Public Employee Safety, New Construction Standard and George Clooney, War Profiteers

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

  • Loophole in Safety Laws Contribute to Injuries and Death
  • Enforcement of New Construction Standard for Confined Spaces Postponed
  • George Clooney, War Profiteers and the Hidden Costs of Conflict Minerals

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.

  • Safety of Public Employees. Click here
  • Construction industry gets more time for confined space compliance. Click here.
  • George Clooney, War Profiteers and the Hidden Costs of Conflict Minerals. Click here.
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