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Repeal the Congressional Review Act. 废除《国会审查法》。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-10 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261456088

Darius D Sivin

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Rationale for Accreditation Criteria for the MATES in Construction Workplace Suicide Prevention Program. 预防建造业地盘自杀计划“预防自杀伙伴”认可准则的理据。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-26 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261449730

Anthony D LaMontagne, Tania King, Jorgen Gullestrup, Tu Boldeman, Nicholas Thompson, Brad Parker, Karyn Dale, Liam Cubbage, Trent Bazley, John Chapman

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Documenting Experiences of Black Aluminum Smelting Workers in West Badin, North Carolina: A Community-Engaged Survey Approach. 记录北卡罗莱纳西巴丁黑铝冶炼工人的经历：一种社区参与的调查方法。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-04 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261455061

Cherrel Manley, Elizabeth Teka, Pavithra Vasudevan, Elizabeth S McClure

{"title":"Documenting Experiences of Black Aluminum Smelting Workers in West Badin, North Carolina: A Community-Engaged Survey Approach.","authors":"Cherrel Manley, Elizabeth Teka, Pavithra Vasudevan, Elizabeth S McClure","doi":"10.1177/10482911261455061","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261455061","url":null,"abstract":"Between 1917 and 2007, Alcoa operated an aluminum smelting plant in Badin, North Carolina, resulting in hazardous occupational and environmental exposures in West Badin, a predominantly Black community. We partnered with the Concerned Citizens of West Badin Community to document the experiences of prior employees and their families. We used a community-engaged survey approach to summarize residents' workplace and community-level experiences. Fourteen interviews were coded for recurring themes. Potroom work was the most frequently reported job. Occupational exposures included asbestos, extreme heat, and dust inhalation. Additional workplace stressors included take-home exposures and racism. Most participants expressed concerns about environmental exposures as well. Health conditions most frequently reported included cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Badin residents experience cumulative impacts of occupational and environmental hazards resulting from Alcoa's operations. This survey served as a tool for documenting their experiences, identifying ongoing environmental concerns, supporting community organizing, and highlighting the resilience of the West Badin community.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"211-227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13351110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148164970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prohibiting Artificial Stone Lawsuits: Making Silicosis Great Again. 禁止人造石诉讼：让矽肺病再次伟大。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-26 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261435662

David Michaels

{"title":"Prohibiting Artificial Stone Lawsuits: Making Silicosis Great Again.","authors":"David Michaels","doi":"10.1177/10482911261435662","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261435662","url":null,"abstract":"Silicosis is a devastating, deadly, and thoroughly preventable disease. It literally takes your breath away. In California alone, hundreds of workers have recently been diagnosed with silicosis. At least 27 have died. 52 have undergone lung transplants. Passage of H.R.5437, \"The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act,\" would prohibit lawsuits against corporations that manufacture or distribute artificial stone. Lawsuits play an important role in public health protection; if lawsuits by workers with silicosis are prohibited, these manufacturers will make no effort to prevent more workers from dying or becoming disabled by silicosis. There are safe substitutes that can make equally fashionable countertops. Shifting to a substitute will result in no loss of American jobs. With new cases on the horizon, the artificial stone industry is asking Congress to prohibit all lawsuits by workers sickened by their products. They blame fabricators who don't follow OSHA's silica standard. The manufacturers know their product is being used unsafely, but do absolutely nothing to stop it. Other industries that manufacture hazardous products practice Product Stewardship. Responsible firms in high-hazard industries consider the risks faced by downstream users of their products and endeavor to limit or mitigate those risks. Passage of this misguided legislation will ensure this doesn't happen - it promises to be a death sentence for workers who fabricate these countertops in the USA.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"240-246"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147515510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Policy Surveillance of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Laws to Reduce Injury among Healthcare Workers. 安全病人处理和流动法律的政策监督，以减少医疗工作者的伤害。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-04 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261447546

Adam Fred Moskowitz, Evelyn Doran, Marizen Ramirez, Breca Tschida, Neal Wiggermann, Katherine Schofield

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Assertions That East Palestine Residents Can Expect No Long-Term Health Impacts Lack Scientific Support. 声称巴勒斯坦东部居民的健康不会受到长期影响的说法缺乏科学依据。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-18 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261431809

Stephen Petty

{"title":"Assertions That East Palestine Residents Can Expect No Long-Term Health Impacts Lack Scientific Support.","authors":"Stephen Petty","doi":"10.1177/10482911261431809","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261431809","url":null,"abstract":"Since September 21, 2023, Government Accountability Project, a whistleblower protection and advocacy organization, has been investigating the federal response to the February 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Through resident accounts, Freedom of Information Act requests, and whistleblower disclosures, the organization has revealed contradictory information and actions from the federal government with drastic public health impacts while residents continue to suffer from serious health conditions which they were originally told were not going to be a concern. One whistleblower, certified industrial hygienist Stephen Petty, has been a critical asset to the investigation. Though he was originally hired by the plaintiffs' attorneys to conduct testing in East Palestine, he encountered discrepancies in the Environmental Protection Agency's post-disaster response protocol and, consequently, the data it collected. Petty is not under discretion to share his testing results, but he has vindicated the testing results of independent scientist whistleblowers that have provided them with reason to believe that the effects of environmental contamination in East Palestine is much more serious than what government agencies and Norfolk Southern have told the public.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"236-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147475796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety Data Privacy: An Analysis of Statutory, Regulatory, and Contractual Governance Mechanisms. 消防员职业健康和安全数据隐私：法律、监管和合同治理机制的分析。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-17 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261422422

