Occupational Health and Safety News from EHS Today

IH and EHS Come Together to Embrace Change

May 1, 2001, By Virginia Sutcliffe

Industrial hygienists and safety professionals looking to spice up their EHS knowledge might find the right ingredients at this year's American Industrial...

ASSE Comments on Ergonomics Legislation

May 1, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President Samuel Gualardo said Friday in letters to Sen. John Breaux, D-La., and Rep. Chris John, D-La.,...

Health Group Calls for Ergonomics Standard

May 1, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'The American Public Health Association (APHA) reported it has joined AFL-CIO, members of Congress and other national organizations to call on Labor Secretary...

Asbestos Kills 4,500 British Workers Each Year

May 1, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Every year in the UK some 4,500 people die from asbestos-related diseases, and by 2020, it is estimated that the substance will be responsible for more...

EPA Recaps First 100 Days of Bush Policy

May 1, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'EPA Administrator Christie Whitman released a recap of environmental actions taken in the first 100 days under the Bush administration. Despite much...

OSHA Cites Painting Company for Violations

Apr 30, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'OSHA cited Jesse Craig Painting Co., Los Lunas, N.M., with five alleged safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $34,000. Jesse Craig Painting...

Hand Sanitizers Increase Handwashing Among HealthcareWorkers

Apr 30, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'A study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Nursing shows that healthcare workers are more likely to sanitize their hands when an...

Delta Airlines Employees Clean House

Apr 30, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Delta Airlines conducted its sixth annual Employee Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Friday, at the airline''s Technical Operations Center in...

AFL-CIO Responds to Chao's Testimony on Ergonomics

Apr 30, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Labor Secretary Elaine Chao''s testimony before a congressional committee Thursday on the need for a new ergonomics standard offered little hope to those...

NAM Urges Comprehensive Approach to Ergonomics

Apr 30, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) said that a "comprehensive and effective approach to ergonomics will take time" and urged the administration...

EPA Will Not Regulate Coal Waste as Toxic, Hazardous

Apr 27, 2001, By EHS TODAY EDITORIAL STAFF

EPA announced that it plans to develop national standards to address wastes from coal burning plants that are presently either land disposed or used as fill in mining. However, the agency will not classify the ash and sludge as toxic hazardous waste...

Senators Rebuke Chao on Ergonomics

Apr 27, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao''s brief honeymoon with Congress ended abruptly yesterday, as two powerful senators hauled her over the coals when she...

Petersen's Book Offers New Safety Philosophy

Apr 27, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'The National Safety Council''s NSC Press announced the publication of "Authentic Involvement," written by renowned safety professional Dan Petersen....

Cramer Inc. Cited for Alleged Safety, Health Violations

Apr 27, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Cramer Inc., Kansas City, Kan., was cited by OSHA for alleged safety and health violations and proposed a penalty of $118,500. The company manufacturers...

Industrial Air Filtration in Demand

Apr 27, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'Strict air quality standards, coupled with demands from increasingly vocal employees and building tenants are forcing employers and building operators...

N.J. Laboratory to Pay $1 Million for Conspiracy

Apr 27, 2001, By OH EDITORIAL STAFF

'On April 12, Caleb Brett USA Inc., a subsidiary of London-based Intertek Testing Services Inc., was sentenced to pay a $1 million fine and serve three...