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In our series of continuing articles recognizing National Mentoring Month, we move from mentoring youth to mentoring women. Today’s Advisor gives expert advice from a former FedEx senior manager. Men generally do a “fantastic job” of helping their male colleagues move up the corporate ladder, but women typically do not, says Thomasina Tafur, a former […]
Settlement Preserves Rare Wetlands In mid-August 2014, the EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with the owners of a California ranch for violations of the CWA involving the destruction of more than 80 acres of rare wetlands in Tehama County. According to the EPA, the wetlands, known as “vernal pool” wetlands […]
Given that the states will do the heavy lifting to come into compliance with EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants (October 23, 2015, Federal Register), it seems fitting that the states also intend to assume major roles in the upcoming legal slugfest over the CPP, which will […]
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year. Hearing loss can lead to communication problems, other health issues, and concerns for personal safety and the safety of others. U.K. punk legends Buzzcocks addressed the issue indirectly in 1979 with the […]
BLR Legal Editor Tim Fagan offers tips on the process for submitting your Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports this year.
Review answers to key questions about workplace hearing conservation program requirements. What is the purpose of noise monitoring? OSHA’s Occupational Noise Exposure Standard (29 CFR 1910.95) requires you to place employees in a hearing conservation program if they are exposed to average noise levels of 85 dB or greater during an 8-hour workday. In order […]
Many approaches have been tried to improve the safety, health, and work-life balance of shift workers. Today, we look at three that have proven successful. We’ve all heard the expression “24/7” — as in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — and we’re likely to be hearing it with increasing frequency as more […]
Faster than a speeding flipchart, more powerful than a PowerPoint, “Trainerman” Jonathan Klane keeps students involved in safety training with more than a superhero suit. Here’s how. When Jonathan Klane started out in safety and health training, he did so in a suit and tie. But as the years progressed, his style changed. These days […]
Following the $14.7 billion penalty leveled against Volkswagen®, EPA’s $12 million settlement with Harley-Davidson, Inc., over the company’s alleged sale of illegal defeat devices for use on its motorcycles, is a significant enforcement action that highlights the government’s militant stance against vehicle manufacturers it asserts are violating the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Hand protection starts with information. Here are 10 steps to help you gather and analyze information about hand protection.< Gloves are the primary form of hand protection. But all gloves aren’t created equal, so you have to choose wisely if you want to ensure the best protection for employees’ hands. According to the Canadian Centre […]