HOT TOPICS
- AEDs/CPR
- Confined Spaces
- Construction Safety
- Disaster Preparedness
- Emergency Response
- Enforcement
- Ergonomics
- Facility Management
- Fire Safety
- Food Safety
- Hazard Communication
- Hazmat
- Health Care
- Human Resources
- Incentives
- Industrial Hygiene
- Infectious Diseases
- Plant Maintenance
- PPE
- Protective Apparel
- Regulations & Standards
- Respiratory
- Risk Management
- Showers & Eyewash
- Training
- Transportation Safety
CURRENT ISSUE
About OH&S
Advertise
News
California Governor Activates State's Plan for Excessive Heat Emergencies
July 8, 2008
In response to anticipated forecasts by the National Weather Service of temperatures in the 90s and 100s in many areas of California later this week and added concerns over increased levels of smoke and air pollution, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger directed state agencies to implement activities outlined in Phase II of California's Contingency Plan for Excessive Heat Emergencies.
Eat Smart During Summer Barbecue Season, Experts Say
July 8, 2008
As we head deeper into the summer barbecue season, experts at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey are encouraging healthy eating choices to decrease the risk of cancer.
EPA Campaign Seeks to Help Drivers Save Fuel, Money
July 8, 2008
A new campaign by EPA seeks to encourage consumers to purchase SmartWay-certified cars and trucks. SmartWay is an innovative partnership among government, businesses, and consumers designed to protect the environment, cut fuel consumption, and improve air quality while reducing greenhouse gases.
OSHA Sets Two Public Hearings on Proposed Shipyard Rule
July 8, 2008
The proposed rule addresses 14 general working conditions in shipyard employment including housekeeping, lighting, sanitation, and lockout/tagout.
Phoenix Company Fined $23,400 for Chemical Reporting Violations
July 8, 2008
EPA recently fined a Phoenix, Ariz. paint and hazardous chemical storage and repackaging company $23,800 for violating the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
Pneumonia Cost to Hospitals Hit $10 Billion in 2006
July 8, 2008
More than 1.2 million Americans were hospitalized for pneumonia in 2006, making this lung infection the most common reason for admission to a hospital other than childbirth, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported.
Study: Software Could Help Mobile Phone Users Decrease Typing Errors
July 8, 2008
Many able-bodied people make the same errors -- and with similar frequencies -- when typing and 'mousing' on mobile phones, as physically impaired users of desktop computers, University of Manchester researchers have found.
Equipment Manufacturers to OSHA: Act Now on Crane Safety Standards
July 7, 2008
"We understand the governmental requirements and process that have to be followed, but this unending delay is totally unacceptable," wrote AEM President Dennis Slater in a letter to DOL Secretary Elaine Chao and OSHA head Edwin Foulke.
After Initial Post-9/11 Ailments, the Dogs are All Right
July 7, 2008
The findings are in contrast to some human emergency responders who worked at the World Trade Center site, possibly due to differences between human and animal airways and differences in lung defense mechanisms, a new study concludes.
Agency Finds Unexpected Patterns Of Substance Use, Mental Illness in U.S.
July 7, 2008
Mental health and substance abuse problems affect every local community throughout America -- but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
ASTM to Host Meeting on Hazardous Substances, Oil Spill Response
July 7, 2008
Committee F20 has nine technical subcommittees that maintain jurisdiction over 55 standards.
Company Unveils List of 2009 Background Screening Trends
July 7, 2008
The list is designed to provide hiring professionals with information about important screening topics in preparation for the upcoming year.
Group Seeks Comment on Wellness Accreditation Draft Standards
July 7, 2008
URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based independent accreditor, has convened an expert advisory group for creation of accreditation standards and measures for wellness programs in response to employers' requests for quality standards and measures for both comprehensive and focused wellness programs.
NYC Codes Require New Safety Measures for Construction Sites
July 7, 2008
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and other city officials recently announced the launch of the new City of New York Construction Codes, the first modernization of the Building Code since 1968.
Ophthalmologists Issue New Recommendation for Preventing Eye Injuries at Home
July 7, 2008
What do a bungee cord, a pan of frying bacon and lawn-care chemicals have in common? They are just a few of the common items around the house that can cause eye injuries, which a new study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma reports are increasingly occurring at home.
Sponsored Text Links
- Security Cameras: The Internet's #1 distribution source for all security camera products.
- Home |
- Magazine |
- Calendar |
- Newsletters |
- Community |
- Products |
- Resource Center |
- Industry Directory |
- Services/Advertising
- Security Products |
- Water & Wastewater News |
- Environmental Protection |
- Contingency Planning & Management
Copyright 2008 1105 Media Inc.
See our Privacy Policy.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express
permission of 1105 Media Inc. is prohibited.
