Pennsylvania: Controversy over county’s proposed coke oven rules

Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel is challenging proposed rules that would further limit emissions from the Clairton coke works, on grounds the revisions proposed by county health officials are more stringent than existing regulations for controlling emissions of sulfur compounds and haven’t been shown to be justified in terms of technical feasibility or environmental benefits. Environmental organizations for years have expressed concern about pollution from the county’s last remaining coking facility, 20 miles south of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Some employees say retuning to office would improve their mental health

According to a survey by law firm Jacoby & Meyers, about one-third of Wisconsin employees who have been working from home during the pandemic say they’d like to return to their offices to improve their mental health, and nearly three-quarters that returning to the workplace should be optional. The American Psychological Association says telecommuters feel socially and professionally isolated more often than their colleagues who work in the office. WLUK (Green Bay, Wisc.)

IOSHA cites two nursing homes for COVID-related hazards

Indiana OSHA has cited two Indianapolis-area nursing homes for serious violations, the first time major COVID-19 workplace citations have been issued by state authorities. Both facilities are owned by an Ohio-based company. Safety inspectors say the nursing homes failed to create procedures to ensure that employees are properly fitted for N95 masks or conduct required medical evaluations on employees who were required to wear them. WFYI

What are the top 9 dangerous jobs in the world?

The occupation of logging is amongst the top dangerous jobs in the world. What are some of the others? North Denver News

Nevada businesses in two cities fined for COVID violations

Nevada OSHA has issued three citations to businesses, two in Minden and one in Fernley, for allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 regulations. All three were fined more than $2,000 for public attendance violations, following political rallies by the president. 3 News (Las Vegas)