Environmental and Occupational Health

Hyatt Hotels receive ergonomic risk warning from OSHA

Hazard Alert Letter is a first in the hotel industry
May 9, 2012

OSHA has issued a formal Hazard Alert Letter to Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H), notifying the company of ergonomic risk factors faced by housekeepers in the course of their daily work.


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AIHA recognizes NAOSH Week with video celebrating role of industrial hygienists

May 8, 2012

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® is releasing a video for North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week that focuses on the vital work industrial hygiensts do.


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OSHA urges employers to prepare for hot weather dangers

May 7, 2012

OSHA has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather.


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Electric, hybrid car fires pose new challenges for firefighters

May 4, 2012

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hailing a decision by Massachusetts to offer drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles special license plates, to easily identify them to first responders.


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Heat Stress prevention

High-tech monitors reduce risks
May 3, 2012
The effects of heat stress range from simple discomfort to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke. Aside from the environmental factors (such as temperature, humidity, air movement, and radiant heat), the person’s work regimen and clothing requirements are also factors that determine the risk of heat strain.


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Empower workers against overexposure

Fit-test earplugs as a training tool
May 3, 2012
Research has shown that worker self-efficacy is an important factor in the use of hearing protection.


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NAOSH Week: A safe workplace benefits everybody

May 2, 2012

The American Society of Safety Engineers has a goal for North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH Week). That goal is zero.


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Mines must begin phasing out defective breathing devices

May 1, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration has ordered mine operators to immediately begin phasing out the use of SR-100 self-contained self-rescuers manufactured by Pittsburgh, Pa.-based CSE Corp.


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AIHA launches the Product Stewardship & Sustainability Network

April 30, 2012

AIHA has been expanding its quality programming to reach out to product stewards.


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Shame on Obama Administration for sacrificing children to keep agribusiness happy

April 30, 2012

The Obama administration on Thursday once again sided with industry instead of workers on regulations and withdrew the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rules that would have restricted child workers from the most dangerous tasks in agriculture.


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