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Employment Agency to Pay $250,000 for Job Discrimination, Retaliation

According to EEOC, a North Carolina-based company doing business as Preferred People Staffing restricted women to a narrow range of assignments and complied with discriminatory requests from its clients for male-only temporary employees.

Marine MRAP Drivers Get Rollover Safety Training

Delivered using a special vehicle at an air base in Iraq, the training includes simulated rollovers to varying degrees and a casualty rescue, according to an article from the Pentagon.

a homes rooftop solar panels will not support the weight of ladders, equipment, or firefighters

Green Power Getting Attention of Firefighters, IBEW

The union provides training for jobs in solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, and clean coal, while firefighters are discussing how to work around solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy systems in homes where they are responding.

An image of OH&S Editor Jerry Laws next to a giant Pure Safety robot.

Safety 2009: Big Enough for Texas

Even the robots are big in Texas. I'm standing here with MPOWR, a 9-foot attention-getter who greeted visitors to Pure Safety's booth during Safety 2009. The annual ASSE conference delivered on its promise as the must-attend U.S. safety conference of this year.

Obama Announces Picks for MSHA Head, U.S. Fire Administrator

"Each of these individuals brings with them valuable expertise in their respective fields, and I am grateful for their decision to serve in my administration," the president said.

HSE Chief Backs Certification for Safety Consultants

Chair Judith Hackitt said last week that her agency recognizes the need for accreditation to ensure consultants meet appropriate standards of professional competence but also said her agency is not interested in administering such a program.

the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas

OH&S Videos Bring Safety 2009's Expo to Your Desktop!

Three short videos shot at this year's ASSE expo showcase a new wipe that removes lead particles from the skin and is disposed without harming the environment, a service that provides gas monitor maintenance and data analysis to end users, and a training company's array of solutions for customers around the world.

ASSE Names Lt. Col. James Jennings Safety Professional of the Year

In recognition of his continued efforts in enhancing workplace safety and health, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) named, Lt. Col. James Jennings, CSP, of Fort Campbell, Ky., as the recipient of the Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award.



This Just In: Americans Routinely Lie on Their Resumes

The prevailing advice from outplacement firms and job-finding books goes beyond merely hyping the positives and toning down admission of negatives, says Bradford Smart, Ph.D., president of hiring consultancy firm Smart & Associates Inc.

ASSE Honors Outstanding Safety Educator

Acknowledging his contributions to safety education and research in preventing on-the-job injuries, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced Wayne D. Jones, Ed.D, of Durant, OK, as this year’s recipient of the Dr. William E. Tarrants ASSE Outstanding Safety Educator award.

$25 Million in Training Grants to Benefit Approximately 15,000 Veterans

Funds are being awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations.

OSHA VPP Manager Cathy Oliver

OSHA VPP Manager Receives Exceptional Service Impact Award

"More important than the number of years Cathy has served in this agency is the influence she has had on making worker safety among the top priorities in America's workplaces," said OSHA's acting Assistant Secretary of Labor Jordan Barab.

Tailgate Training Card 10: Heat Stress

This California Department of Public Health training aid says the best way to prevent heat stress is to keep your body cool by drinking plenty of water and taking breaks to cool off when needed.

ASSE, ILO Sign Memorandum of Understanding at Safety 2009

"As there are no global marketplace boundaries today and with a large number of our 32,000 occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professional members continuing to work in countries and projects around the world, this agreement will help us move forward in preventing injuries and illnesses worldwide," said ASSE President Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM, CSHM.

ASSE Honors Former President with Top Award

For outstanding service to the safety profession and workplace, the American Society of Safety Engineers today named ASSE Past-President James “Skipper” Kendrick, CSP, of Hurst, Texas, as Society Fellow.

Expo Floor: Award-Winning Training Videos on Display

Summit Training Source recently received three awards for their training programs.

Jack Welch, keynote speaker for SHRMs 2009 annual conference

ASSE vs. SHRM: Who Wins Their June 28-July 1 Smackdown?

Going head to head in two sizzling destination cities this week are the annual conferences of the American Society of Safety Engineers (San Antonio, featuring Labor Secretary Hilda Solis) and the Society for Human Resource Management (New Orleans, featuring business titan Jack Welch).

OSHA, Centennial Contractors Enterprises Sign Safety Alliance

Centennial Contractors Enterprises and the OSHA Region X have signed an alliance establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Through the alliance, Centennial employees and others will be provided with information, guidance, and access to training resources.

Smith System Sets Two DOT Compliance Seminars

Being presented Aug. 13 and Sept. 24 at the Holiday Inn -- DFW Airport South in Fort Worth, the all-day seminar by instructor Tony Douglas will help attendees understand current motor carrier safety regulations.

Coast Guard Gears Up for Operation Dry Water

The awareness campaign "seeks to get impaired boaters off the water, while making them aware of the legal consequences as well as the potentially fatal effects of boating under the influence," says Al Johnson, the First Coast Guard District's recreational boating safety specialist.

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