June 26, 2008
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Health & Safety Newsletter June 26, 2008 |
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California`s landmark global warming law will prevent thousands of illnesses
Thousands of Californians will be spared illness and death as a result of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), according to a new analysis. The data reveals that AB 32 will do more than help fight climate change; it also will protect people’s health and improve air quality. The report, by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Redefining Progress, estimates that all the measures necessary to meet AB 32, if designed well, could prevent more than 700 premature deaths, 18,000 cases of asthma and respiratory illnesses, and 1,500 cases of acute bronchitis. The savings in health ... |
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Occupational illness on the increase warns Irish health and safety chief
The number of days lost to work-related injury and illness has been increasing steadily since 2003 according to figures released by the Irish Health and Safety Authority on Tuesday 24th June. And it is now clear that illness, rather than injury, causes more days’ absence from work. The figures were presented at the launch of the 2007 Annual Report and Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2006/07 published by the Health and Safety Authority each year. Minister for Labour Affairs, Billy Kelleher T.D., who launched both reports, stated, “It’s vital that health ... |
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