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New Government Safety Data Initiative Promises Insight into Nation's Public Safety Activities
The White House Office of Science and Technology has launched Safety.Data.Gov, a new government initiative that aims to provide better access to federal safety data and foster innovative ideas that could impact public safety...
OSHA Cites Cleveland Cement Contractors for Safety Violations Following Casino Parking Garage Collapse
An eager crowd stood in line for hours on May 14, waiting their turn to enter Ohio’s first casino, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. Thousands of gamblers translate to thousands of needed parking space, so could the rush to provide parking for all those people have led to safety shortcuts? On May 9, OSHA cited Cleveland Cement Contractors Inc. for six serious safety violations, including not following design and construction standards, following an investigation into the partial collapse on Dec. 16, 2011 of the casino's second floor parking garage. ...
DeMoulas Super Markets Reach Agreement with OSHA to Correct Workplace Hazards, Enhance Employee Safety
OSHA has reached a settlement with Massachussets-based grocery store chain DeMoulas Super Markets Inc., in which the company agrees to correct all hazards and take steps to enhance safety and health for workers at all of the chain's 60-plus Market Basket stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. OSHA issued $589,200 in fines to the grocery store chain in October 2011 after OSHA inspectors identified fall and laceration hazards at the stores. ...
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EHS Out Loud Blog
The Characteristics of an Effective EHS Trainer
In March, I wrote a blog post titled "Who Needs This Training? (Hint: Not Everyone)." The article focused on the importance of providing safety training that is specific, relevant and concise. It also highlighted the importance of doing away with irrelevant and/or ineffective safety training programs and practices. I like to think of this as bull's-eye training to a targeted audience.
Read the full text here.What's new in EHS Today
Free Webinar: Does Reviewing Gas Monitoring Data Really Improve Your Safety?
Date: April 11, 2012 at 2:00 EST
Sponsored by: Industrial Scientific
In our previous webinar, we discussed the topic of how data from your gas monitoring program can hold hidden dangers that exist in your processes, working conditions and worker behaviors. This presentation will reach beyond the data into the next level. We will explore whether or not, a diligent review of this data will really help you improve your safety. We will show through our research and actual case studies how careful and routine review of monitoring information does in fact help correct unsafe working conditions and worker behaviors.
Free Webinar: GHS…the right to understand!
Date: April 19, 2012 at 2:00 EST
Sponsored by: Haas
The hazard communication standard has been referred to as the "employee right-to-know" since 1983 and soon with the adoption of GHS we might actually begin to refer to it as the "employee right-to-understand standard."
So the big question is this, if your employees do not look at a MSDS because they don’t understand them, don’t like them or because they just don’t think they need to how can we possibly enhance worker comprehension?
We invite you to attend this seminar to witness how several U.S. companies have already incorporated the GHS components to insure that their employees are able to understand how to work more safely with hazardous chemicals.
Free Webinar: The Arc Flash Hazard and Changes to 70E
Date: April 25, 2012 at 2:00 EST
Sponsored by: Westex
Causes and consequences of arc flash are examined, with emphasis on historical data, real accidents, body burn and non-FR vs. FR clothing. Highlights include new HD Super Slo Motion video of arc flashes on real 480V equipment with clothed manikins in typical working positions, leading to a significant leap in understanding the arc flash hazard. Arcs from 0.6 up to 40+ cals will be shown. Hazard analysis and FR clothing performance testing will also be discussed, focusing on the quantification of incident energy and ATPV (or Arc Rating). Changes to NFPA 70E 2012 will be reviewed.
Combustible Dust: Housekeeping and Maintenance Solutions in accordance with OSHA’s Combustible Dust NEP
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 2:00 ET
Sponsored by: Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums
Did you know using a shop-style vacuum or compressed air blow-down in an at-risk facility can actually cause a combustible dust fire or explosion and is not recommended by regulatory authorities?
As pressure mounts for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to publish a combustible dust rule, manufacturers are being closely monitored by the agency through random audits and being dealt hefty fines for not taking the necessary preventive precautions. Fortunately, many facilities have begun taking steps to reduce their risk of a combustible dust accident and related fines by instilling engineering controls and housekeeping plans; however, much of the industrial sector is still not using best practices to safely remove accumulated dust and maintain a safe facility.
This interactive webinar will:
- provide a basic understanding of the combustible dust issue,
- provide a timeline of events,
- discuss critical housekeeping tips and recommendations
- include a tutorial on choosing a "properly-equipped" industrial vacuum cleaner, as required by OSHA.
General Machine Safeguarding - Separating Guarding
Date: February 28, 2012
Sponsored by: Schmersal
A review of the concept of machine
safeguarding including types of hazards, the different separating
guards and devices, and how to put it all together for a complete
safety solution. Find out about different levels of circuit design. Let
Schmersal help you take that step into the world of machine safety.
During this seminar we will review in detail:
- Fixed and Movable Guards
- Reaching and Guard Opening Design
- Interlock Switches – Limit, Keyed, Non-Contact, Locking, Key Exchange
Martor USA Pop Quiz Challenge
This pop quiz focuses on the Martor Utility Knife and how to keep you safe in the workplace while reducing lacerations. Answer all of the questions right and you'll have a chance to win a brand new 8GB iPod!
Sponsored by: Martor
ISEA Protection Update Newsletter
The International Safety Equipment Association’s Protection Update newsletter is intended for anyone who specifies, purchases or uses personal protective equipment and those who regulate it. Protection Update is distributed without charge by EHS Today and also is available on ISEA’s Web site at http://www.safetyequipment.org.
- Information Pit Stops Motivate Employees to Love Their PPE
- Spotlight on Dräger Safety
- Updated Vest Standard Enhances Protection For Law Enforcers, Emergency Responders
