Industrial Hygiene


Survey: Environmental Risk Gaining Attention, Still an Afterthought for Most

"When companies are planning major strategic activities, the consideration of environmental risk remains the exception rather than the rule," according to Karl Russek, senior VP for ACE Environmental Risk.

Live from Safety 2008: ASSE Sets Another Attendance Record

On only the second official day of the annual event, the society has announced it has broken records for both turnout and exhibition space sold.

Live from Safety 2008: Fire Protection Engineer Receives Service Award

An emeritus professional member and ASSE fellow, Lawrence E. Oldendorf has volunteered in the society’s programs for more than 40 years.

Live from Safety 2008: Foulke, Howard Foresee Safety's Future

"We’re talking about more than just a paper program. It’s the kind of program that can reduce worker’s comp costs and illnesses and injuries, making the companies more productive and more competitive,” said OSHA chief Edwin G. Foulke today.

Hazardous Waste Code Altered, but Only for Vehicle Manufacturers

EPA is amending the F019 listing to facilitate the use of aluminum in automobiles, light trucks, and utility vehicles.

'60 Minutes' Looks at Combustible Dusts Tonight

Correspondent Scott Pelley's segment on the problem of dust explosions will include interviews of former CSB Chair Carolyn Merritt and OSHA chief Edwin Foulke Jr. This CSB photo shows the damaged Imperial Sugar plant.

AIHA Releases Most Popular AIHce 2008 PDC List

Evaluations have been tallied for more than 84 weekend professional development courses (PDC) offered at the 2008 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) in Minneapolis. Participants gave the following 10 courses the highest ratings overall.

EPA Reaches Agreement with 3M on Alleged Clean-Air Violations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with 3M Co. on alleged clean-air violations at the company's Abrasive Systems Division at 10746 Innovation Road, Cottage Grove, Minn.

DOE Applies to Construct High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository in Nevada

The department began studying Yucca Mountain in 1978 to determine whether it would be suitable for the nation's first long-term geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.

AIHA's Value Study Seeks to Change Profession's Approach

About two years in the making, the study conducted by ORC Worldwide is a tool the nation's roughly 12,000 industrial hygienists can use to strengthen their organizations and their own contributions.

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