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Much of the developed and developing world has “caught up” and in some cases surpassed the U.S. in implementing new ideas, fresh approaches and creative strategies for improving worker safety and health.

More than eighty percent of surveyed companies have safety committees, but just a quarter find them effective or have good data with which to operate.

There is more than one answer, more than one system to train workers in important industrial safety and hygiene skills.

Some nations have already adopted the Globally Harmonized System, and over the next few years we expect to see partial compliance in most countries around the world.

To minimize the likelihood that substance abuse will compound the dangers already inherent in industrial work, adopt an up-front and well-advertised policy that emphasizes basic precaution and prompt response.

Assistance is not readily available in an event of critical injury, health impairment, victimization or other life-threatening emergency to a lone worker.

"Occupational nurses are the professionals who first see and treat on-the-job injuries and illnesses," said Marthe Kent, OSHA's regional administrator for New England.

Understanding global business issues and trends along with existing and evolving EHS issues is key to a safety and health professional’s ability to impact business results.

Experts offer some advice on incentives

Advances in instrumentation and technology help remedy all types of indoor air problems.