EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE Penton Media October 15, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/45 THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. Study Uncovers Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Factors A recent study suggests that individual risk factors such as body mass index (BMI), wrist dimension ratio, steroid use, menopause and more may influence the likelihood of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), according to the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/study-carpal-tunnel-risk-factors-1012 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Are You Ready...for GHS? The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) aims to improve hazard communication, facilitate commercial trade, and reduce the cost of regulatory compliance. SiteHawk understands that your time is limited so we have created a GHS Information Center. 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To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/steel-erection-compliance-directive-related-fall-protection-3560/ --3. 118 Firefighters Died on Duty in 2008 in the United States The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released the report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2008, which revealed that of the 118 firefighters who died on duty, 45 died of heart attacks, which continues to be the most frequent cause of death for firefighters. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/fire_emergencyresponse/fire/usfa-firefighters-died-duty-united-states-4156/ --4. 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Washington Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Workers' Compensation Fraud Joseph Woolf of Onalaska, Wash., has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 months of community supervision for illegally collecting workers' compensation pension benefits while working on his family-owned farm. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/workers-compensation/washington-man-sentenced-workers-compensation-fraud-4533/ --7. Preventing Flu Outbreaks in Health Care Workers: Surgical Masks vs. N95 Respirators Surgical masks appear to be no worse than, and nearly as effective as, N95 respirators in preventing influenza in health care workers, according to a study released by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/wellness/preventing-flu-outbreaks-health-care-workers-4777/ --8. 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