September 24, 2009 Mobile Version   |   Web Version   |   Add us to your Safe Sender List
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IN THIS ISSUE

>> 1. Safety and the Science of Human Behavior
>> 2. The TharpeRobbins Co. Reaches a New Plateau in Environmental Responsibility
>> 3. OSHA Releases Guidance for Silica Control in Construction
>> 4. Steps in Safety Strategy: Executive Decision Making & Metrics
>> 5. Boost Productivity by Allowing Employees to Feel at Home at Their Desks
>> 6. Wireless Gas Detection: An Update and Two Case Studies
>> 7. CSB: Inadequate Reactor Cooling System Likely Culprit in T2 Explosion

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1. Safety and the Science of Human Behavior

In an interview with EHS Today, leadership expert Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels discussed positive reinforcement, realistic safety goals, incentives and how the science of behavior can impact workplace safety.

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2. The TharpeRobbins Co. Reaches a New Plateau in Environmental Responsibility

Operating “green” and reducing waste go hand-in-hand for TharpeRobbins, a leader in the managed employee reward and recognition industry.

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3. OSHA Releases Guidance for Silica Control in Construction

OSHA recently published “Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction,” a guidance document that addresses the control of worker exposure to dust containing crystalline silica, which is known to cause the lung disease silicosis.

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4. Steps in Safety Strategy: Executive Decision Making & Metrics

Safety as a strategic objective, where employee well-being is linked in thought and practice to the success of the organization, implies a fundamental shift in organizational practices, thinking and culture.

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5. Boost Productivity by Allowing Employees to Feel at Home at Their Desks

New research suggests that work productivity and morale could be improved by giving employees the freedom to develop the look and feel of their own office environment.

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6. Wireless Gas Detection: An Update and Two Case Studies

Today's wireless gas detection systems are field proven and provide both cost savings and increased safety.

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7. CSB: Inadequate Reactor Cooling System Likely Culprit in T2 Explosion

The fatal December 2007 explosion and fire at T2 Laboratories in Jacksonville, Fla., was caused by a runaway chemical reaction that likely resulted from an inadequate reactor cooling system, investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said in a final draft report released Sept. 15.

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