EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE Penton Media March 12, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/8 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Coastal Training Technologies Takes an In-Your-Face Look at Distracted Driving Driven To Distraction is a groundbreaking new training DVD from Coastal that is sure to raise the awareness of the danger of distracted driving. This unique program features a narrator who is the personification of all the distractions drivers face -- cell phones, mp3 players, eating and drinking, children, maps, and many more. He candidly demonstrates how distractions can sneak in on every ride with tragic results. Driven To Distraction drives home the fact that talking on the cell phone is as detrimental to one's ability to drive as two shots of liquor. At certain speeds, it takes only two seconds of distracted driving for accidents to happen. 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EPA, DOJ and Mining Companies Reach $3 Million Settlement for Lava Cap Mine Cleanup The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California approved a $3 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of EPA, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and settling defendants Newmont Capital Ltd. and Newmont Mining Corp. of Canada Ltd. to resolve liability at the Lava Cap Mine Superfund Site in Nevada County, Calif. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/environment/news/epa-doj-mining-reach-3mil-settlement-0310/ --3. OSHA Proposes $273,000 in Fines against Jamestown, N.Y., Employer for Lack of Asbestos Safeguards OSHA cited Blackstone Business Enterprises Inc. of Jamestown, N.Y., for 18 alleged willful and serious violations of OSHA standards for failing to protect contract employees against asbestos hazards. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/industrial_hygiene/news/osha-273k-fines-against-jamestown-ny-0310/ --4. Safety Engineers, OSHA and Others Partner to Address Workplace Violence In 2007, workplace homicides in the United States increased by 13 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Pensacola chapter is partnering with OSHA and several major organizations to "reduce and prevent exposure to workplace violence" in Florida. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/news/engineers-osha-workplace-violence-3726/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More Options to Meet DOT Hazardous Materials Training Mandates! Learn all the latest DOT rules through Lion Technology's expert compliance training. Lion offers hazardous materials transportation certification public workshops nationwide, as well as on-site training programs, live web seminars, and 24/7 online courses. 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The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) also is concerned about the increased dangers to older workers with osteoporosis (progressive bone loss) and the possibility of fractures to the foot or ankle, which often happen from falls on icy surfaces. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/winter-older-worker-problems-3081/ Coastal Coastal Training Technologies - POP QUIZ CHALLENGE (http://popquiz.ehstoday.com/coastal_popquiz_Mar09/)Driving Safety Challenge (http://popquiz.ehstoday.com/coastal_popquiz_Mar09/) You’ve been driving for a while now and probably know everything you should do to stay safe, right? See how many questions you can answer correctly to find out. Driven To Distraction and Before You Turn The Key are two new life-saving safety training programs from Coastal. 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Margolin, International Technical Director, Westex During this webinar, attendees will learn about the four primary subjects essential to understanding, and protecting against, the arc flash hazard in an industrial workplace. Register Today! (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=137628&sessionid=1&key=3FB0D5B5D97CF5AC17F0B403754150C1&partnerref=solo1&sourcepage=register) The Courage to Actively Care (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=136447&sessionid=1&key=78D53EF3AF895D985FF8CD3A905126E8&sourcepage=register) Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Sponsored by: Coastal Featuring: Dr. Scott Geller, Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished Professor, Virginia Tech, Senior Partner, Safety Performance Solutions During this webinar, Dr. Geller will discuss Interpersonal Intervention and Courage, How Can Courage Be Encouraged, and Culture and The Courage To Actively Care. 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Or visit http://infox.hotims.com/24177-29807 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Gas Flow Measurement EHS Today Editor Sandy Smith speaks to Scott Calvert, vice president of Bios International Corp., to learn why primary standards and specific accreditations are so important in primary gas flow measurement. Bios International is a world leader in gas flow measurement and provides products and services for professionals in the fields of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, industrial process control and more. 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