EHS TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE Penton Media February 4, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/66 THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. OSHA Budget Focuses on Enforcement On Feb. 1, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis outlined President Obama's FY 2011 budget request for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which is built around the vision of "good jobs for everyone" and includes a $14 million proposed increase for OSHA. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/dol-budget-request-osha-increase-focus-enforcement-2414/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Get Up To Speed on Today's Environmental Rules Learn how the U.S. EPA regulations apply to your site at Lion Technology's Complete Environmental Regulations Workshop. Coming soon to Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis, and Nashville! See all dates and locations at: http://infox.hotims.com/29436-29970 ---------------------------------------- --2. Workers' Comp Patients Get Less Benefit from Back Surgery According to a new study, surgery provides better results than non-surgical treatment for most patients with back pain related to a herniated disk -- but not for those receiving workers' compensation for work-related injuries. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/health/workers-compensation/workers-comp-patients-less-benefit-back-surgery-2342/ --3. EPA's Budget Points to Increased Environmental Protection The Obama administration proposed a budget of $10 billion for EPA that includes $1.3 billion for cleanup of Superfund sites, $215 million for cleanup of brownfields and $27 million for the agency's new Healthy Community Initiative. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/epa/epa-budget-increased-environmental-protection-7787/ --4. ASSE Announces its Top Legislative and Regulatory Issues for 2010 The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says that 12 key issues will dominate announced its legislative and regulatory agenda for 2010, which is aimed at ensuring that advances in occupational safety and health legislation and regulation reflect the experience, expertise and best practices of ASSE's member environment, health and safety (EHS) professionals. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/asse-announces-top-legislative-regulatory-issues-8541/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT All injuries and workplace illnesses are preventable. The award-winning DuPont STOP_ (Safety Training Observation Program) provides a path to workplace safety excellence by making safe behavior and workplace conditions part of the work culture, thus preventing incidents and injuries. 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