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WHO: Pollution causes 1.7 million child deaths a year

March 7, 2017

More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments, according to two new World Health Organization (WHO) reports, which note that indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate hygiene take the lives of 1.7 million children under the age of 5.

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Diesel fuel storage tank corrosion threatens U.S. drinking water

July 22, 2016

In a report released on corrosion inside diesel fuel underground storage tanks (USTs), the EPA found moderate or severe corrosion that could affect metal components inside both steel and fiberglass underground tank systems.

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Fracking to be banned in New York state

December 18, 2014

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo ended years of contentious debate Wednesday by announcing that the health and environmental risks of fracking were greater than the benefits and that the controversial method of harvesting natural gas would be banned in the state.

Recent North Dakota oil spill raises alarms about Keystone XL pipeline

“It’s not a question of if, but when”

October 29, 2013

Organizations opposed to the Keystone XL pipeline are pointing to a September oil spill that leaked 865,000 gallons of oil (at least 20,600 barrels) across seven acres a North Dakota farm as an example of what a spill of the same magnitude would mean for landowners along the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline route.

Don’t Sweat it

Stefanie Williams

July 3, 2012

Although many employers are aware of the heat hazards employees face in their workplaces and take steps to mitigate potential problems, these efforts may be challenged by employees who do not understand the “why” behind preventive measures.

This webinar will provide attendees information and demographics on the profession and what can be done to make every effort to ensure young OEHS professionals are learning about what we do to continue our “mission” – working with management at all levels to ensure that a safe and healthy work environment is provided and maintained.