This Week's News

1. Schedule a Hot Date with a Flu Shot this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day might put you in the mood for some kissing, but it's also the perfect time of the year to transmit diseases. All the roses, candies and fine wine in the world won't ensure a romantic evening if you and your sweetheart succumb to a nasty cold or flu.

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2. Regulations Not the Top Concern for Small Business Owners

A new poll reveals that most small business owners do not list regulations as a top concern or barrier to their businesses; in fact, many respondents view regulations as a way to level the playing field with larger companies.

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3. PPE and Construction Safety in the Middle East

As new buildings soar into the sky in the Middle East, employers need to remember the importance of personal protective equipment and the role it plays in keeping workers safe and comfortable.

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4. Questioning Your Safety Strategy

Plato asserted that the unquestioned life was not worth living. It equally could be stated that the unquestioned safety strategy might not be worth following, either.

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5. Keeping Your Business Afloat After an Emergency

The March issue of EHS Today magazine will feature an article about emergency response written by me. As I was conducting interviews for the article, I was reminded of our own workplace disaster/emergency that occurred nearly 20 years ago.

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Featured Products

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