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Industrial
Hygiene Insights — May 2008 |
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Welcome to IH
Insights, the monthly electronic newsletter for industrial
hygiene practitioners. Each issue brings you analysis and
commentary
from our contributing editors, all veteran industrial
hygienists, plus
news on compliance, research, and professional practice from the
Occupational Hazards editorial team. |
In This
Issue:
1. A Worker's
Worldview
2. Judge Rules
in Favor of ACGIH in IBSA/NMA Lawsuit
3. Confined
Space Safety and Rescue: Challenges and Lessons Learned
4. House
Approves Bill Addressing Combustible Dust Hazards
5.
AIHA Calls for Howard’s Reappointment as NIOSH Director
1. A Worker's Worldview
Most occupational health and safety writing claims that management
sets the safety culture. This arguably is true on a macro scale but can
fall apart on a micro scale.
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2. Judge Rules in Favor of ACGIH in IBSA/NMA
Lawsuit
In a summary judgment ruling issued on May 6, a federal judge in the
United States District Court in Macon, Ga., dismissed the last of four
counts in a lawsuit against ACGIH, initiated by the International
Brominated Solvents Association (IBSA), National Mining Association
(NMA) and other plaintiffs. Three counts previously were dismissed in
March 2005.
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4. House Approves Bill Addressing Combustible
Dust Hazards
By a 247 to 165 vote, the House approved a bill to help protect
workers from the possibility of a combustible dust explosion, such as
the one that hit the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Ga., on
Feb. 7, where 13 workers died and more than 60 others were injured.
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ONLINE EVENTS
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Did you miss the biggest safety show this Spring?
That’s OK. You can still attend the Safety WebExpo and Conference.
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts.
Visit booths at the virtual trade show where you can learn about new
safety and health products, subscribe to newsletters and download white
papers or literature.
Without burdensome travel costs, your whole management team, EHS group
or safety committee can view a Webcast or review product features at
company booths.
Visit Today! To register for this free event, visit www.occupationhazards.com/webexpo
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VIDEOS, DEMOS AND MORE
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The Safety Dance Video
- Break dancing, beat boys … and safety? This performance gives a
whole new look to the beloved 1980s safety dance. Watch a crew from
Kimberly-Clark dance out their enthusiasm for PPE that allows them to
flex, twist, stretch and bend – and dance and roll – without feeling
restricted. Take a look and see that it’s not only safe to work in the
Kleenguard A30 suit, but you’re also cleared to dance.
Watch the video here!
The Fit Test Video showcases the KLEENGUARD M-Series
Particulate Respirators from Kimberly-Clark Professional. See how easy
it is to have a great fit!
Watch the demo now.
The HyFlex family
of gloves from global leader Ansell was first introduced 10
years ago. The original HyFlex has been copied, but never equaled. Known
as trendsetters for dexterity, flexibility and protection, the HyFlex
product line keeps expanding, combining high comfort levels with
superior protection against specific risks. Meet the newest addition to
the family, the HyFlex 11-920, which offers a controlled grip and
superior resistance to oil and liquid permeation. Watch the HyFlex demonstrated online!
Listen
in as Occupational Hazards editors interview industry leaders
to learn more about OSHA 10-hour safety training and
a bill seeking to regulate environmental monitoring in New York City.
This podcast is sponsored by ProAct Safety.
Click here to listen!
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If you have
any comments or feedback about the content or format of IH
Insights, please share them with Editor Sandy Smith at ssmith@penton.com.
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