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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.

The Many Faces of Fire Hazards in Industrial Settings

Because damage can be widespread and severe, responders need effective and rapid consequence modeling of the hazardous materials emanating from a fire.

RouteTracker is an EOBR from XATA Turnpike that connects directly to the engine computer of a vehicle. It combines engine diagnostic repoting with GPS data.

It's Time to Get Serious About CSA 2010

More than anything else, shippers want visibility of a carrier's data. Many are mandating electronic onboard recorders.

Mandatory Immunization's Growing Appeal

Many U.S. health care providers already require employees to accept vaccinations. Henry Ford Health System requires measles, mumps, rubella, and tuberculosis vaccinations, with no opt-outs allowed.

Roco Rescue conducts rescue training with this facility at its headquarters in Baton Rouge, La.

Getting Rescue Right

Fatal incidents where rescue capability is not standing by and available are all too frequent.

November 2010

Respirators: Function, Fit, and Comfort -- I Want It All!

These are the next hurdles to bridge, and manufacturers are doing just that as they develop next-generation respirators for an expanded base of users.

A metal shop worker is using the 3M Versaflo Respirator System, which combines respiratory, head, eye and face, and hearing protection.

PAPRs and SARs for the World

Loose-fitting powered and supplied-air respirators offer increased comfort and productivity -- a better experience for all concerned.

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