Staffing minimums set for fire departments August 10, 2001 NFPA approves controversial 1710 standard.Read More
Supply of S&H pros equals employers' demand - but falls short of workers' needs August 3, 2001 Current supply of occupational safety and health professionals stands at between 75,000 and 125,000.Read More
AIHA names new executive director August 3, 2001 Richard A. Strano will succeed the retiring O. Gordon Banks.Read More
Where's the enforcement? August 3, 2001 Slack promotion of PPE is the number one barrier to using safety gear, survey says.Read More
Summer jobs pose safety risks July 31, 2001 Thousands of teenage workers on summer jobs need safety skills and awareness to avoid injury.Read More
OSHA zeroes in on lead exposures July 31, 2001 OSHA announces "national emphasis" program to reduce lead exposures on the job.Read More
Hearings set for OSHA nominee July 31, 2001 Ergonomics will likely be discussed at Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's confirmation hearing August 2 for John Henshaw, the Bush administration's pick to run OSHA.Read More
Fall protection certification program expands July 31, 2001 The Safety Equipment Institute is now offering certification of fall protection equipment.Read More
Steel erection standard takes effect January 2002 July 31, 2001 OSHA’s steel erection standard will go into effect January 18, 2002.Read More
Here we go again: Labor Dept. forums rekindle ergo debate July 31, 2001 Labor Secretary Elaine Chao on July 16th opened the first of three public forums exploring ways to reduce ergonomics injuries.Read More
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