OH_TODAY WEEKLY UPDATE_ Penton Media October 11, 2011 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/ehstoday/v/280 THIS WEEK'S NEWS --1. Corporate Social Responsibility: A Rapidly Changing Landscape The landscape of corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to evolve at a surprisingly fast pace, given the challenging economic conditions. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/environment/responsibility-rapid-landscape-102011/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Find out more about the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditation programs. ANSI provides accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 65 for product certification programs to ensure that the marketplace can gain confidence for their activities. Learn more: http://infox.hotims.com/35231-9420 ---ANSI ---------------------------------------- --2. When "Pretty Good" Isn't Good Enough When I hear the phrase "pretty good," I immediately start thinking something or someone is mediocre, so-so, tolerable or just OK. I guess if the movie was pretty good, you would feel like you didn't quite waste your money, but could've spent it better. You're also probably not waiting for the DVD release date. To view the full article go to: http://blog.ehstoday.com/out-loud-blog/2011/10/06/when-pretty-good-isnt-good-enough/ --3. Workplace Violence Claims the Lives of Two Workers Every Day In the wake of a tragic workplace violence incident in Cupertino, Calif., where Lehigh Southwest Cement Permanente Plant employee Shareef Allman allegedly killed three workers, Dr. Larry Barton details the prevalence of workplace violence in America, typical warning signs and what employers can do to protect their work forces. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/news/workplace-violence-two-death-daily-1007/ --4. Putting Out Fires: Oct. 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week Fire -- including smoke -- ranks as the sixth leading cause of unintentional death, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). To help raise awareness and keep people safe and prepared, NSC is promoting National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/fire_emergencyresponse/fire/NSC-Fire-Prevention-Week-1011/ --5. Get a Grip: Preventing Slips and Falls with the Right Foot Protection Slip-resistant outsoles can help prevent slip and fall injuries. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/ppe/preventing-slips-falls-foot-protection-102011/ --6. Washington Study Finds Workplace Inspections Improve Safety, Save Money A decade's worth of inspection data in Washington suggests that a visit from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) can be good not just for workplace safety, but also for a company's bottom line. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/workplace_inspections_improve_safety_1010/ ---------------------------------------- ( http://infox.hotims.com/35231-9419 ) Register Now. ( http://infox.hotims.com/35231-9419 ) ---------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER This eNewsletter was sent to: 'email' Privacy Policy concerning links within this newsletter: From time to time our sponsors wish to contact our subscribers who have indicated an interest in the products, services or events publicized in a particular newsletter. If you have clicked through on a sponsored link in this newsletter, your contact information will be shared with that sponsor. If you DO NOT wish to have your contact information shared with this newsletter's sponsors, please click this link: https://home.smart-login.net/cscspref/GenericPref.aspx?O22.1.42662 or contact our customer service department at the number/email listed below. Should you chose to unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here http://news.ehstoday.com/unsubscribe.jsp?opt=OH-05 Click below to start your own subscription to EHS Today's Weekly E-Newsletter: http://ehstoday.com/subscribe/ Copyright 2011 Penton Media, Inc. EHS Today 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 mailto:penton_manuf@inbound.bamboocricket.com 866-505-7173 for US and outside the US 847-763-9504 Read the Penton Media Privacy Policy: http://www.penton.com/Pages/PrivacyStatement.aspx