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Ohio wastewater treatment plants reduced unhealthy noise levels

Noise Control

How managers at Ohio wastewater treatment plants reduced unhealthy noise levels
Vince Cavaseno
February 20, 2019

Industrial plants are known for being loud, acoustically-harsh environments. The combination of high ceilings, reflective surfaces and heavy machinery din creates an environment for reverberation and noise. Such conditions can decrease productivity and increase health and safety hazards. 


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AIHA

Woman power: Female trailblazers are the keynote speakers at AIHce EXP 2019

February 19, 2019
The first woman U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot and an innovator in health care technology will be the keynote speakers at The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo, to be held in May at the Minneapolis Convention Center. AIHce EXP 2019 runs from May 20-22, with professional development courses offered May 18, 19 and 23.
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Confined Space blog
A Confined Space blog post

Protecting America’s Workers Act introduced

Would strengthen OSHA and workers’ rights
Jordan Barab
Jordan Barab
February 19, 2019
A new and improved Protecting America’s Workers Act (PAWA) has been introduced into the House of Representatives by Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT). Similar versions of this bill has been introduced every year for over a decade. The bill number is H.R.1074.
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DuPont Sustainable Solutions

DuPont Sustainable Solutions to become independent consulting firm

New firm to continue to help clients improve the safety, productivity and sustainability of their operations
February 19, 2019
DowDuPont Specialty Products division announced it will divest its DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) business to create a new, independent global operations management consulting firm. The new firm will be led and operated by existing DSS management and supported by Gyrus Capital, an investment firm based in Geneva, Switzerland. Financial information was not disclosed.
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Camfil APC

Camfil APC’s new Quad Pulse Package 2 dust collector increases filtration capacity with two main cartridges

February 19, 2019
Pharmaceutical processing facilities that produce high concentrations of fine, hazardous, combustible and nuisance dust need an industrial dust collector that is cost effective to operate and easy to maintain on the plant floor or in production suites. The Quad Pulse Package 2 (QPP2) dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has two main filter cartridges designed for 590-1765 cubic-feet-per-minute air volumes to increase filtration capacity.
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EPA

EPA launches plan to safeguard drinking water from PFAS

February 19, 2019
The EPA says it has put together a nationwide plan to address PFAS - an environmental danger that has gained prominence and raised alarm in recent years. The acronym stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s.
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ANSI/ISEA 138 standard, glove and finger protection

Protecting knuckles & fingers

New ANSI/ISEA 138 standard focuses on back of hand protection
Rodney Taylor
February 19, 2019

Prevention is a key factor for any organization seeking continual improvement in its occupational health and safety performance. In the hierarchy of controls, elimination of the hazard comes first, and the last line of defence is proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).


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Honeywell

New Honeywell wireless handheld gas monitors simplify safety reports and field surveys

February 18, 2019
Bluetooth-enabled device pairs with smart phone apps to simplify and speed up environmental remediation and worker VOC exposure reports, reduces time spent in hazardous areas Honeywell has enhanced its industry-leading product line of handheld photoionization (PID) monitors by adding Bluetooth connectivity and a mobile APP to simplify the data collection process and reports creation.
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worker fitness, morale & productivity

Good health boosts fitness, morale & productivity

Preventive, proactive processes reduce costs & increase safety & performance
Destiny Pope
February 18, 2019

Wellness is defined as “the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.” Companies are turning to preventative programs to reduce workplace injuries.


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hearing

Hearing loss experts invited to contribute knowledge during edit-a-thon

February 17, 2019
Among the many events organized around this year’s World Hearing Day is a Wikipedia Edit-a-Wikipedia Edit-a-ThonExternal led by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Established by the World Health Organization, World Hearing Day is held on March 3rd every year and is aimed at raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
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