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Safety
Solutions Monthly eNews for April 2008 |
Welcome to Safety Solutions, the e-newsletter
that provides you with
ideas and information you can put to use in your workplace. Each
month,
Safety Solutions delivers articles focused on improving
occupational
safety and health programs, controlling costs and keeping
employees safe
and healthy at work and at home. |
In This
Issue:
1. Problem
Solver Says Secret Weapon is Empathy
2. New
Warehouse Design Boosts Productivity
3.
Leadership: Assessing Readiness for Change
4. Active
Agenda: Communication
5. In June, the
NSC Wants You to "Make a Difference"
1. Problem Solver Says Secret Weapon is
Empathy
Absolut, Gatorade and Pizza Hut. These are just a few of the
companies that have come to Marco Marsan, the "billion-dollar problem
solver" with Marco Polo Explorers, asking for innovative ideas that can
improve their businesses. For over a decade, Marsan has employed a
specific methodology to create new ways for corporations to remain
productive.
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2. New Warehouse Design Boosts
Productivity
A Wisconsin-based power generator manufacturer recently implemented
an alternative warehouse design, featuring a non-traditional aisle and
rack system, to increase productivity, reduce travel distances and
maintain a safe work environment.
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FEATURED HOT PRODUCT
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The FabEnCo R-Series Self-Closing Safety Gate is a rugged,
spring-loaded metal gate designed specifically to replace worn or broken
"plastic" gates in the workplace. Unique stop mechanism provides
positive stop without opposite post contact. Competitively priced and
easy to install, it's available in a variety of metals and finishes, and
retrofits to the existing holes of an old "plastic" gate. www.safetygate.com
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5. In June, the NSC Wants You to "Make a
Difference"
"Make a Difference" is the theme of the National Safety Council’s
(NSC) 2008 National Safety Month observance – and a call to action to
employers and other organizations to help reverse a dramatic national
increase in accidental injuries and deaths.
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ONLINE EVENTS
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2008 Safety WebExpo and Conference
Thursday, May 8, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
FREE
REGISTRATION
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 featuring Bulwark
Protective Apparel and Industrial Scientific.
Ask questions. Receive certification maintenance points for attending
the Webcasts.
Trade Show
Visit booths at the virtual trade show from DNV
Management, Con-Space Communications, Quest Technologies, American Red
Cross, Bulwark, Industrial Scientific, Summit Training Source, Wearwell,
Westex and Martor. 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. To register for this free event, visit www.occupationalhazards.com/webexpo
Venue Protection, Protecting the Public
with Real-time Safety Solutions
It's every first responder's toughest challenge; how do you
monitor hazardous incidents and ensure the public safety at major venues
in real-time? It is not easy, given the multiple technologies and
amount of data available today.
Participants will be exposed to:
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Tools historically used to protect the public
at major events
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Technology available today for
monitoring & modeling hazardous releases at public venues
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Capabilities, benefits, and limitations
of existing technologies
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Case study: before, during, and after a major
public venue event
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Q&A session with the presenters
Register now!
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FEATURED VIDEOS
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 ELVEX - ProGuardâ„¢
Safety Caps. A new generation of very economical safety helmets
are designed for general industry, construction as well as utility
companies where additonal side (lateral) protection is not required. View Demo!
 MARTOR USA - Megasafe
Megasafe Heavy Duty Safety Cutter is an ergonomically designed
heavy duty cutter that is made with an aluminum handle that allows both
left and right handed users to easily perform general purpose cutting
tasks. See other key features, learn the applications, pick out
accessories and read the instructions now online. View Demo!
 For other
free Safety, Environmental & Security product demos, click here. View product videos for Alarms, Audible
& Visual, Eye Protection, Hand Protection, Head Protection, Hearing
Protection, Signs & Warning Devices and more!
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