Health and Wellness Pay off at American Express
"There is a powerful business case for incorporating health and wellness into our overall strategy," says Alan Stark, president and CEO of Amex Canada...
EPA: Air Quality Improves, Continues to Be a Challenge
'It''s the classic good news/bad news scenerio. The good news: Air quality in the United States has maintained its steady improvement through the year...
Poor Machine Guarding, Amputation, Lead to OSHA Citations
Riddle: What's the fastest way to lose a finger or two? Answer: Bypass or disable the machine guarding capabilities on machinery. A Hopedale, Mass., plastics...
Michigan Makes a Point: Major Needlestick Rule Takes Effect
'Major changes in the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Act (MIOSHA) bloodborne infectious disease standard are now effective. The changes are intended...
Exemption Considered for Ozone-Depleting Chemical
'Some countries might be allowed limited use of methyl bromide, an ozone-depleting chemical, after a 2004 deadline set by the Montreal Protocol. "This...
DuPont Tyvek, Kappler Safety Group, Form Global Alliance
It's a match made in protective apparel heaven. The DuPont Co., Wilmington, Del., announced this week that its Tyvek organization has entered into an...
AIHA Supports Efforts to Improve Regulatory Compliance of Small Companies
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is supporting H.R. 203, the National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2001, which is now...
Threat of Anthrax Shutters One of the Nation's Most Visible Workplaces
'On a normal day, a visitor to the chamber and offices of the U.S. House of Representatives sees fresh-faced interns, harried staffers, and dignified...
Ergonomics Foe Wins Close Vote for Top DOL Job
'More than one month after the Sept. 11 disaster, there is a sign that Congress may be returning to some semblance of normalcy: the ergonomics debate...
Lawmaker: Veto of Workers' Comp Benefits Increase 'Shameful'
'The gloves are off in California, where the State Senate''s Democratic leader called the veto of a benefits increase for injured workers by Democratic...
Siemens Recognized for 52 Years of Safety
The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) recognized 52 years of workplace safety at three Siemens Westinghouse Technical Services locations in British Columbia....
Safety Success is no Accident
'This month, countries all across Europe are holding Safety and Health at Work weeks. The weeks are sponsored by the European Agency for Safety and Health,...
OSHA Seminar on Lead and Silica Scheduled for Alabama Employers
Contractors whose employees are exposed to lead and silica dust will get a little bit of help protecting their workers tomorrow. The Occupational Safety...
UK Sets Target to Reduce Occupational Asthma
'Workers in the UK can breathe a little easier. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) wants to reduce occupational asthma cases by 30 percent and has...
Mine Rescue Teams Compete for National Honors
Unfortunately, mine rescue teams have been activated all too many times this year. Although 2001 has been a black year for mining fatalities and injuries...
Haws Corp. Announces Management Change
The Haws Corp., one of the world's leading drinking fountain and emergency equipment manufacturers, announced this week that Terry Haws, chairman of the...
MSHA: Stand Down for Safety
'Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Dave D. Lauriski wants miners in the United States to "stand down for safety." A recent rise...
Postal Service Reviews Emergency Procedures for Employee Anthrax Exposure
'While many people across the country are worried about the threat of bioterrorism, especially given the recent rash of mailroom workers and others being...
Feds Won't Appeal Dismissal of Criminal Charges Against PA Employer
'Word has come down from the assistant attorney general in Philadelphia that the federal government will not appeal the decision of U.S. District Judge...
American Society of Safety Engineers Turns 90
There were several landmark incidents in 1911 that forever changed the practice of occupational safety and health. Many were bad, but one was very good....
Grain Elevator Cited for Failure to Control Dust Levels
'The 70s band Kansas sang about "dust in the wind," but "dust" is a dirty word at one Kansas grain elevator and feed mill. The Farmers Co-op Elevator...
Center Gives Help For Chemical Hazards 24/7
'Those who fear that terrorists may strike next with hazardous chemical may take some solace from a communications center that provides round-the-clock...
AIHA Sends Annual Report Out into Cyberspace
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has published its first online annual report. The 2000-2001 report is accessible at www.aiha.org (click...
OSHA Publishes Final Recordkeeping Rule
'The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its final rule on Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements...
OSHA Budget Moves to Senate for Vote
'The Senate Appropriations Committee, by voice vote, has approved the budget for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National...
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