Article by Joy Inouye, NIOSH, February 17, 2016
The use of leading indicators is a growing hot topic in occupational and environmental health and safety. The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council has been studying leading indicators for the past two years to help more organizations take advantage of their predictive power. The Institute …
The Big Four hazards are: Falls; Electrocutions; Caught in or between; and Struck by. Because of the fatal consequences posed by these hazards, the Occupational Safety and Health’s (OSHA) focus serves as a good reminder to address these in your own operations.
To prevent falls: Be diligent when it comes to working in personnel …
Summary of article by Elaine Hsieh, Program Director and Senior Analyst of VERGE, Greenbiz.com, December 28, 2015
What’s your biggest hope for sustainability technology in 2016?
Kate Brandt, lead for sustainability, Google. Biggest hope for sustainability in 2016 is the opportunity she sees for businesses like Google to make a difference through leading by …
Press Release, afirm-group.com, December 21, 2015
Leading brands in the apparel and footwear industry participating in the Apparel & Footwear International RSL Management Group (AFIRM) are pleased to announce the publication of the AFIRM Restricted Substance List (RSL) for brands, retailers and suppliers.
AFIRM developed RSL Guidance in 2011 at the request of suppliers …
News Release, U.S. Department of Labor, December 23, 2015
Background: An Administrative Law judge has decided that the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission may have authority under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to order abatement measures sought by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration beyond the specific …
Summary of article by Dean Blauser, EHS Today, December 22, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is an efficient and effective way for safety professionals to find initial information during an emergency incident. Although the ERG is primarily intended for emergency responders, it is useful for safety professionals in a variety …
| Statement from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, November 5, 2015
On November 5, 2015, countries across the world took the historic step to work together on a 2016 Amendment to the Montreal Protocol to reduce the production and consumption of harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), greenhouse gases that can be up to 10,000 times |
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Press Release, The White House, Office of the Press Secretary, December 1, 2015
On December 1, the White House announced additional commitments from 73 companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, a total of 154 companies will have signed the American Business
Press Release from AIHA, October 26, 2015
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has launched a Mold Resource Center, an online reference guide for consumers and professionals to learn fast facts on mold, the potential adverse health effects of mold exposure, why remediation and prevention is important, what to do if you are victim of
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