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New poll of business leaders highlights sustainability priorities for global companies

October 18, 2012

Results from the fourth annual “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2012,” released today, outline the progress global business has made on 14 key sustainability challenges over the past 20 years, the areas where business is likely to make the most progress over the next 20 years, and key priorities for the year ahead—including human rights and climate.

Southern California warehouse operator faces new charges of workplace retaliation

Lilly Fowler

October 18, 2012

Posted with permission from FairWarning.org: Months after settling complaints of unfair labor practices, a big warehouse operator in Southern California is facing new charges accusing it of illegally firing or reducing the hours of workers who took part in a strike and protest march.

Airline worker safety alliance renewed

October 18, 2012

OSHA and the Airline Ground Safety Panel have renewed their alliance to address hazards and worker injuries related to operating aviation ground support equipment.

Ohio nursing home workers exposed to biohazards

October 17, 2012

OSHA has cited Columbus-headquartered Atrium Centers LLC, which operates the Woodside Village Care Center in Mt. Gilead, with four health violations for exposing workers to biological hazards at the nursing care facility.

Ga. Worker loses four fingers at recycling company

Co. had LO/TO program but it was not implemented

October 17, 2012

Marglen Industries Inc. in Rome, Ga. has been cited by OSHA for one willful and one serious safety violation after a worker had four fingers amputated while servicing a dust collector's airlock system at the company's facility in Rome.

Mining deaths fall to historic low in 2011

October 17, 2012

Mining fatality and injury rates fell to an all-time low in 2011 according to data recently released from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration.

NTSB investigators head to Turkey to assist in accident investigation

October 17, 2012

A team of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on its to Turkey, to assist the Turkish government in an airplane fire that resulted in injuries among those onboard.

Archived OSHA webinar answers HazCom questions

October 16, 2012

A free webinar designed to help employers understand the requirements of OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard in the United States is now available for viewing as an archive.

"Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss

NIH research shows exercise as key in reducing body fat while preserving muscle

October 16, 2012

Exercise and healthy eating reduce body fat and preserve muscle in adults better than diet alone, according to a study funded and conducted by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Resources insufficient to protect world's poorest from climate change

The Climate Vulnerability Monitor warns that 100 million lives could be lost by 2030 if climate change and carbon-intensive energy practices are not addressed.

Robert Kropp

October 16, 2012

SocialFunds.com -- The second edition of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor, commissioned by the 20 nations of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and conducted by DARA, paints a grim picture of the future of a world in which climate change remains unchecked.