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The New Pepsi Challenge: World-Class Safety
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure at one of the
world's largest bottlers of Pepsi products.
2.
University Agrees to Pay $1 Million for Lab Safety Breaches
Texas A&M University agreed to pay the Office of the Inspector
General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services an
unprecedented $1 million in fines for numerous safety violations in its
research program on bioterrorism agents.
3.
Big Issues Keep Industrial Hygienists Focused on the Big Picture
New directions in toxic gas detection monitoring help the oil and
gas industry drive success in plant safety and community relations.
4.
Legislators Grill EPA Chief on FY 2009 Budget Cuts
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill had two questions for EPA Chief Stephen
Johnson during a Feb. 27 hearing: Why is the Bush administration
slashing the budget to cut funding for vital programs that remediate
Superfund sites, combat global warming and improve water infrastructure,
and why isn't the EPA doing something about it?
More New Drum Handling Videos Online
A new Can Tumbler video and a Pail Handler video are the latest product
demonstration videos -- now just a click away! Videos demonstrate
cutting edge drum handling products in concise, informative videos.
Forklift attachments, drum rackers, rotators, palletizers, vertical lift
pourers and below-hook drum carriers. Also at the website are over 100
products. Handle steel, fiber, plastic drums, and cans -- move, lift,
pour, agitate, mix, roll/rotate, tumble, palletize, rack and more. www.MORSEoh.com
5.
APHA: Check Emergency Kits When Turning Clocks Ahead
The American Public Health Association (APHA) launched a new
campaign to encourage Americans to check their emergency preparedness
kits when they change their clocks for daylight saving time on March 9.
6.
Toxic Chemical Report Shows Reduction in Industrial Releases
On Feb. 21, EPA released its 2006 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to
provide information on toxic chemicals used and released by utilities,
refineries, chemical manufacturers, paper companies and other
facilities. The data shows that nationwide, chemical releases into the
environment were down 2 percent from 2005.
7.
Unions Petition OSHA for Emergency Dust Standard
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW)
and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters filed a petition to OSHA
to demand an emergency temporary standard to protect workers from
combustible dust explosions, such as the recent fatal blast at a Georgia
sugar refinery.
Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and
Carcinogens, 5th Edition
Sittig's Handbook is the world's foremost reference for anyone
that interacts with hazardous materials in their line of work. It
provides a vast amount of hazardous material data for over 2,000
chemicals; focusing on exposure, safety, and response. Chemicals include
those defined as WMDs. Wireless access is also available. Order Now!
Bifocal Safety Glasses
Elvex RX-200, is our second generation of bifocal safety glasses,
and we have combined the requirement for bifocal lenses with the desire
for stylish, lightweight and comfortable glasses. The frame is made from
transparent gray Polycarbonate and has a soft rubber nose bridge and
rubber tipped temples. www.elvex.com
Featured Video: The HyFlex™
11-920
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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!
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Safety WebExpo and Conference - May 8th, 2008
The safety show that comes to your office!
The Safety WebExpo and Conference brings you and your safety team the
advantages of a traditional trade show without any of the travel cost!
Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show booth and pick up valuable
literature -- all from the comfort of your office.
Webcasts
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts. Ask questions. Receive
certification maintenance points for attending the Webcasts. And if you
have a member of your safety team who missed a live Webcast, don't worry
-- each Webcast is archived for 3 months.
Trade Show
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.
Stay for an hour or stay all day -- you decide. Without burdensome
travel costs, you can invite your whole management team, EHS group or
safety committee to view a Webcast or review product features at company
booths.
Register today!
Join Gary Fox from GE as we review modern equipment techniques that can
be used to mitigate the risk of arc flash. The presentation will review
recent customer research findings on the subject of arc flash awareness,
techniques for reducing the risk in existing installations, and new
installation designs.
Click here to login.
Thousands of Safety, Health and Environmental professionals will
choose SAFETY 2008,
June 9-12 in Las Vegas, as their primary source for professional
development this year.
Be a part of the excitement. Learn from the successes of other
organizations, take away
examples and strategies, network with your peers and earn CEUs. Visit www.safety2008.org for
more details or call the American Society of Safety Engineers at
847.699.2929.
Improve Your Workplace with Spring Ergonomics Seminars
Achieve dramatic improvements through practical ergonomics solutions
with Humantech's open-enrollment seminars. Hands-on problem solving
methods will help you recognize, evaluate, and reduce ergonomic risk in
the office or industrial environment. View the complete schedule.
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