Rachel J Topazian, Paul Locke, Joseph Ali, Shannon Fattaroli, Cassandra K Crifasi

{"title":"Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety Data Privacy: An Analysis of Statutory, Regulatory, and Contractual Governance Mechanisms.","authors":"Rachel J Topazian, Paul Locke, Joseph Ali, Shannon Fattaroli, Cassandra K Crifasi","doi":"10.1177/10482911261422422","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261422422","url":null,"abstract":"Despite interest in collecting occupational health and safety data to protect high-risk workers such as firefighters, there is limited research on public policies governing this data. We reviewed policies impacting firefighter occupational health and safety data. We identified laws, regulations, and union contracts at the federal level, and in Maryland and Virginia. We collected data using secondary sources and Westlaw (March-May 2023). We reviewed 20 laws and regulations: nine federal, three in Maryland, and eight in Virginia, and 11 union contracts. We developed a framework for evaluating each policy: permissiveness of data collection, data use/purpose, storage conditions, and sharing/access privileges. We found few policies directly related to occupational health and safety data privacy, and only two fire service-specific laws. Union protections varied, with many limiting data access, while others authorized electronic surveillance. The current legal structure provides some protection, but additional policymaking is needed to further safeguard firefighter data.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"36-50"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13178225/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Workplace Injuries and Return-to-Work Challenges Among Immigrants in Canada: Implications for Occupational Health Policy and Practice. 加拿大移民的工作场所伤害工作挑战：对职业健康政策和实践的影响。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-11 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261426646

Shu-Ping Chen, Janki Shankar, Tanvir C Turin, Shawn Joseph, Rhea Narayanan, Zabin Suleman, Benedicta Asante, Priyadarshini Kharat

{"title":"Workplace Injuries and Return-to-Work Challenges Among Immigrants in Canada: Implications for Occupational Health Policy and Practice.","authors":"Shu-Ping Chen, Janki Shankar, Tanvir C Turin, Shawn Joseph, Rhea Narayanan, Zabin Suleman, Benedicta Asante, Priyadarshini Kharat","doi":"10.1177/10482911261426646","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261426646","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the experiences of immigrant workers in Alberta, Canada, following work-related injuries, with a focus on postinjury reporting and return-to-work challenges. Twenty-seven injured immigrant employees from various industries were interviewed. Using an interpretive analysis approach, the study identified key factors shaping their experiences. Most participants were educationally overqualified for their roles and unfamiliar with high-risk, labor-intensive work environments. Findings revealed significant barriers to accessing information about injury reporting, workers' compensation, and available benefits. Participants also reported adverse interactions with employers and insurers, inadequate work accommodations, and inappropriate retraining options. Discrimination, language barriers, fear of job loss, and systemic discrimination exacerbated these challenges. The findings highlight an urgent need for policy interventions, including occupational health and safety training for new immigrants, stronger employer accountability, culturally responsive return-to-work planning, and improved communication of workers' rights. These measures can enhance injury prevention and promote more equitable return-to-work outcomes for immigrant workers.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"113-126"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13099085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cascading Disasters, Perinatal Wellbeing, and Infant Feeding Practices in South Alabama. 南阿拉巴马州的级联灾难、围产期健康和婴儿喂养实践。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261423972

Emily Locke, Holly Horan

{"title":"Cascading Disasters, Perinatal Wellbeing, and Infant Feeding Practices in South Alabama.","authors":"Emily Locke, Holly Horan","doi":"10.1177/10482911261423972","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911261423972","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which cascading disasters (i.e., disruptions to the environment that generate unexpected secondary events of strong impact) shape perceptions of perinatal wellbeing and breastfeeding/formula-feeding practices in south Alabama. Ethnographic research was conducted with perinatal healthcare providers (n = 10) and birth parents (n = 10) in south Alabama during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the aftermath of multiple hurricanes in 2020. Results reveal that concerns related to cascading disasters were exacerbated or eclipsed by system-level challenges that shaped breastfeeding and formula-feeding practices. Specifically, the absence of paid parental leave and community-based breastfeeding support was perceived as profoundly stressful for participants. Birth parents often had to negotiate between breastfeeding/formula-feeding decisions and their own needs. We argue that robust federal and state-level support systems are needed if birth parents and perinatal healthcare providers are to follow guidelines for breastfeeding before, during, and after cascading disasters.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"81-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Environmental Walk-Through Assessments of Seven Emergency Departments for the Prevention of Workplace Violence. 七个预防工作场所暴力紧急部门的环境演练评估。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-04 DOI: 10.1177/10482911261426539

Gordon Lee Gillespie, Ashley Velez, Laura Weldishofer, Dania M Abu-Alhaija, Corinne Peek-Asa

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