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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

The U.S. unveils a wellness & prevention plan

How EHS pros fit into the national strategy

August 2, 2011

By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

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The National Prevention Council released the National Prevention Strategy in June 2011 as mandated by the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

A Growing Obligation to Prevent Harm

Understand the meaning of “standard of care”

July 7, 2011

By Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

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Should a New York Wal-Mart store have had a crowd control plan in 2008 that may have prevented an employee being trampled to death by shoppers during the store’s annual “Blitz Friday?”

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