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Friday the 13th Health and Safety, OSHA I2P2 Update, MSHA “Walk and Talk” Safety Initiative and more on EHS This Week!

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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

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!

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
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EPA proposed rule for Clean Water Act, Occupational Health and Safety peace officers, Jetpacks as fall protection PPE, and more on EHS This Week!

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On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:

  • EPA proposed rule for Clean Water Act
  • Railroads provide support for employees who witness traumatic accidents
  • Alberta crowns first 10 Occupational Health and Safety peace officers
  • OSHA beauty alliance to eliminate hazardous chemicals
  • Hong Kong DOL increases inspections after fatal falls
  • Jetpacks as fall protection PPE

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!

EHS This Week Resources
For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below.

  • EPA proposed rule to clarify Clean Water Act. Read it here.
  • Final rule: railroads support employees who witness traumatic accidents. Read it here.
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OSHA 2013 priorities, DOL head resigns, strip club death and more on EHS This Week

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On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:

  • Another senior administration resignation.
  • OSHA’s mandate and priorities for 2013.
  • Site-Specific Targets are announced for OSHA enforcement and more.

Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments at paul@ehsthisweek.com. 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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Sandy cleanup, Bangladesh garment factory fire, Institute for Policy Integrity’s harsh words for EPA and more on one-year anniversary edition of EHS This Week

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Welcome to the one-year anniversary of EHS This Week! For 52 full weeks we’ve been bringing you essential news on all aspects of workplace health and safety, EHS legislation and regulation, and environmental and climate issues from around the world, not to mention developments in renewable energy. We’ve been blown away by all the feedback we’ve received over the course of the past year and want to thank all our loyal listeners for providing us with tons of questions and feedback.

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:

  • The devastating Bangladesh garment factory fire that killed over 100.
  • The Department of Labour works to improve worker safety awareness and prevent exploitation of immigrant workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
  • The EPA faces the possibility of another lawsuit on emissions controls, and more.

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DOL’s recommendations for OSHA site-specific targeting, suspicious circus death, U.S. wind energy milestone and more on EHS This Week

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On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:

  • The DOL’s Inspector General calling for changes to OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program.
  • MSHA’s interesting training partnership.
  • The U.S. reaching a milestone in wind energy and more.

Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments at paul@ehsthisweek.com. 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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ASSE’s recommendations on OSHA’s VPP program, alarming U.S. drought data, the link between OSHA regs and Presidential Election years, and more on EHS This Week

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On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we take a look at the top stories in environment, health and safety news, including:

  • ASSE recommendations on OSHA’s VPP program.
  • Severe drought affecting up to four-fifths of the U.S.
  • Data on the relationship between OSHA rulemakings before U.S. Presidential Elections, and more.

Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments at paul@ehsthisweek.com. 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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GAO report on safety incentive programs, OSHA’s new whistleblower committee, report on safety inspections and bottom lines, and more on EHS This Week

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This week Kristy and I discuss interesting news on the effects of safety incentive programs, the fascinating impact of OSHA safety inspections on both the safety performance and bottom lines of organizations, OSHA’s new whistleblower protection advisory committee, and more.

Don’t forget to write us with your feedback at paul@ehsthisweek.com.

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UK’s health and safety ‘monster’, DOL’s review of OSHA’s VPP program and more on EHS This Week

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Check out the most recent podcast of EHS This Week.

This week, JP Nadeau and I discuss top stories from the world of environment, health and safety news, including: 

  • British Prime Minister David Cameron’s harsh words for the country’s H&S regulators.
  • The US Department of Labour’s much-needed review of OSHA’s VPP program.
  • Renewable energy gains in the U.S.
  • Our new “Site Shout-Out” of the week, which honours RegBlog for their great work promoting regulatory issues, and more.

Check back on a weekly basis for our rundown of the week’s top EHS Stories. 

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