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Congress has approved a 2-week extension to the FY 2011 continuing resolution to fund the government through March 18. The measure cuts $4 billion in federal spending and temporarily prevents a government shutdown, but the final 2011 budget – and its impact on agencies like OSHA – remains uncertain.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s move to strip or significantly narrow his state’s public sector workers’ collective bargaining rights has implications for all unionized workers, both in the public and private sector, according to a labor law expert.
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What exactly makes a workplace "great?" What are the specific characteristics common to those very special workplaces that are universally recognized as the indisputable signs of a superior operation.
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A new study that will look at possible health effects of the Gulf of Mexico’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill on 55,000 cleanup workers and volunteers began Feb. 28 in towns across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
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Colorado State University researchers, in partnership with construction organizations including the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Chicago, will lead a new initiative to enhance key leadership characteristics among construction workers that are critical for a safe work environment.
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Nearly three times as many employees suffer injuries while not at work. To address this alarming trend, the National Safety Council (NSC) created the Family Safety & Health Employer Resource, a tool for safety professionals, wellness coordinators, HR professionals and others to promote safety beyond the workplace.
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According to a new study led by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers, nearly two-thirds of Americans age 70 and older have hearing loss, but black Americans in the same age range seem to have a protective effect against this loss.
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 Profi Light
The new Profi Light is impressive in its functionality and design! Versatile, and can be used by left and right-handers. The wear-resistant plastic is durable. One of the lightest weight knives at 1.6 ounces. The spring-loaded blade retractor increases safety. Practical blade change function "at the touch of a button". Learn more.
–Martor USA |
 New IS Approved pump is "Tuff" by design!
Casella Tuff™ pumps are now IS approved for use in hazardous locations – but you'll love them for their long run times, indestructible construction and ergonomic shape. The quietest pump on the market today, Tuffs feature incredibly simple controls and LCD/LED indicators that are clear and concise. Run times up to 30 hours are possible with enhanced field replaceable battery packs. Forget the old-school samplers you've used before, Tuffs are the new pumps to beat! Learn more.
–Casella USA |
 EHS Convergence Webinar
Learn how environmental, health and safety and QMS systems – once disparate and siloed – have very similar processes and can be consolidated into a "single source of the truth." This convergence can have a powerful effect on an organization, providing a level of visibility that combines two critical areas into a single enterprise system. Learn more.
–EtQ Management Consultants
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 New Halo Eye/Face Wash Provides Industry's Greatest Relief from Contaminants
Bradley introduces its new HALO eye/face wash, which provides the most effective emergency relief available. New HALO technology covers 85 percent of the user’s face, which equals 20 percent better total protection than any other eye/facewash on the market. Plus an exclusive self-draining feature removes standing water from the sprayhead. Call 800-BRADLEY. Learn more.
–Bradley Corporation
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 The Original Muck Boot Company Chore™
This tough high-boot offers diamond-textured toe and heel reinforcement resists scuffs and scratches. Kick rim for hands-free removal. Stretch-fit top-line binding for snug calf fit. Wide-cut heel base for stability. Upper is triple reinforced in the toe and quadruple reinforced in the heel. Men's Whole Sizes: 5-16. Learn more.
–North by Honeywell
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 Tether Track Fall Arrest Anchor System
Gorbel's Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Anchor Systems are a cost effective way to reduce the risk of injury in elevated work environments. They're available in Ceiling Mounted, Free Standing Monorail, and Bridge Anchor Systems. Custom systems in higher capacities, fold-away, jib, and outdoor styles are also available. Learn more.
–Gorbel Inc.
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