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On April 8, U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis named Jordan
Barab, senior labor policy advisor for health and safety for the House
Education and Labor Committee, OSHA’s deputy assistant secretary and
acting assistant secretary effective April 13.
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OSHA has ordered Southern Air Inc., a Norwalk, Conn.-based
air cargo carrier, to withdraw a lawsuit it filed against nine former
employees and pay them more than $7.9 million in wages, damages and
legal fees. Southern Air, however, announced intentions to appeal,
claiming OSHA's findings are without merit.
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Over 100 companies have been honored as America's Safest
Companies. Although they vary in industry, size, hazards and location,
they all have a couple of things in common: An understanding and
appreciation for the value of safety and a fierce pride in what they do.
Are you ready to be one of America's Safest Companies?
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An important component of fire prevention and safety is the
procedures for transferring and disposing of flammables, along with a
review of the containers that should be selected.
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While an increase in older workers in the American work force
could lead some to suspect a corresponding decrease in workplace
productivity and an increase in accident claims, a new white paper from
PMA Companies shows the opposite is true and examines how employers can
capitalize on the strengths of older adults while minimizing
high-severity risks.
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In celebration of Public Health Week April 5-11, researchers
at Washington University in St. Louis challenge employers to try a
“Meeting on the Move” to improve health and productivity in the
workplace.
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TODAY WEBEXPO & CONFERENCE |
 Registration is now open for the EHS WebExpo &
Conference
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 9:00am EDT - 5:00pm EDT
Don't miss the FREE EHS WebExpo & Conference on Thursday, May 14.
This
all day event will bring you and your team the advantages of a
traditional safety and health trade show without any of the travel
cost!
Attend educational LIVE webinar sessions, ask questions, visit a trade
show booth, interact with other safety, health and environment
professionals and pick up valuable literature - from a single
registration and all from the comfort of your office.
Who should attend?
Safety/EHS Managers/Directors • Environmental Supervisors
• EHS/Safety
Coordinators • Industrial Hygienists • Occupational Health
Managers •
Safety Engineers • Facility Managers • Government Purchasing
Specialists
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 Understanding
NFPA 70E and the Arc Flash Hazard
Sponsored by: Westex, Inc.
Speaker: Scott M. Margolin, International Technical
Director Westex
During this webinar, attendees learned about the four primary subjects
essential to understanding, and protecting against, the arc flash
hazard in an industrial workplace. Causes and consequences of arc
flash were examined, with emphasis on historical data, real accidents,
body burn injury and non-flame resistant vs flame resistant
clothing.
Listen Today!
 The Courage to
Actively Care
Sponsored by: Coastal
Featuring: Dr. Scott Geller, Ph.D., Alumni
Distinguished Professor, Virginia Tech, Senior Partner, Safety
Performance Solutions
During this webinar, Dr. Geller discussed Interpersonal
Intervention
and Courage, How Can Courage Be Encouraged, and
Culture and The Courage
To Actively Care. He examined excuses and barriers given for
the
lack of large-scale application of effective interpersonal
interventions. Three dimensions of human dynamics related to
leadership
will be explained: Competence, Commitment, and Courage.
Listen Today!
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It's
one Tuff cookie!
The new Tuff sampling pump from Casella USA is certainly one Tuff
cookie. Newly released and complementing the popular Apex pump the new
Tuff range offers 2 flow rates and 3 model variants with a choice of 2
battery packs. Some clever features offer significant benefits. See the
Tuff in Toronto on booth #500. Casella USA
At The
Heart Of Every Gas Detector Is The Sensor.
We don't just buy our sensors, we design, build, age, and test them.
For over 70 years, we have been at the forefront of sensor technology
developing advanced detection techniques to provide solutions for
specific applications. As a result we provide reliable, rugged gas
detection equipment. RKI Instruments
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Hearing Conservation Compliance Solutions
Benson Medical Instruments designs and manufactures the most
comprehensive integrated Hearing Conservation Compliance Solutions.
Discover the only audiometer with integrated SLM delivering OSHA
compliance–cost-effectively! Benson Medical Instruments
Online
Safety Degree and Certificate Program
Columbia Southern University offers completely online safety degree and
certificate programs in occupational safety and health and environmental
management. All programs are recognized by the Board of Certified
Safety Professionals. Columbia Southern University
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FEATURED
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Ergonomics and Productivity
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT
Sponsored by: Ansell
Presenter: Dr. Mike Zedalis, Senior VP
Science & Technology, Ansell
Find out how the right ergonomic PPE not only keeps workers
safe, but helps employers meet production and quality goals.
Some of the best ergonomic thinkers in the country explore the
science of ergonomics and how ergonomics can be used to not only keep
workers from being injured, but improve productivity as well.
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FEATURED
PODCAST
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Changing the Safety Culture
Sponsored by: ProAct Safety
Rudy Hagen of Georgia-Pacific describes why the company
decided to
implement behavior-based safety in its facilities and how culture
assessment and other tools helped decrease injuries, increase employee
ownership and improve company safety culture.
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View the new video from NIOSH.
Arc
Flash Awareness
High-voltage arcs can also produce considerable pressure waves by
rapidly heating the air and creating a
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