Health
Crystalline Silica: OSHA Revises Its National Emphasis Program
On February 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for enforcement of the constructio...
20/20 Vision
The year 2020 is here! What is your vision for this year? What will you do to move the needle of your safety results? What will you do to make the nex...
Mesothelioma Linked to Asbestos in Talcum Powder
Thirty-three cases of the asbestos-related lung cancer mesothelioma draw attention to talcum powder as a non-occupational source of exposure to asbest...
Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Handed Six-Figure OSHA Fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based roofing contractor with eight willful, three serious,...
Preventative Care is Providing Strong ROI
Solar Plastics is offering on-site healthcare that includes chiropractic care that can save $4 for every $1 invested. Providing healthcare that is cos...
5 Best Practices to Accelerate Contractor Safety
Contractors fill one of every five jobs in the United States and are expected to make up nearly half our workforce within the next decade. They bring ...
Casella Announces Extensive Webinar Schedule on Noise, Air Sampling and Vibration for OSH Specialists
Building a culture of occupational health and safety is vital for all businesses and is key to ensuring not just workplace compliance, but sustainable...
Faces of EHS: Judy Agnew Helps Leaders Keep Workers Safe
For this installment of Faces of EHS, we were lucky enough to chat with Judy Agnew, whose background in behavioral science opened the doors to a rewar...
OSHA Updates Its Silica National Emphasis Program
OSHA has made changes to its national emphasis program (NEP) on silica, which is intended to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to resp...
CDC Warns of Legionella Risk from Hot Tubs
With the spring slate of home and garden shows not too far ahead, the CDC has issued a health alert about hot tubs – specifically those used in disp...
CSB Finalizes Chemical Incident Reporting Rule
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has approved a final rule on accidental release reporting. The CSB has posted a pr...
William H. Schlesinger: Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Morning Coffee
Coffee drinker that cares about your environmental footprint? Buy shade-grown coffee, brew it by French press, and dispose of the coffee grounds in co...