EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE Penton Media October 8, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/44 THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program on Recordkeeping On Oct. 1, OSHA announced it is initiating a national emphasis program (NEP) on recordkeeping to assess the accuracy of injury and illness data recorded by employers. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/national-emphasis-program-recordkeeping-2103/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT All injuries and workplace illnesses are preventable. The award-winning DuPont STOP_ (Safety Training Observation Program) series -- now available from Coastal -- provides a path to workplace safety excellence by making safe behavior and workplace conditions part of the work culture, thus preventing incidents and injuries. STOP_ programs use a combination of methods to give people the information, skills and willingness to work more safely. 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