A pilot scheme in the United Kingdom to double-check death certificates has found that work related fatalities may be being significantly underreported because doctors are failing to give an accurate cause of death for one in four patients.
On a recent trip to Rome for a conference my sightseeing partner noted: “These people know how to build things that last.” My colleague Mark Alavosius and I were there for an exciting reason, but one that has me perplexed. This will take some explaining.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) wrapped up AIHce 2012 in Indianapolis, IN by conferring Allan Fleeger, CIH, CSP as the organization’s new president.
More than a few years ago (more than I care to think about anyway), I was a summer camp lifeguard/camp counselor. A common refrain from the campers was “I’ll sue you.” It didn’t matter what the transgression was – giving them 2% instead of whole milk, wheat bread instead of white, not allowing them to vandalize something - they frequently threatened to sue me or another member of the camp staff.
The industry group aims to end confusion over glove standard ratings with its hand protection certification and standards initiative
May 21, 2012
Determined to end confusion over glove rating standards, the International Glove Association (IGA) has rolled out a new certification and standards program that will help manufacturers, distributors, and end users determine the correct performance standards for hand protection products.
Due to the complexity and confusion surrounding all the test methods, guidelines and interpretations, the International Glove Association (IGA) developed and implemented its glove certification program.
