Items Tagged By: 'safety'

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DOT’s “connected technology” program gathers momentum

May 24, 2012

An overwhelming majority of drivers who have experienced technology that allows vehicles to communicate with each other have a highly favorable opinion of its safety benefits, according to data released recently by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).


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DOT proposes new rule to prevent truck, bus rollovers

Carriers would have to adapt new ESC technology
May 24, 2012

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses.


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DisposaCone approved for temporary traffic control under MUTCD 6i

May 24, 2012

The importance of public safety is unquestionable and undeniable; public safety must never be compromised because of budget cuts, storage space or inconvenience.


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Petroleum industry to create Center for Offshore Safety

May 23, 2012

The board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally endorsed the industry’s steps to create a Center for Offshore Safety.


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OSHA to NJ: Stop the construction falls

Spate of recent falls prompts "Call to Action"
May 23, 2012

In the wake of four recent construction incidents in Northern New Jersey, OSHA is calling on construction companies in the state to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls on the job.
 


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OSHA saves lives and jobs

“OSHA doesn’t kill jobs; it helps prevent jobs from killing workers.”
May 23, 2012

I have been promoting that message since I became head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration almost three years ago. It is supported by empirical evidence—and now—it’s been confirmed by a peer-reviewed study published in Science, one of the world’s top scientific journals.


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A compelling business case for safety

May 23, 2012

The Great Recession likely has forever changed Operations leadership’s view of safety. Gone are the days when safety professionals could lean on “it’s the right thing to do” to justify their actions and initiatives.


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Safety leadership big foot sightings

May 23, 2012

Have you ever had a conversation with a person who vehemently believes in Big Foot? Just to let you know, I’m not a Big Foot believer


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New advisory committee to strengthen OSHA's whistleblower program

May 21, 2012

OSHA says it will establish an advisory committee to make recommendations on improving the agency’s whistleblower protections.


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Safety wrongs at Rite Aid gets NY location cited, fined

May 19, 2012

OSHA has cited Rite Aid of New York Inc. for alleged repeat and serious safety violations at the retailer's 7118 Third Ave. store in Brooklyn, N.Y.


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2012 AIHA Asia Pacific OH+EHS Conference

11/14/12
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AIHA's Asia Pacific conference brings together professionals from various specialties around the globe to provide a unique opportunity to meet with and learn from some of the best minds in the fields of industrial hygiene, occupational health/hygiene, safety, and product stewardship and sustainability.

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OSHA Inspections - Avoiding the 10 Most Common Mistakes

03/19/12
Online Webinar
2600 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA
US
Contact: Referral
This OSHA inspection webinar will cover aspects of an OSHA inspection from how establishments are targeted, how to limit the scope of an inspection or investigation, how not to self-incriminate, and when and how to appeal.

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Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations

05/07/12
Harvard School of Public Health FXB Building
651 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
US
Contact: Peter Bretton
This program offers participants a multidisciplinary perspective on health, safety, and energy conservation in laboratory design.

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Managing the Business Aspects of Safety

04/16/12
Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys
Baltimore, MD
US
This seminar is designed to provide safety professionals with the knowledge of all aspects of the organization's operations in order to more effectively integrate a safety system into the company's business.

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Corporate Safety Management

04/16/12
Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys
Baltimore, MD
US
Corporate Safety Management provides a forum to share challenges, craft solutions, and implement the necessary skills to be successful in positioning safety in your organization.

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2012 Michigan Safety Conference

04/17/12
Devos Place
Grand Rapids, MI
US
Contact: Denise McGinn
The Michigan Safety Conference is a two-day world class health and safety training event, held every Spring. Training is targeted at workplace health and safety issues.

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CSP Certification Preparation Workshop

03/29/12
ASSE Headquarters
Des Plaines, IL
US
Contact: 847.699.2929
This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Comprehensive Examination leading to certification as a CSP.

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Safety Management l

02/27/12
Holiday Inn Atlanta Capitol
Atlanta, GA
US
Contact: 847.699.2929
This seminar provides a foundation of fundamental elements and techniques for managing an effective safety system.

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Managing the Business Aspects of Safety

01/29/12
The Flamingo
Las Vegas, NV
US
Seminar Description: With career growth, the safety professional increases interaction with the senior management team. There is an expectation that the safety professional needs the knowledge of all aspects of the organization's operations in order to more effectively integrate a safety system into the company's business. This seminar is designed to support those challenges.

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Managing the Business Aspects of Safety

11/07/11
Holiday Inn Select Downtown
St. Louis, MO
US
Seminar Description: With career growth, the safety professional increases interaction with the senior management team. There is an expectation that the safety professional needs the knowledge of all aspects of the organization's operations in order to more effectively integrate a safety system into the company's business. This seminar is designed to support those challenges.

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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.

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