Running the Risk of Poor IAQ
Companies that neglect or avoid dealing with the indoor air quality of their facilities ultimately put their employees in danger, and their profits at high risk, writes Scott H. Lawson in the September issue of OHS.
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Study: Red Wine Antioxidant May Protect Against Radiation
Resveratrol, the natural antioxidant commonly found in red wine and many plants, may offer protection against radiation exposure, according to a study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
DOL Extends Form 5500/5500 EZ Filing Deadline for Ike-Affected Areas
President Bush has declared 29 counties in Texas and 14 parishes in Louisiana as disaster areas due to damage caused by the hurricane; they now have until Jan. 5, 2009, to file.
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DHS Puts Up $29 Million to Prevent an Attack in NYC Metro Area
"This funding will help the New York metropolitan area to acquire equipment, training, and support to further our mission of preventing dangerous radiological and nuclear materials from entering a high-risk urban area." more
Liquid Propellant Plant Fined $424,000 for Process Management Deficiencies
Charges of six willful and 10 serious citations follow a March 2008 explosion that caused serious injuries to two employees at the facility in Spooner, Wis. more
Allergy Expert Offers Advice to Flood Victims
H. James Wedner, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, said after floodwaters recede, damp homes and businesses are fertile grounds for mold growth. more
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Text messaging's possible role in the Sept. 12 train collision in California may be a tipping point, but 19 states and some cities already limit cell phone use by driving employees. What's your site's policy?
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- NRC, Corps Update Environmental Review Cooperation
- The interagency agreement concerns environmental reviews for proposed nuclear power plants as well as significant actions at existing plants. Click here for the full news brief.
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- Oct. 6-7
- OH&S Executive Safety Summit, Arlington, Va.
- Oct. 15-17
- World Workplace 2008, Dallas, TX.
- Click here to see a complete calendar of events.
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- 'Office of the Future' Environmental Study Completed
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