Environmental and Occupational Health

Ohio workers exposed to lead, other hazards

Repeat violations get Mahle Engine Components SVEP status
March 11, 2013

Workers at an Ohio manufacturing company were exposed to lead, according to OSHA – along with electrical and machine guarding hazards. The OSHA inspection that uncovered those conditions lead to 26 health and safety violations against Mahle Engine Components USA Inc.


Read More

“Non-classic” confined spaces

Accurate assessments are essential to safeguard occupants
March 6, 2013
When we think of a confined space, we usually think of the classic examples of tanks, wells and pits.


Read More

Before a Big Spill: Are all your resources ready?

Updating contact information can help during an emergency
March 6, 2013
Employees have been evacuated from the spill area. The onsite response team is suiting up and reviewing their plan to contain the spill and keep it from reaching a nearby creek.


Read More

STOKO professional skin care extends versatility of four-in-one dispenser with industry first

Touch-free and manual dispensers can use the same refill
March 5, 2013

Having complemented its manually operated STOKO® Refresh 4 in 1 hand hygiene dispenser with an automatic touch-free model, STOKO® continues to bring innovation to the away-from-home skin care/hand hygiene market by offering an industry first: a choice of touch-free or manual dispensers that can share the same cartridge refills.


Read More

Cleaning jobs linked to asthma risk

Occupational asthma underrecognized, says study author
March 4, 2013

A new study indicates there is a strong link between professional cleaning and the risk of developing asthma. Researchers at the Imperial College London have tracked the occurrence of asthma in a group of nearly 9,500 people born in Britain in 1958.


Read More

Study: Climate change will challenge occupational safety and health

Productivity expected to drop, especially for outdoor workers
March 4, 2013

Climate change could have a significant impact on worker productivity – particularly in certain parts of the word, according to a study published in the March issue of the journal, Nature Climate Change.


Read More

Report points to cancer risk from chemicals used to treat drinking water

February 28, 2013

Chemicals used to treat drinking water for millions of Americans may raise the risk of cancer and lead to other unintended health hazards, according to a report released today by the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization.


Read More

Use Lean Six Sigma to launch sustainability projects

Lean Six Sigma is a proven methodology of defining problems, reducing waste, systematically improving outputs, and tracking results.
February 28, 2013
The forces of sustainable consciousness and resource scarcity are making environmental responsibility a necessity, not just a strategy, for major corporations.


Read More

Black lung benefits go paperless

Deadline is Friday
February 27, 2013

Like other recipients of direct federal payments, black lung beneficiaries and medical providers must begin receiving their benefits by direct deposit or prepaid debit card by Friday, March 1.


Read More

Fracking foes oppose likely Secretary of Energy pick

Dr. Ernest Moniz has close ties to oil and gas industry
February 25, 2013

President Obama’s rumored pick for Secretary Energy is drawing loud “boos” from a coalition of anti-fracking groups, who say the appointment of Dr. Ernest Moniz would be “a major step backwards” in addressing the problems caused by climate change.


Read More

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

ISHN's Favorite Cover Images

Take a look at some of our favorite cover images!

THE MAGAZINE

ISHN Magazine

May 2013 ISHN cover

2013 May

The cover story of ISHN's May issue is about how lower exposure limits lead to conservative sensor settings. Also, check out some tips on how to avoid heat stress and advice on how to improve hand hygiene.

Table Of Contents Subscribe

THE ISHN STORE

ANSI/ASSE A10.1-2011 Pre-Project & Pre-Task Safety and Health Planning

This standard establishes the elements and activities for pre-project and pre-task safety and health planning in construction.

More Products

Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications,Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

ISHN Webinars are an easy, effective and convenient way to get educated and informed on the latest industry trends and topics. All Webinars are FREE unless indicated. For more information, check out our Events page!

STAY CONNECTED

Facebook logo Twitter YouTubeLinkedIn