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Sessions, barbeque and a bronze cattle drive: Safety 2015 at a glance

June 8, 2015

The two-million-square-foot Kay Bailey Convention Center in Dallas, Texas is bustling with activity, with thousands of safety professionals in town for the American Association of Safety Engineers’ Safety 2015 sorting out their schedules and heading to various sessions.

How good are you at self-assessment?

Dave Johnson

June 2, 2015

Professional development is fundamental to the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo being held this week in Salt Lake City, and a key component of that development is the ability to take a hard look in the mirror and assess your abilities and your skills gaps, according to Ashley Alewelt, an EHS manager for Caterpillar, the global manufacturer with more than 290 work sites and about 120,000 employees.

Perceptions of EHS professionals are changing (for the better)

Dave Johnson

June 2, 2015

The evolution of the EHS field, which has been ongoing for 10-15 years since the effective conclusion of the activist OSHA era, is on display here at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo being held this week in Salt Lake City. EHS professionals in 2015 are no longer looked at as “the safety man” or the “industrial hygiene techie” if they position themselves properly, according to speakers.

Juice – How much safety effort is enough?

Mike Williamsen Ph.D., CSP

May 27, 2015

The technical detail available to members of our profession is incredible. It also has the potential to be suffocating as the voluminous regulations, ISO policies, procedures, local site requirements, paperwork, basic training, etc. become overwhelming commitments of our time and effort. With all this focus on reactive and condition-based issues, where is the time for a safety engineering focus that goes beyond traditional safety?

AIHA to hold its CareerAdvantage Development Fair at AIHce 2015

May 12, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) will hold its 2015 CareerAdvantage Development Fair at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1–3, 2015.

Grainger 2015 Show draws 17,000 attendees

Expo highlights PPE, FR, facility safety and gas detection brands

Dave Johnson

May 4, 2015

What started years ago as W.W. Grainger’s annual national sales meeting in Orlando, FL, has evolved into a sprawling trade conference and exhibition, with a major emphasis on Grainger’s safety products and services

The true meaning of a “safety specialist”

Mike Smeaton

May 4, 2015

What is a “Safety Specialist”? I see quite a few individual sales people and companies putting on their business cards QSSP and/or Safety Specialist.

Call for nominations: NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015

National Safety Council recognizes the next generation of safety leaders

April 20, 2015

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for the 2015 NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions. Awarded annually, this recognition honors individuals younger than 40 who have a track record of demonstrating leadership, innovation and involvement in their organization’s safety culture while promoting continuous safety improvement in the workplace.

AIHA honors 12 new OEHS professionals with the Distinguished Fellow Award

They’ll be honored at AIHce in Salt Lake City, Utah

April 15, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has announced the addition of 12 new distinguished Fellows. These individuals have been nominated by their colleagues and recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the industrial hygiene field.

AIHA to recognize Smyth Award Winner at Fall Conference 2015

April 1, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has announced that Michael Ellenbecker, ScD, CIH, is the recipient of the 2015 Henry F. Smyth, Jr. Award. This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond in contributing to the industrial hygiene profession.