Dave Johnson

Last week we received this new release: “A UC Davis researcher has estimated the national annual price tag of occupational injuries and illnesses at $250 billion, much higher than generally assumed.

I received this email this morning in response to my query: What are the hot EHS topics for 2012: “The economy continues to take its toll on employees as we strive to do more with less."

On the January 23rd cover of Time magazine, Warren Buffett reminds me a bit of a wizened and wise safety and health pro.

One by one they disappeared into the dark house. All curtains and blinds were drawn. The house looked like a bulky shadow in the night. They were careful to time their arrivals.

Wait a minute. You’re telling me, no calls, no texting, no email behind the wheel! No hands-free headset even? Then what was the point of those things?

This is a public service of ISHN — keeping you informed and hip to the trends shaping our culture and the (mostly off the job) behaviors and attitudes of your workforce.