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How to cope with an “age-gifted” workforce

July 24, 2012
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While some employers view the aging U.S. workforce with concern, others take a more positive approach and have implemented policies and practices that support a more competitive, sustainable and safer workforce, regardless of its overall age.


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NIOSH ag, forestry and fishing research gets a high grade from review panel

July 9, 2012
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An expert panel has awarded NIOSH’s research program to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Sector the highest rating – a five on a scale of 1-5 – based on its relevance.


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The new heart of hazcom

Labels with mandatory phrases
July 3, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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For most workplaces, the heart of Hazcom has been the compilation of material safety data sheets (SDS) housed in 3-ring binders and made available to employees.


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Is it safe for pregnant workers?

You can help to reasonably reduce hazards
June 6, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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The EEOC received 53,865 charges alleging pregnancy discrimination over the past ten fiscal years — more than a 35% increase in charges from the previous ten years.


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An “unborn child’s” health and safety

Do you accept the responsibility?
May 3, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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OSHA’s modified hazard communication standard (HCS) mandates a highly controversial and divisive issue that was not addressed in the preamble.


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Dealing with the ultimate failure

After a worker’s death, don’t haunt yourself with “what if’s”
April 2, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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A death in the workplace is the ultimate failure of any safety and health program.


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Wisdom obtained through body of knowledge and specialization

March 1, 2012
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Wisdom is an appreciation of how, why and when to apply knowledge.


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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals pose challenges

Many EDCs are harmful at low doses and safe at high doses.
February 2, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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In December 2011, EU REACH listed Octylphenol among its candidate list for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).


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How to assess reproductive risks

New standards will revolutionize best practices
January 4, 2012
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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In 1991, the U.S. Supreme Court in UAW v. Johnson Controls established that employers have the obligation to fully inform a woman of workplace risks to pregnancy.


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Who “owns” EHS risk management?

New standards will revolutionize best practices
December 5, 2011
By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM
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ANSI/ASSE Z690.2-2011 (Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines) and its companion standards, Vocabulary for Risk Management and Risk Assessment Techniques, were approved earlier this year.

 


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