1.
AIHce: The IH Value Proposition
The large crowd came close to being standing-room only for the June
3 opening general session of the American Industrial Industrial Hygiene
Conference and Exposition (AIHce), and with good reason: the session
examined the value industrial hygienists add to an organization’s
bottom line and the important role IH professionals have in
communicating this value throughout the organization.
2.
Washington State Files Permanent Heat Stress Rule
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) today
filed a new permanent workplace rule to protect employees from outdoor
heat exposure. The rule takes effect July 5.
3.
U.S. Cities Inspect Cranes After Fatal NYC Collapse
New York City's latest string of crane accidents prompted cities
across the nation to closely examine their crane operations to prevent
more crane-related tragedies from occurring in the future.
4.
New York Paper Mill Faces $116,250 OSHA Fine
OSHA cited Brownville Specialty Paper Products Inc. for 35 alleged
willful and serious violations of safety standards following the death
of an employee at its Brownville, N.Y.-based plant. The company
currently faces $116, 250 in fines.
5.
AIHce: Jeremy Rifkin and the Future of Work
Although the opening session of the American Industrial Hygiene
Conference and Exhibition (AIHce) in Minneapolis on June 2 was called
“The Future of Work,” it just as easily could have been called
“Power to the People.”
6.
Congressman: NIOSH Moving Forward with TCE Study
A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
study that will examine trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure and cancer
rates among IBM employees who worked at the company's Endicott site is
moving forward as expected with adequate funding, according to a New
York congressman.
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SiteHawk: Innovation in Action
Experience the latest in MSDS and Chemical Data Management innovation at
the upcoming ASSE tradeshow, including:
SiteHawk® (M)SDS Engineer - author GHS and
regionally compliant documents.
VeriScan™ - more accurate and efficient chemical
inventories.
Visit booth #931 at Safety2008 in Las Vegas, attend
Educational Session #721 to learn how technology can assist with
REACH and GHS Management, or contact us today at
info@sitehawk.com, 1-877-483-4295.
See Accuform Signs at ASSE in Las Vegas
Accuform Signs will be exhibiting at the American Society of Safety
Engineers Conference in Las Vegas on June 9th. Stop by the Accuform
Signs booth (booth 103) to see the latest innovations in the world of
facility safety identification products.
Be the FIRST to see the next generation Digi-Day™ Electronic
Scoreboard and the NEW SimFire™ Fire Drill Evacuation Aid
(pictured).
Can't make it to Las Vegas? Visit Accuform Signs at www.accuform.com.
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, go to
www.occupationalhazards.com/webexpo
Take the PopQuiz Challenge and you could win ten copies of the
Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide!
Are you Red Cross Ready? Do you know what to do in a disaster or other
emergency?
Take this quiz to determine how prepared you are.
Here is a sneak peek at questions 3 & 4.
3. As part of your family’s emergency communication plan, you
should designate an emergency contact that all family members can call
in case of a disaster. That person should be:
a. Someone you know close by.
b. Someone you know out of town.
4. Where is the most dangerous place to be during a lightning
storm?
a. Indoors
b. Outdoors
c. In your car
Take the PopQuiz Challenge!
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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
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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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