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OSHA has reported that 29 CFR 1910.22, its walking-working surfaces standard, was the seventh-most-cited standard by its compliance officers in the Eating Places Industry Group from October 2008 through September 2009.

Preventing Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Housekeeping and buying the right mat for the task and location are essential parts of the solution for food service companies.

Chicago really is sunny and warm in June, making it a great location for a big ASSE celebration this year.

Portland and Atlanta in May, Boston and Chicago in June

This year's conference season includes many exciting stops, starting with AAOHN's national conference in Atlanta. The National Safety Congress opens in Philadelphia just in time for Halloween.

Getting Serious About Painkillers

"No matter how much a person tries to concentrate behind the wheel, their brain is not functioning properly, and therefore motor performance and operation are severely impaired."



Trends clearly indicate consumers are increasingly factoring a broad base of green factors into their purchasing decisions.

What Color Are Your MSDSs?

You can leverage MSDS data and tools to create greener, safer products and workplaces.

Putting the Lid on Chemical Burns

Knowledge and protection can prevent serious hand injuries.

Building In-House Capability

It's time to look in the mirror and take stock. By just providing what the laws and regulations require, we are by default deciding we will do the least we can do.

Anderson said her company sees its program as a way to reduce the use of paid sick days and know it pays for itself.

Encouraging Wellness for Fun & Profit

Anderson Performance Improvement runs its own wellness incentive program as well as programs for clients. The benefits are obvious for all concerned, CEO and President Louise Anderson says.

In its latest round of changes, AHA has adjusted the protocols in areas that will not affect many AEDs.

Push Harder

The AHA's new 2010 Guidelines focus on chest compressions.

Fall Protection for Wood Pole Climbing

With the right equipment and a combination of three basic methods, it's a cinch.

Organizations that fail to take a scientific approach to the human-behavior element of safety are gambling with their futures.

Are You Gambling with Safety?

How can you achieve good safety leadership?

More than 80 percent of combustible dust incidents are fires, most of which cause minor property damage.

Better Identification of Fire Hazards Needed

Stakeholders seeking control measures to minimize the probability and severity of combustible dust incidents should work more closely with the fire service.

Survivor Spreads the Word on AEDs

Detective Gerald Elliott of the Durham, N.C., Police Department was saved with an automated external defibrillator in August 2009. One year later, he and others used one to start someone else's heart.

Use Good Practices Throughout Your Facility

Good housekeeping helps you comply with seven OSHA regulations.

Cardiac Science AED

AED Mandates Continue to Rise

Oregon requires them for every business of 50,000 square feet or more where the public congregates if it has more than 50 visitors per day. Legislation may be introduced soon in Congress to mandate AEDs in all schools.

Green Upgrades Save Some Green

Building owners can upgrade to addressable fire alarm control panels that are relatively easy to install and troubleshoot, including panels specifically intended for retrofits.

OSHA gave an October 2010 date to complete analyzing comments submitted in 2008 about a proposed confined spaces rule for the construction industry.

Here's Your Sign to Make Changes

Good intentions aside, make sure your shop has a plan of action for correct and appropriate safety signs and signals for various uses.

Combustible Dust and the Flash Fire Hazard

Safety professionals are carefully observing OSHA's progress and beginning to take steps in anticipation of the final rule.

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