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IN THIS ISSUE

>> 1. Dear Mr. President: Please Give OSHA Adequate Support to Protect Workers in 3 Million New Jobs
>> 2. Study Aims to Enhance Behavioral Approach to Workplace Safety
>> 3. OSHA Inspections: What to Expect as an Employer
>> 4. Bush's OSHA Was No Pussycat
>> 5. Coal-Fired Power Plant to Spend $135 Million to Settle Clean Air Violations
>> 6. New Web Site Offers Resources for NRR Changes
>> 7. Australia: EHS Implications of Obesity for Workplace Designers
>> 8. Updated ANSI/ISEA Industrial Head Protection Standard is Approved

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This Week's News

1. Dear Mr. President: Please Give OSHA Adequate Support to Protect Workers in 3 Million New Jobs

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has sent President Barack Obama a letter encouraging him to provide OSHA with the resources it needs to protect the workers in the estimated 3 million jobs his economic stimulus package is predicted to create.

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2. Study Aims to Enhance Behavioral Approach to Workplace Safety

A new study in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Journal of Safety Research identifies key knowledge gaps and suggests ways to enhance behavior-based injury-prevention interventions and improve occupational safety and health.

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3. OSHA Inspections: What to Expect as an Employer

Have an OSHA inspector at your door? Don't panic. Know your rights and the best way to respond.

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4. Bush's OSHA Was No Pussycat

With a new President-elect about to take over the executive branch, speculation about what changes that transition will mean for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other enforcement agencies is simmering.

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5. Coal-Fired Power Plant to Spend $135 Million to Settle Clean Air Violations

Kentucky Utilities (KU), a coal-fired electric utility, has agreed to pay a $1.4 million civil penalty and spend approximately $135 million on pollution controls to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act, the Justice Department and EPA announced.

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6. New Web Site Offers Resources for NRR Changes

As EPA works to better align Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR) with real-world use of hearing protection, a number of proposed changes to testing, labeling and regulations are underway. The new Web site www.NRRUpdate.com provides the latest regulatory updates, expert insights and resources for implementing these new regulations into the workplace.

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7. Australia: EHS Implications of Obesity for Workplace Designers

The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a research report on the occupational health and safety implications of having accurate data when designing Australian workplaces. The accuracy of anthropometric data is an emerging issue that is a focus of research for the ASCC.

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8. Updated ANSI/ISEA Industrial Head Protection Standard is Approved

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval for an updated industrial head protection standard, which includes criteria for high-visibility equipment and top-of-head protection.

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