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Predicting Worker Fatigue

Sean Kerklaan of Fatigue Science held a session on the importance of sleep, and how to improve it for workers.

A Close Look at Hearing Loss

Scott Brueck of NIOSH evaluated the effect of noise on hearing loss at a hammer forge company.

New Initiatives for Lead Exposure in Vietnam

A study looked at the village of Dong Mai, which created an industry out of recycling batteries and thus an overexposure to lead.

Federal Enforcement Still Weak, NPR's Berkes Says

Having investigated the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, grain bin deaths, and the erosion of workers' compensation protections, he says the agencies and prosecutors don’t enforce strongly enough, and workers suffer.

Visitors may want to use the Washington State Ferries to travel from the Seattle waterfront to Bainbridge Island and other stops.

Zika, Ebola Updates Provided at AIHce 2017

Only three occupational cases of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission have been recorded in the United States, a NIOSH presenter said June 5.

NASA Revealing New Astronaut Class This Week

About 18,300 people applied more than a year ago, and the agency is announcing the new group in a live broadcast June 7 from the Johnson Space Center.

Predicting Worker Fatigue

Sean Kerklaan of Fatigue Science held a session on the importance of sleep, and how to improve it for workers.

Topics in Construction Discussed at AIHce Expo

A number of presenters discussed EHS issues and how they crop up in the construction work place.



AIHA Invites OEHS Members to Present at AIHce 2018

The association is looking for experts in industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety to submit proposals.

The Washington State Convention Center is located in downtown Seattle and hosts AIHce 2017. (Washington State Convention Center photo)

AIHce 2017 Under Way in Seattle

At this year’s AIHce EXP conference, the themes include questions about the IH profession’s future and the newest real-time detection technologies available from industry manufacturers.

3M Awards 2017 OHS Scholarships

The three winners were honored during a June 4 reception at the AIHce conference.

The 2017 Public Safety Broadband Stakeholder Meeting will begin June 12 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio.

2017 Public Safety Broadband Stakeholder Meeting Starts June 12

The three-day annual event hosted by NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research Division is taking place at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio.

OSHA Announces Inaugural 'Safe + Sound Week'

The event will help raise awareness of safety and health programs for stakeholders.

NSC: Preventable Deaths Increase during Summer Months

Americans have been encouraged to make safety resolutions and break bad habits.

PHMSA Panel Meeting Next Week on Integrity Management Rule

The proposed Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines rule would set new IM requirements for these pipelines that are not in high consequence areas (HCAs), and it proposes a new "moderate consequence areas" definition.

Canada Renews Western Waste Management Facility Operating License

The renewed license authorizes construction of new facilities, including storage buildings for low- and intermediate-level waste, in‑ground storage containers for intermediate-level waste, in-ground containers for heat exchangers, and storage buildings for used dry nuclear fuel.

OSHA Finds Safety Failures in Fatal Incident Investigation

OSHA has issued a dozen fines following the investigation into a Pensacola-area electric cable manufacturer.

Look for a gas detection vendor that supports communication across the gas detection fleet, spanning personal and area monitors. (Industrial Scientific Corporation photo)

OnStar for Your Gas Detection Program

How are organizations leveraging historical and real-time data to keep workers safe? As with auto safety systems and services, one type of data isn't enough for your gas detection program.

One of the easiest ways to monitor safety metrics is by using a safety management software. As you improve your safety performance analysis, you’ll need a system that can handle the influx of data, give you access to real-time metrics, and help you glean valuable insights hidden within the flood of information.

Why Do Safety Inspections?

Work site safety inspections can be a vital part of your injury prevention efforts if done well.

Welcome Changes for ASSE

Look for the rebrand to start rolling out in the first quarter of 2018 with a refreshed website.

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