Science in Government: Advancing Science in the Public’s Interest identifies concrete steps that agencies and the executive branch can take to strengthen federal science.
 

Senate Confirms David Michaels to Head OSHA

December 4, 2009 - The US Senate confirmed David Michaels as the new Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

SKAPP Requests Diacetyl Update from FDA

December 3, 2009 - SKAPP has requested an update from FDA on the status of its 2006 petition to cancel diacetyl's "generally recognized as safe" status.
 

Society for Environmental Journalists Honors Doubt is Their Product

July 22, 2009 - The Society for Environmental Journalists awarded David Michaels' Doubt is Their Product an honorable mention in their annual Rachel Carson Environment Book Award.
 

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