EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE A Penton Media Property February 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/5 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT What is Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series and Should I Care? When considering OHSAS 18001 or any similar standard, an organization should be aware that the standards do not replace or negate any federal, state, or local regulations concerning occupational safety and health issues. OHSAS 18001 was developed to provide an internationally accepted system for managing activities and processes in order to reduce or eliminate OH&S risks to employees. DNV offers certification to the internationally recognized assessment specification OHSAS 18001. Registration can: * Reduce risk * Provide competitive advantages * Help companies maintain compliance with legal requirements * Improve overall business and OH&S performance Click the link below to download the free brochure and IN the PDF, as a bonus, is DNV Academy's 2009 Course Schedule! http://infox.hotims.com/24177-29838 ---------------------------------------- THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. Disabling Workplace Injuries Cost $48.6 Billion per Year The estimated direct U.S. workers compensation costs for the most disabling workplace injuries and illnesses in 2006 (the last year for which data are available) were $48.6 billion, according to the 2008 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/disabling-workplace-injuries-3807/ --2. ACOEM Takes a Stand Against Workplace Depression The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) formally adopted a new position statement on depression in the workplace -- a condition it says is an increasing drain on workforce productivity. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/news/acoem-depression-3813/ --3. ORC Launches EHS Center of Excellence Wiki ORC Worldwide has developed the Center of Excellence, a new, interactive online resource that makes EHS research results and best practice information publicly available. The Center is built on a wiki platform and is designed to foster collaboration among all EHS stakeholders. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/news/ORC_Center_of_Excellence_3485/ --4. CSB Safety Video Targets Dust Explosion Prevention To mark the first anniversary of the Imperial Sugar explosion that killed 14 workers in February 2008, CSB Chairman John Bresland released a new video safety message asking federal regulators and businesses to increase efforts to prevent combustible dust fires and explosions. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/fire_emergencyresponse/news/safety-video-dust-explosion-4883/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More New Drum Handling Videos Online A new Can Tumbler video and a Pail Handler video are the latest product demonstration videos -- now just a click away! Videos demonstrate cutting edge drum handling products in concise, informative videos. Forklift attachments, drum rackers, rotators, palletizers, vertical lift pourers and below-hook drum carriers. Also at the website are over 100 products. Handle steel, fiber, plastic drums, and cans -- move, lift, pour, agitate, mix, roll/rotate, tumble, palletize, rack and more. http://www.morsened.com ---------------------------------------- --5. Workplace Environmental Changes May Help Prevent Obesity Simple changes to the workplace environment, such as signs reminding workers to choose healthier foods and get more exercise, may help reduce obesity and other occupational health risks, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/wellness/Environmental_Changes_Prevent_Obesity_0937/ --6. Canada: IRSST Releases Machine Safety Guide A new guide published by the Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) describes methods for eliminating mechanical hazards at the source and using fixed guards as a protective measure. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/canada-irsst-machine-safety-4412/ ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER This eNewsletter was sent to: #email# Click below to start your own subscription to EHS Today's Weekly E-Newsletter: http://ehstoday.com/subscribe/ To unsubscribe: http://email.occupationalhazards.com/webforms/newsletter/unsub/?email=#email#&lid=#list_id#&mid=#message_id# Copyright 2009 Penton Media, Inc. EHS Today 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114