Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Omaha Steve

(99,582 posts) Tue Jun 23, 2015, 09:50 PM Jun 2015

6-23-15 Brown Lung 1978 in 2:00

http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/june-23-brown-lung/

June 23, 2015
Chances are you have heard of “black lung,” the deadly disease that threatens coal miners. But have you ever heard of “brown lung?” On this day in Labor History the year was 1978. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA adopted standards to fight this workplace hazard.

Reply to this discussion