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IN THIS ISSUE

>> 1. Researchers Recommend Companies Include Good EHS Performance In Externally Reported Metrics
>> 2. Reducing Minor Injuries Does Not Translate to Reduction in Serious Injuries and Fatalities
>> 3. Green Initiatives Can Create a Healthier, More Productive Work Force
>> 4. Use the Right PPE to Stay Safe During Cleanup Operations
>> 5. How Rude! Incivility in the Workplace Has Widespread Effects

This Week's News

1. Researchers Recommend Companies Include Good EHS Performance In Externally Reported Metrics

New research of the top 50 manufacturing firms listed on IndustryWeek’s Top 500 list from 2009 suggests that while reporting about sustainability and corporate responsibility is increasing, few companies utilize their EHS results as part of these externally reported metrics.

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2. Reducing Minor Injuries Does Not Translate to Reduction in Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Just hours before the catastrophic April 20, 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, employees and BP officials celebrated the rig’s safety record. How could this happen? According to a new white paper from Behavioral Science Technology Inc. (BST), reducing the occurrence of minor injuries and illnesses in the workplace does not necessarily translate to a reduction in the potential for serious injuries or fatalities.

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3. Green Initiatives Can Create a Healthier, More Productive Work Force

Companies that incorporate eco-friendly initiatives aren’t just helping save the Earth – they also can create a healthier, more productive work environment for their employees.

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4. Use the Right PPE to Stay Safe During Cleanup Operations

Taking safety precautions is necessary not only during a hurricane, but also during cleanup operations. Homeowners who are not equipped with the appropriate personal protective equipment could face serious or even life-threatening injuries when clearing debris following the storm.

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5. How Rude! Incivility in the Workplace Has Widespread Effects

The stress that results from rude, hostile or otherwise unfriendly interactions between coworkers can seep into an employee’s personal life and affect his or her relationships outside of the workplace, according to a Baylor University study. Stressed-out workers even can “infect” their spouses, who in turn may take that stress into their own workplaces.

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