EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE Penton Media April 30, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/17 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More Options to Meet RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Mandates! New rules on the definition of solid waste are out! Learn these and all the latest RCRA rules through Lion Technology's expert compliance training. Only Lion offers over 100 hazardous waste management certification workshops nationwide, on-site training, live web seminars, and 24/7 online training. Visit http://infox.hotims.com/24177-29757 ---------------------------------------- THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. WHO Raises Alert Level for Swine Flu Dr Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced April 29 she was raising the current level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 4 to Phase 5. "Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world," said Chan, remarking on the nine countries that officially have reported a total of 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/news/who-swine-flu-alert-4114/ --2. Solis Honors Fallen Workers, Unveils OSHA Plans for Worker Safety During Recovery Act Efforts During a ceremony on Workers Memorial Day, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis paid tribute to workers who lost their lives on the job and revealed that OSHA's economic recovery funds are slated for enforcement, training, construction data collection and more to help improve worker safety. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/news/solis-honors-unveils-5116/ --3. OSHA Convenes Rulemaking Panel on Diacetyl Exposure On April 28, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced that OSHA will convene a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) panel May 5 on a draft proposed rule on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/news/osha-panel-diacetyl-5114/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Earn Your Master's Degree from the Pioneer in Safety, Security & Emergency Management Completely Online in Only Two Years with Eastern Kentucky University. This online degree program is just 36 credit hours, offering concentrations in Occupational Safety, Homeland Security, Ergonomics, Fire & Emergency Services, or a Multidisciplinary Track. Through EKU's online program, you will have the flexibility to maintain your current lifestyle and career responsibilities while earning your advanced masters degree. Learn More at http://infox.hotims.com/24177-29761 ---------------------------------------- --4. OSHA Initiates Rulemaking on Combustible Dust Hazards OSHA will issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on combustible dust, with plans to convene stakeholder meetings to evaluate possible regulatory methods and request data and comments on issues related to combustible dust, such as hazard recognition, assessment, communication, defining combustible dust and other concerns. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/news/osha-rulemaking-dust-4115/ --5. AIHA Asks OSHA to Lower Noise Exposure PEL In an April 28 letter to OSHA Acting Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) President Lindsay E. Booher asked OSHA to take immediate action to lower the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for occupational noise exposure. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/ppe/hearing-protection/aiha-osha-exposure-4116/ --6. Company and Four Senior Managers Sentenced for Environmental, Worker Safety Crimes On April 24, Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. of Phillipsburg, N.J., was sentenced to pay a fine of $8 million for committing numerous environmental and worker safety crimes after what EPA called the "longest trial in environmental crimes history." This action follows the sentencing of four former Atlantic States managers to federal prison terms ranging from 6 to 70 months. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/environment/news/company-managers-sentenced-5115/ EHS TODAY WEBEXPO & CONFERENCE (http://ehstoday.com/webexpo)Registration is now open for the EHS WebExpo & Conference (http://ehstoday.com/webexpo) Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Time: 9:00am EDT - 5:00pm EDT Don't miss the FREE EHS WebExpo & Conference (http://ehstoday.com/webexpo) on Thursday, May 14. 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