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Pulp and Paper Conference in Oregon Set for Nov. 29-Dec. 2

Highlighting innovative ideas, the conference will cover "everything from lumber planer safety and safe railcar loading techniques to managing driver behavior and understanding the intersection between mindfulness and improving safety performance," Oregon OSHA reported.

John Henshaw Elected as AIHAF Member-at-Large Trustee

"AIHF donors have been very generous in the past and my personal goal, as a member of the Board of Trustees, is to assure we continue to secure contributions, fulfill the expectation of our donors, and create the greatest positive impact possible in our profession," said Henshaw, a former AIHA president and OSHA assistant secretary.

According to IOSH, research suggests that each year in Britain approximately 800 people die from lung cancer caused by prolonged exposure to RCS at work, and 900 new cases are being diagnosed annually.

EU Publishes Respirable Crystalline Silica Guide

In putting together the guide, the working group considered the practices of hundreds of inspectors from the 28 member states of the European Union. The first release is in English and it will be translated to all official languages in the EU.



Offshore Fatality Prompts BSEE Safety Alert

The five-member investigation panel identified several failures in using basic safety management practices, failures that may have contributed to a supervisor's death in 2014.

IAFC Releases Guide to Address Gap in Firefighters' Physicals

"Firefighters need health care that is tailored to the inherent risks of their dangerous jobs," said Chief John Sinclair, IAFC's president and chairman of the board. "The guide provides doctors and firefighters clear information about the clinical care needed to address these risks."

AIHA's Professional Pathway Program Wins MarCom Gold Award

It was created from a desire to align AIHA's resources and development opportunities with the various career stages of the profession.

Soda Taxes Approved in Four Cities

Chicago’s Cook County is expected to vote on another tax Thursday.

Five Killed in London Train Accident, 50 Injured

Police have confirmed that the driver has been arrested.

Treating marijuana the same as alcohol is impossible for several reasons. There are no measurements for marijuana impairment that relate across the board to how we understand alcohol impairment.

Regulation Comes Next as Most Legalization Measures Passed

California voters took the lead as they passed a measure legalizing recreational use of marijuana. Arizona voters defeated theirs, and results for Maine's legalization measure were too close to call on Nov. 9.

About 400,000 Commercial Luminaires Recalled

This recall involves Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaires intended for use in indoor commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools, and stores.

DOT Proposes New Los Angeles-Beijing Flight for American Airlines

The flight would be daily and nonstop. DOT also has awarded $33.7 million to help airports reduce emissions and improve air quality.

Oregon OSHA Fines Excavation Company in Fatal Trench Collapse

The agency cited the company for two willful violations, each with the legal maximum penalty of $70,000, for failing to provide an adequate system to protect employees from cave-ins and failing to provide a ladder or other safe means to leave the trench.

Each time hazardous materials must be moved from one container to another, it increases the likelihood for employees to be exposed, especially if the materials can spill, leak, or drip.

Keep Hazmats in Their Containers

Stocking spill response supplies such as squeegees, absorbents and wipes in areas where hazardous materials are used, handled, and stored allows employees to immediately respond to incidental spills.

Nine States Deciding on Marijuana Measures Today

The drug testing industry and employers in the states are watching closely. Voters in five states are considering whether to legalize recreational marijuana, and those in four other states are weighing medical marijuana legalization.

South Dakota Refinery, Construction Company Cited After Worker Suffers Fatal Burns

The worker suffered the injuries after ethanol ignited during an expansion project.

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