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IN THIS ISSUE

>> 1. Study Suggests Age is Not Enough to Predict Worker Needs
>> 2. Measuring Safety Culture: Why Perception Surveys are Not Enough
>> 3. Are You Ready for a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency?
>> 4. Safety with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
>> 5. Study Finds Environmental Education Programs Lead to Cleaner Air
>> 6. Active Agenda: Mindfulness
>> 7. Medical Exams: A Driver of Work Force Wellness

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This Week's News

1. Study Suggests Age is Not Enough to Predict Worker Needs

A new work force study indicates that employees’ own assessments of their workplace experience can differ significantly depending upon their age, career-stage, job tenure or dependent care status. Business policies designed to keep and engage workers based only on assumptions of employees’ age may therefore miss the mark.

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2. Measuring Safety Culture: Why Perception Surveys are Not Enough

There is a basic flaw in the way companies often measure and manage safety cultures.

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3. Are You Ready for a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency?

In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, timing can mean life or death. Make every moment count by developing a comprehensive emergency plan that includes CPR training, an AED program and more.

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4. Safety with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)

The Chlorine Institute Inc. (CI) has published an updated version of its online Sodium Hypochlorite Incompatibility Chart, which provides guidance to avoid accidental mixing of sodium hypochlorite (commonly known as bleach) that could lead to dangerous conditions.

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5. Study Finds Environmental Education Programs Lead to Cleaner Air

A first of its kind study funded by EPA shows that environmental education programs are an effective tool in helping to improve air quality in North America.

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6. Active Agenda: Mindfulness

Most people don't recognize opportunity when it comes, because it's usually dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work.

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7. Medical Exams: A Driver of Work Force Wellness

Keeping employees safe is crucial for any organization, and common sense tells us that a healthy work force ultimately makes for a stronger business.

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Ergonomics and Productivity
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT
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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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