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Safety 2013 Shifts Into High Gear

The Safety 2013 expo hall was the place to be June 24, but attendees also will be paying attention June 25 to the outstanding educational program assembled for the American Society of Safety Engineers' annual conference.

OSHA, Canadian Health Department Agree to Align HazCom Standards

OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels and Suzy McDonald of the Department of Health of Canada are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding June 19.

Lautenberg's Legacy May Be Modernized TSCA

The late senator from New Jersey worked with another member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conservative Republican David Vitter, on the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, introduced just two weeks ago.

UK Nuclear Company Fined for 2010 Fire, Injury

A fireball resulted when an employee mixed two volatile materials together in a bucket, burning him and causing serious damage to the building where he worked.

Global Water Shortages Likely Within Two Generations

In the U.S., 210 million people live near a diminishing water source.

OSHA Cites Contractor for Excavation Hazards

One willful and two serious violations were discovered by OSHA investigators at a Niagara Falls worksite.

Meeting Stressed the World of IH

The international flavor of AIHce 2013 transcended the host city. Speakers, exhibitors, and educational topics reflected the global nature of industrial hygiene and workplace safety.

AIHce New Products Grab the Spotlight

Companies exhibiting at AIHce 2013 displayed a host of new products for optimal worker protection.



OSHA Eyes More Harmonized Standards

Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said the agency is discussing harmonizing recordkeeping and injury reporting with international counterparts.

Nano Experts to Assist with 2013 NNI Strategic Plan

The 2013 NNI Stakeholder Workshop to be held June 11-12 in Washington, D.C., allows experts outside the federal government to share their insights.

Nano, Oil & Gas, Silica Top AIHce Topics This Year

Several educational sessions and expo products are aimed at the booming oil & gas market.

OSHA, Consulate Ally to Promote Safety for Dominican Nationals

The alliance will offer guidance on a variety of hazards to workers in four states.

Retailers Sign Bangladeshi Worker Safety Agreement

In the aftermath of the Bangladesh garment factory building collapse, killing more than 1,100, global retail companies have signed an agreement to improve safety.

ASSE Presenting Triangle Award May 6

The inaugural award is to honor an EH&S professional for outstanding heroism and dedication to fellow employees and to the profession. The presentation is part of this year's NAOSH Week.

Tourisme Montreal

Taking in AIHce 2013, in Person or Online

It's time to talk health and safety in Montreal at the 73rd AIHce event.

Put Your Fleet of Gas Detectors on Autopilot

Automated safety intelligence-gathering systems are helping industrial hygienists and safety managers work smarter while saving dollars to the company's bottom line.

Ten EU Companies Win Good Practice Awards

EU-OSHA announced them during an April 29 small business and workplace safety conference.

Eight Tips to Get a Grip on Your Chemical Inventory

Be detailed -- include the entire product name, manufacturer, product code, container, physical form, and quantities.

This pictogram represents chemicals that cause skin corrosion or burns, eye damage, or that are corrosive to metals.

5 Tips for Managing the Messy Transition to GHS

Safety professionals are finding that the more time they spend with the revised standard looking at training, the more questions they have about GHS adoption in general.

NIOSH Developing Free Mobile Pocket Guide

This will make the agency's most popular document a true pocket guide, one commenter observed. NIOSH officials want feedback from users to help them decide how to organize the content.

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