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EPA’s Stance on TCE, Young Worker Safety, “Unisex” PPE Concerns, and more on EHS This Week!
On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:
- Protecting against outdoor worker hazards
- EPA wants stronger laws to decrease health risks of TCE
- Results of a new survey on workplace noise levels
- OSHA worried about safety of young workers
- Ill-fitting PPE may present a hazard to female workers
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Until next week, enjoy the program!
EHS This Week Resources
For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below.
- OSHA’s David Michaels’ Blog Post: Read it here.
- OSHA’s Resources for Young Workers. Check them out here.
- EPA Trichloroethylene (TCE) Alternatives and Risk Reduction Workshop. Find out more here.
Friday the 13th Health and Safety, OSHA I2P2 Update, MSHA “Walk and Talk” Safety Initiative and more on EHS This Week!
On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:
- Friday the 13th makes for improved health and safety
- OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (I2P2) placed on “long-term action” list
- MSHA launches ‘walk and talk’ safety initiative
- EPA, DOL and DHS release blueprint for improving chemical facilities’ safety
- Two jet collision in Boston leaves zero injured
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EHS This Week Resources
For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below.
- EPA, DOL, and DHS Report: “Actions to Improve Chemical Facilities’ Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment.” View it here.
- Department of Labor
Workers’ Memorial Day, NIOSH Seeks Mine-Rescue Robots, Canadian Fracking Report Released and more on EHS This Week!
On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:
- Workers’ Memorial Day 2014 focus on chemical safety
- “Preventable Deaths 2014” report released
- Train carrying crude oil derails in Virginia
- Transport Canada announces new railway regulations
- IOSH launches new UAE branch
- NIOSH seeking proposals for mine-rescue robotics
- New report assesses environmental impacts of fracking
Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you.
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EHS This Week Resources
For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below.
- International Labour Organization (ILO): Safety and Health in the Use of Chemicals at Work. Read the report here.
- Preventable Deaths 2014 Report. Read the full report
West Virginia chemical spill, Chemical plant safety, OSHA effectiveness, and more on EHS This Week.
On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:
- West Virginia chemical spill
- Chemical plant safety
- OSHA effectiveness, and more.
Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you.
Until next week, enjoy the program!
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