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Budget Cuts and Environmental Career Trends
Just as in the United States, cuts to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs make headlines, Vicky Kenrick explores how these cutbacks actually increase the value of environmental professionals with occupational health and safety experience and skills...
Occupational Asthma in the U.S. Workplace
Occupational asthma is an issue in some workplaces, but there are things employers can do to improve indoor air quality...
Risk Assessment in the Machine Safeguarding Process
Designers and users of powered equipment and machine tools historically have sought the best methods and controls for preventing injuries associated with use of their equipment...
Screening Employees To Avoid Workplace Violence
A Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) workplace violence survey found that more than 50 percent of the respondents were concerned that workplace violence might occur at their organization...
Web Exclusive Feature: Snuffing Out Industrial Dust Hazards
The right dust collection system not only will prevent hazardous situations, but also can improve worker comfort and productivity...
Machine Guarding Made Easy
Taking the holistic approach to machine guarding safety...